The Most Frequently asked Questions about Pigment SticksIf you can't find your answer here you can read other questions or post your own on the R&F Forum.What are Pigment Sticks?Can I use Pigment Sticks with my tube oils?What is the difference between oil sticks and oil pastels?What are appropriate supports for Pigment Sticks?What are appropriate sizes for Pigment Sticks?What are appropriate grounds for Pigment Sticks?
What are Pigment Sticks?Pigment Sticks are oil paint in a stick form. They are composed of linseed oil, natural beeswax, and pigment. Due to our unique formula, Pigment Sticks are buttery smooth and quite fluid. They dry to a tough, flexible oil paint film. They are sometimes referred to with the more generic term "Oil Sticks". Return to TopCan I use Pigment Sticks with my tube oils?Absolutely. Pigment Sticks are completely compatible with any and all oil painting materials, procedures and techniques.
Return to TopWhat is the difference between oil sticks and oil pastels?The difference between oil sticks and oil pastels is the type of oil that each is composed of. Oil sticks are composed of a drying oil (linseed oil). Works done in oil stick do not need to be placed under glass for presentation, as the surface is a dry, tough, flexible paint film. Oil pastels are composed of a non-drying oil (mineral oil). This would necessitate placing them under glass so that the surface would not be damaged as it will not dry. Return to TopWhat are appropriate supports for Pigment Sticks?Pigment Sticks can be painted on any support that can be used for tube oil painting. For example:
Return to TopWhat are appropriate sizes for Pigment Sticks?The term "size" refers to
a penetrating liquid, usually a hide glue or resinous mixture, that is employed
to make a surface less porous and to isolate coatings. In most cases,
the application of the size should be dilute and
just enough to absorb into the support. It should never be a film, as this can
lead to cracking in the long term. Suitable reversible sizes for Pigment Sticks are:
Suitable irreversible sizes for Pigment Sticks are:
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Acrylic gesso |
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Traditional rabbit skin glue gesso |
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Clayboard |
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Clay-coated paper. |
Non-absorbent grounds are:
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Oil ground |
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Wax ground |
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