The Application of X-Ray Powder Diffraction to the Analysis of Synthetic Organic Pigments. Part 2: Artists’ Paints Have you heard? We recently became aware of a recent study of 50 types of artists paint by the research department at the National Gallery of Art. These paints, including C.A.S. AlkydPro, were tested to identify pure pigments. […]
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Alkyd Facts & Fiction Fiction: The Masters used linseed oil paints, so they must be superior to alkyd. Fact: Oil paint was new once too, even when some of the masters were painting with it. Artists have always been interested in improving their art through new materials. The fact that the old masters used oil […]
General: Painting with our AlkydPro colors is much like using traditional oils. They can be cleaned/thinned with odorless mineral spirits or other paint thinners. Also, mediums and varnishes originally intended for oil can be used with AlkydPro. Cleaning brushes after painting is important, as paint will dry quickly if left exposed to air. Clean up […]
C.A.S.Paints are certified and labeled in conformance with ASTM D 4236 AlkydPro paints are 100% solvent free We have made every effort to make our paints as safe as possible, but certain precautions are advised. If you are already using oil paints, mediums and mineral spirits,you will find no practical difference in the safe studio […]
Frequently Asked Questions If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, visit our contact page to ask a different question. What are Alkyd Paints? The binder used in Alkyd or Alkyd-Oil paint is an oil-modified alkyd resin. Alkyds are soluble in odorless mineral spirits or turpentine. Other artist’s paints use alkyd resin in […]
Burnt Umber:Pigment Brown 7 Semi-opaque, ExcellentLightfastness (I) A very dark brown with warm yellow undertones. Naturall occuring pigment. Series 1 Raw Umber: Pigment Brown 7 Semi-opaque, Excellent Lightfastness (I) Very dark. Cooler than Burnt Umber. Tints to a cold brownish grey. Naturally occuring pigment. Series 1 […]
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All Alkydro Ships from and sold by Amazon Alkydpro now available in cans sizes 8oz , 16 oz ,32oz 32oz white and mediums avaiable exclusv at Amazon Midwestern Manufacturer Donates Hundreds of pounds of Oil Paint to Sandy-Stricken Artists– Artinfo NYFA Emergency Relief Fund – CASPaints -paint donation Artspire– NYFA Young Patrons Circle Specialchem– […]
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