Avoid mixing too much paint because paint with Liquin dries quickly.
Although traditional oil painting can be a slow affair, Liquin and other alkyd mediums allow paint to dry in about half the time. A thin layer of paint mixed with an alkyd medium dries in less than 24 hours, which allows painters to apply multiple layers of glaze in rapid succession. Artists use alkyds in place of linseed oil to thin paint, add transparency and increase the flow of paint. Using Liquin also reduces the sheen associated with traditional oils.
Instructions
1. Squeeze some oil paints onto a palette. Mix the colors with a palette knife to achieve the desired colors.
2. Add a small amount of Liquin to the colors, Blend with a palette knife. Thin the paint with a small amount of odorless mineral spirits if necessary. Apply the first layer of paint with a brush to a canvas or other primed painting surface. Allow the paint to dry overnight.
3. Mix colors for the second layer of paint. Add more Liquin and less mineral spirits to this layer. Continue adding more Liquin and less mineral spirits to each additional layer of paint. Artists and technicians refer to this technique as painting "fat over lean." This prevents top layers from drying before lower levels, which can form crackled surfaces.
4. Clean brushes by swirling them in a container of mineral spirits. Wipe them off on a rag.
