Professional Muller

Used in the process of dispersing pigments and binders to create a smooth, homogenous paint.

Borosilicate glass.

Dimensions: 8cm wide x 12cm high

Oil paintmaking process:
To create paint, pigments need to be dispersed (fully mixed) with a binder.
On a glass milling slab mix together with a palette knife the pigment and linseed oil till a stiff paste is formed. Take a small quantity of paste at a time for milling.

Milling is best done standing, applying pressure whilst moving the muller in a figure of eight or circular motion on the glass slab. Periodically scrape paste into the centre of the slab and off the muller.

The paste becomes progressively smoother and glossier with work. Adjustments can be made by adding more pigment or binder to achieve the desired consistency. When properly ground no grains should be seen and no grittiness may be heard or felt. Store the paint in containers.

Each pigment colour needs differing quantities of binding oil to make a paste consistency suitable for application as paint.