After 32 years of research Hermanart has developed Water Mixable Refined Walnut Oil, which is now available on this site. This binder and medium is really an amazing discovery. This product is exclusively available from Hermansart.co.uk.
This product requires no solvents, only water. It can be used as a binder for making your own oil paint or as a medium. The drying time is shorter than the classic refined walnut oil and the permanence and clarity of the binder in not impaired at all. The benefits of not using turpentine as a diluent in the artist studio cannot be over emphasised, and the fire risk of rags or paper towel soaked ith turpentine is very high.
Wikipedia quote about turpentine:
As an organic solvent, its vapor can irritate the skin and eyes, damage the lungs and respiratory system, as well as the central nervous system when inhaled, and cause renal failure when ingested, among other things. Being combustible, it also poses a fire hazard. Due to the fact that turpentine can cause spasms of the airways particularly in people with asthma and whooping cough, it can contribute to a worsening of breathing issues in persons with these diseases if inhaled.
This product requires no solvents, only water. It can be used as a binder for making your own oil paint or as a medium. The drying time is shorter than the classic refined walnut oil and the permanence and clarity of the binder in not impaired at all. The benefits of not using turpentine as a diluent in the artist studio cannot be over emphasised, and the fire risk of rags or paper towel soaked ith turpentine is very high.
Wikipedia quote about turpentine:
As an organic solvent, its vapor can irritate the skin and eyes, damage the lungs and respiratory system, as well as the central nervous system when inhaled, and cause renal failure when ingested, among other things. Being combustible, it also poses a fire hazard. Due to the fact that turpentine can cause spasms of the airways particularly in people with asthma and whooping cough, it can contribute to a worsening of breathing issues in persons with these diseases if inhaled.