Water mixable oil paint is oil paint. The paint can be washable and thin with water when it is wet. After drying the paint, it becomes water resistant as traditional oil paint. And not easy to wash off with water.  So, yeah. The paint is water resistant.  In this article, I will explain,   I already […]

Water mixable oil paint does not contain harmful pigments; the liquid oil is also safe. Most of the paint does not evaporate. But the paint is oxidized. So the paint is safe for the artist.  But if any solvent or turpentine is added to the paint, the paint achieves toxicity. The toxic level depends on […]

Water mixable oil is less toxic or no toxic than traditional oil paint. However, you can dispose of water mixable oil paint as traditional oil paint. For disposing of the paint, you can follow any simple method. Method 1: Store paint in the trash bin for a long time to harden the paint. Method 2: […]

Cold wax can be applied with water mixable oil paint as traditional oil paint. But it will lose its water mixability after applying cold wax in the paint. After applying wax to the paint, mixing water with paint is prohibited.  Depending on the wax type, it creates various effects, including increasing or decreasing transparency, texture, […]

You can glaze water mixable oil painting. Different brands of glazing medium are available; walnut and linseed oil can do a good job. In this article, I will explain: I already explain similar topics in different articles, you can check What are the good glazing medium   Medium type Grade Note Royal Talens Cobra Artists’ […]

Water mixable oil paint is oil paint. So the water mixable painting can vanish as traditional oil painting. You should wait until completely dry paint for varnishing. It takes a good amount of time, like 6 months to 2 years (depending on paint thickness). You can apply temporary retouch varnish during this time to protect […]

Of course, the water mixable oil paint can be used on oil primed canvas as traditional oil paint. The paint will stick well and dry properly. Also, the paint will blend on the canvas as a nice gradient.  All water mixable oil paints are oil paint. It features and works as general oil paint. Only […]

Water mixable paint means the paint can mix with water, but thin paint with water can not be a good idea. It would be best if you thinned the paint with specific water mixable paint medium. There are more options, like traditional oils and different mediums. But specific water mixable oil medium is best to […]

After opening the paint tube, it is exposed to air, and the shelf life decreases badly. The time will be around 6-8 months. But, with proper storage, the shelf life can increase by more than 4-6 months.  If the water mixable paint tube is not open and with proper storage, the paint shelf life can […]

Water mixable oil paint average dry time 2-3 days; complete cure takes around 6-12 months or more.  However, different brands water mixable oil paint dry time is different. It depends on brand, paint thickness, wind, weather, canvas preparation, and more. Let’s understand the technical part. After applying the water mixable oil paint on a canvas, […]