Daler Rowney Purified Poppy Oil - Artist Medium
This purified poppy oil is a slow-drying painting medium designed to modify the working properties of oil paints. Extracted from poppy seeds and refined to remove impurities, it serves as an alternative to traditional linseed oil.
Technical Properties:
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Drying time: Significantly slower than linseed oil, extending open time by 2-3 days
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Viscosity: Lower than linseed oil, reducing paint consistency and improving flow
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Color stability: Non-yellowing due to lower linolenic acid content
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Refractive index: Higher clarity maintains color intensity and transparency
Applications:
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Slow-drying techniques: Ideal for alla prima painting and wet-on-wet blending
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Light color work: Prevents yellowing in whites, pale tints, and cool colors
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Glazing medium: Creates transparent layers without color shift
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Paint consistency modification: Reduces viscosity for smoother brush handling
Usage Guidelines: Mix in small quantities (5-15% by volume) with tube colors. Excessive use can compromise paint film integrity and increase drying time beyond practical limits. Compatible with other alkyd and traditional mediums when used in moderation.
Quality Standards: Cold-pressed and purified through multiple filtration stages to remove mucilage and protein matter. Acid value and peroxide levels meet professional art material specifications.
Considerations: While slower drying offers extended working time, final cure times are longer than linseed-based systems. Paint films remain more flexible but may be less durable in outdoor applications compared to linseed oil mediums.
75ml / 2.5 US Fl oz
