Revolutionise your oil painting process with Sennelier Flow'N Dry Alkyd Medium, a modern solution for artists seeking both improved flow and accelerated drying times. This versatile alkyd-based medium brings professional-level performance to your painting practice.
What it does:
- Drastically reduces drying time of oil paints to 6-18 hours
- Enhances paint flow and leveling for smoother, more consistent applications
- Maintains colour brilliance without altering original hues
- Creates a strong, flexible paint film resistant to cracking
- Works universally across all oil colours from impasto to glazing techniques
How to use it:
- Stir gently in the container before each use to ensure consistency
- For standard oil paints: Mix 1 part Flow'N Dry to 2-3 parts oil paint for balanced performance
- For fluid glazing techniques: Increase ratio to 1:1 for transparent, fast-drying glazes
- For impasto techniques: Use a 1:4 ratio (medium to paint) to maintain texture while accelerating drying
- Mix thoroughly on your palette with a palette knife for at least 1 minute to fully incorporate
- Can be applied in various thicknesses from thin glazes to moderate impasto (up to 5mm)
- Allows for new layers to be applied after 8-12 hours in average conditions
- Can be used throughout all layers of a painting from underpainting to final glazes
- Effective ratio range: 10-40% medium in paint mixture depending on desired effect
- Best results at 65-80°F (18-27°C) with normal humidity levels
- Eliminates the tacky stage that often occurs with traditional oil paints
- Compatible with all oil colours including student and professional grades
- Clean brushes with standard brush cleaners or mineral spirits immediately after use
- Store tightly sealed at room temperature; medium has excellent shelf life up to 3 years
Can be further modified with small amounts of solvent for even faster drying or increased flow.
From Sennelier, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation since 1887. Preferred by contemporary professionals seeking efficiency without sacrificing quality. Studio-tested for consistent performance across all painting conditions.
