Can Griffin Alkyd be used on card or paper?
The correct preparation of surfaces for oil and alkyd is important because it facilitates the easy use of the colour. Typically, if the surface is too absorbent, the colour ‘sinks’ leaving a dull lifeless image. In the long term, such paint films are weak and susceptible to damage as they lack binder. If you have no particular preference for the direct paper surface, a thin coat of Winsor & Newton Acrylic Gesso Primer is recommended. This will ensure the correct absorbency and tooth for the colour to handle well on the surface. On comparing Griffin to Artists’ Oil Colour or Winton, alkyd is less likely to ‘sink’. This is because the alkyd molecule is larger than that of linseed oil so it maintains a film on surfaces which may tend to be more absorbent. For further information on surfaces click here.
