Description
First introduced in 1965
A traditional lead-based white, this shade is flexible, durable, quick drying, and a favourite on many artists’ palettes.
Working Time | High |
Drying Time | Slow, May vary on shades, application, medium, weather conditions, and surface |
Shade | Flake White Hue |
Shade Code | 126 |
Series Number | 1 |
Pigment Code | PW 6 |
Transparency | Opaque, Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them. |
Permanency | A Better Permanency can be achieved if used in Mass Tone or not used in Reduced and Wash Tone with shades that have a Permanency rating of B and C |
Features | |
01 | Superior effects with high-quality pigments and greater pigment load |
02 | To be used on primed canvas/paper only |
03 | Must be used with Linseed Oil as primary medium |
04 | Can be used in impasto, glaze and wash techniques |
05 | Ideal for 'Wet in Wet' blending |
06 | '‘Fat Over Lean’ technique offers the best results and long life . The base coat should have a minimal amount of oil medium while the subsequent coats will gradually increase the ratio of oil to shade |