Enhance your oil painting process with Sennelier Siccatif De Courtrai, a traditional Belgian-style drying medium crafted according to time-honored formulations. This amber-colored liquid accelerates drying time while adding depth and richness to your oil colors.
What it does:
- Dramatically reduces drying time of oil paints from days to 12-36 hours
- Imparts a warm amber tone that enhances depth in darker colors
- Creates a resilient, glossy paint film with excellent durability
- Improves flow and leveling qualities while maintaining brush stroke integrity
- Particularly effective with earth tones, umbers, and traditional dark pigments
How to use it:
- Shake the bottle gently for 10-15 seconds before each use to distribute active ingredients
- For standard oil paints: Add 2-3 drops of Siccatif De Courtrai to every pea-sized amount of paint (approximately 0.5ml)
- For thicker applications: Add 3-4 drops per pea-sized amount to ensure thorough drying
- For medium-dark colors (earth tones, umbers, siennas): Add 2 drops for optimal effect and color enhancement
- Mix thoroughly with a clean palette knife for 45-60 seconds to ensure complete integration
- Apply the paint in layers up to 3mm thick with excellent drying throughout
- Allow 24-48 hours drying time between layers depending on ambient conditions
- Do not exceed 8% Siccatif De Courtrai in any mixture (roughly 4-5 drops per tablespoon of paint)
- Best results achieved in environments between 60-75°F (15-24°C) with moderate humidity
- Excellent for traditional techniques including alla prima, glazing, and impasto methods
- Especially valuable for underpainting when working in the Flemish or traditional academic methods
- Clean brushes thoroughly with turpentine or odorless mineral spirits immediately after use
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources
- Use in a well-ventilated area, as the medium contains natural resins and solvents
For traditional oil painting techniques, combine with Stand Oil to create a rich, enamel-like finish while maintaining accelerated drying properties.
From Sennelier, preserving the secrets of master painters since 1887. Trusted by museum conservators and traditional artists worldwide for its authentic formulation and reliable performance.
