AUXILIARIE - Royal Talens

Gouache can be applied on any grease-free andsomewhat absorbent ground, such as paper,cardboard and wood. Gouache is usually used onpaper. It is best to use water colour paper sincenormal drawing paper has a tendency to quicklycockle under the influence of water. Gouache isnot water-resistant when dry; the work thereforeremains sensitive to moisture.The Talens Gouache Extra Fine range has beenput together with the greatest of care and catersfor all possibilities for both professional use andeducational purposes.3.1 Auxiliaries for gouacheA number of auxiliaries are available for workingwith gouache. In addition to the productsdeveloped specially for gouache, such as TalensGoauche varnishes and Gum arabic, TalensOx gall can also be useful. Ox gall can be usedto degrease the ground and so improve theadhesion of the paint and to prevent beading fromoccurring. Please also refer to page 40.Gum arabicFor a more vibrant and less even paint layer,Talens Gum arabic can be added to gouache. Thisreduces the thixotropic property and consequentlythe flow of the paint.343On the leftgouache withoutgum arabic, onthe right with gumarabicTalens Gum arabic 008Purpose: Changing the consistency of gouache, making the paint less thixotropicComposition: Gum arabic dissolved in water• Makes gouache more transparent• Increases the gloss• Increases the elasticity of gouache and thereby reducesthe risk of crackling in thicker paint layers• Available in: 75 mlgouache