AUXILIARIE - Royal Talens

525Boiled linseed oilThe heating of linseed oil while oxygen andsiccatives are being added causes partialoxidation. The result is a quicker drying oil. Whenusing boiled linseed oil extra siccatives mustnever be added; this is in connection with thedurability of the paint film. Too much siccativespeeds up not only the drying but also the ageingprocess, consequently also resulting in possibleearly crack formation.Talens Boiled linseed oil 026Purpose: For the artist to make his own medium and as an ingredient for apaint formulaComposition: Linseed oil, siccatives• Increases the gloss and reduces the drying time of the paint film• Increases the risk of the paint film wrinkling• Shows strong yellowing in dark conditions, which largelydisappears in daylight• Not to be used as medium in lower layers• Can be thinned with white spirit or turpentine• Is darker in colour than the other linseed oils• Available in: 75 ml and 250 mlOil colour