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As Whiting 500gm
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Discover the versatile As Whiting 500gm, a premium white chalk powder (Calcium Carbonate) tailored for artists and creators alike. Ideal for enhancing your painting and etching experiences, this high-quality whiting serves multiple purposes. Perfectly suited for water-based paints, it acts as a reliable filler, extending your oil colours while ensuring a smooth application. With a fine texture, As Whiting provides exceptional tooth, making it indispensable for traditional grounds in oil painting and the creation of Artists™ soft pastels.
For those who cherish making their own gesso primer, the recommended ratios are simple: blend 25% As Whiting, 25% rabbit skin glue, and 50% water for an optimal mix. Beyond painting, this chalk powder innovatively prepares zinc intaglio plates prior to etching when mixed with ammonia or water, ensuring the highest quality results. Additionally, it can serve to stiffen etching inks, allowing for a more controlled application.
Whether you're a professional artist or a passionate beginner, As Whiting 500gm is a must-have in your art supplies. Experience the difference with Smartfox NZ's quality products, and elevate your artistic potential today! Note: Some settling of materials in the packaging may occur, but rest assured, the quality remains top-notch.
Art Spectrum Whiting is a white chalk (Calcium Carbonate) in powder form which has a variety of uses in both painting and etching. Whiting can be used as a filler for water-based paints and also to extend oil colours.
Art Spectrum Whiting will provide tooth when used in the making of traditional grounds for oil painting or the production of Artists™ soft pastels “ note that it is finer in texture than Art Spectrum Calcite. When making your own gesso primer using Whiting, the following ratios are generally recommended: 25% whiting, 25% rabbit skin glue and 50% water.
Art Spectrum Whiting can also be used with ammonia or water for degreasing and preparing zinc intaglio plates prior to etching. It can also be used to stiffen etching inks if desired.
Note: Some settling of materials in the packaging may occur.
For those who cherish making their own gesso primer, the recommended ratios are simple: blend 25% As Whiting, 25% rabbit skin glue, and 50% water for an optimal mix. Beyond painting, this chalk powder innovatively prepares zinc intaglio plates prior to etching when mixed with ammonia or water, ensuring the highest quality results. Additionally, it can serve to stiffen etching inks, allowing for a more controlled application.
Whether you're a professional artist or a passionate beginner, As Whiting 500gm is a must-have in your art supplies. Experience the difference with Smartfox NZ's quality products, and elevate your artistic potential today! Note: Some settling of materials in the packaging may occur, but rest assured, the quality remains top-notch.
Art Spectrum Whiting is a white chalk (Calcium Carbonate) in powder form which has a variety of uses in both painting and etching. Whiting can be used as a filler for water-based paints and also to extend oil colours.
Art Spectrum Whiting will provide tooth when used in the making of traditional grounds for oil painting or the production of Artists™ soft pastels “ note that it is finer in texture than Art Spectrum Calcite. When making your own gesso primer using Whiting, the following ratios are generally recommended: 25% whiting, 25% rabbit skin glue and 50% water.
Art Spectrum Whiting can also be used with ammonia or water for degreasing and preparing zinc intaglio plates prior to etching. It can also be used to stiffen etching inks if desired.
Note: Some settling of materials in the packaging may occur.
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