Purified Linseed Oil for oil paints - Schmincke - 60 ml

Refined linseed oil for oil paints by Schmincke.

Refined linseed oil yellows less and is more flexible when drying than unrefined linseed oil. However, it dries slower than standard oil. It is a binding additive for oil paints as well as auxiliary media.

It is an oil derived from linseed that has undergone a refining process, which means it has been purified and degreased. Refining is designed to remove impurities and color, making the oil more stable and suitable for oil painting. The refining process also removes most odors, which is beneficial for artists who want to avoid the intense odor of traditional unrefined linseed oil.

Refined linseed oil is suitable for creating flexible layers of paint, which is important, especially when painting on canvas, where flexibility helps avoid paint cracking. It is often used as a painting medium that dilutes oil paints and increases their fluidity. Artists often create their own media blends, adding refined linseed oil to paints to adjust the consistency and drying time to suit their needs.