How To Make Your Own Glazing Medium for Oil Painting
A glaze makes an oil painting shine.If you're a do-it-yourself sort, you can make your own glaze.When you create art with your own glaze, you'll have more satisfaction.Turpentine is a base ingredient in all oil glazes, but you can choose a recipe based on the ingredients you have available.You can try out different oils and varnish to find a glaze that suits your project.
Step 1: There is an art store that sells linseed stand oil and turpentine.
Everything you need can be purchased at a local art store.A standard oil glaze can be made using turpentine and linseed stand oil.Stand oil should be used with two parts turpentine.linseed oil and flaxseed oil are both derived from the same plant, but linseed stand oil might have something to do with its paint-cleaning abilities.If you're able to get the proportions right, you should use the smallest containers that are available.It's a good idea to use empty and cleaned baby food jars.linseed oil and other types of oil will work as well.The alternatives result in a slightly discolored painting.If you don't have turpentine, mineral spirits may be used.
Step 2: Stand oil should be put into a jar.
You'll want to create about 2 to 4 ounces of glazing medium, because most artists only need a small amount.Start by pouring 1 ounce of your stand linseed oil into a jar.You should use a jar with a screw-top lid that will allow you to simply screw it on and save oil for future use.Linseed oil is very dangerous and should be handled with caution.If you use rags to wipe up oil, don't throw them in the trash since they can spontaneously combust.If you want to dispose of linseed oil rags, soak them in a jar filled with water and take them to a hazardous waste site.Before mixing anything, the jar should be cleaned out and dried.If you want your glazing medium to dry out more quickly, choose a small jar that isn't exposed to too much air.
Step 3: You can add turpentine to one part of the oil.
You can add more turpentine to the jar than the stand oil.If you put 1 ounce of oil in your jar, add 2 ounces of turpentine.If you combine these two ingredients, you will get a basic glaze for your paintings.Linseed oil is thicker than turpentine so you will need less oil.
Step 4: Allow the medium to be stirred.
The end of an old paint brush can be used to stir turpentine and oil.A lot of stirring is needed to combine it.You can use the glaze as soon as you combine it.You can either pour the medium into a saucer or directly out of the jar.Don't shake the glaze.Air bubbles can be transferred to your paint from shaking.Air bubbles can cause your paint to dry out.
Step 5: There are different oil and turpentine combinations.
There will be slightly different finishes due to the small differences in ingredient proportions.Linseed oil is usually used in homemade glazes, but many other oils can be used as well.Some glazes achieve a different end than others.If you want to work with different glaze combinations, you should make multiple batches at the same time.You can compare them directly with one another.Depending on the makeup of the paint, the glazes will respond differently.
Step 6: Purchase turpentine and Damar varnish.
The basic turpentine formula won't give your painting a strong shine.A basic formula consists of two parts turpentine and one part linseed oil.You'll need 2 ounces of turpentine, 1 ounce of linseed oil, and a small amount of damar varnish.All of these ingredients can be found at a local arts and crafts store.The damar varnish glaze will make about 4 ounces.This may be too much depending on how much you apply your glaze.Make half of the amount and make more if you need to.
Step 7: The ingredients should be put into a jar.
A clear jar will allow you to observe the proportions of the ingredients.Turpentine and varnish can be dangerous if you pour them in.Before mixing them, it is helpful to know the jar's capacity.You can fill it up according to the glaze's desired proportions.If you use rags to wipe up oil, don't throw them in the trash since they can spontaneously combust.If you want to dispose of linseed oil rags, soak them in a jar filled with water and take them to a hazardous waste site.
Step 8: The medium to stir is the glazing medium.
The end of an old paint brush can be used to stir the turpentine and oil.After adding each ingredient, you can stir the mixture.The glaze can be used once the mixture is combined.The medium can be poured into a saucer or directly out of the jar.Don't shake the jar too much.Air bubbles can be transferred to your paint from shaking.You should stir the glaze before using it.
Step 9: Just before you use it, add a few drops of lavender oil.
You should use 3 drops of lavender oil for every ounce of glaze you are making.Adding this before using it will give the glaze a thicker body as well as improve the "wet time" that the artist can work within while painting.Most fine art supply stores have oil of spike lavender.
Step 10: There is a small amount of glaze.
You should pour out a small amount of glaze because it's only an ounce or two at a time.It's important to keep it separate from other paints and mixtures.
Step 11: On the brush, add paint and glaze.
Add the paint you are using for the area by dipping your brush in glaze.To make sure the glaze matches the shape you want it to be, combine it with the paint on the brush.The best effects from your glaze can be obtained by using a high-quality artist's brush.
Step 12: Multiple types of glaze can be used in a project.
Different combinations of oil will result in different results.It is possible to experiment with a few different types of glaze in your work.If you want your painting to look artificially aged, you may want to use poppy seed oil.
Step 13: Allow plenty of time for your painting to dry.
The painting will take longer to dry if you use a glaze with oil.Allow a full week for the oil glazed painting to settle.You can minimize your use of glaze if you don't want to wait.
Step 14: Use glaze moderation.
The painting's foreground should be highlighted with glaze.If you glaze your painting too much, you will lose the effect.The shapes you want to pop out at the viewer are what you should limit your glaze to.You can apply several light layers of glaze.You might need to mix up more glaze if you apply multiple layers.
Step 15: The medium should be sealed when not in use.
Keep the glaze sealed whenever you don't use it.It's a good idea to keep the glaze sealed in the jar.The medium will last several weeks up to a few months when stored in an airtight jar.Your glaze will dry out if it is exposed to air.