How Do You Use Water Soluble Oil Paints?
Oil paints that are water soluble eliminate the need for solvent mediums. Solvents evaporate into vapors that require open ventilation in large airy rooms. An artist can use water soluble oil paint in a relatively small room with the windows closed if necessary. The oil binders in water soluble paints are specially refined to break up in water. Water is the only thinner needed for painting, and canvasses dry in about half the time as traditional oils. Then brushes and palettes come clean with soap and water. Stand a canvas up and lean it against a tripod or desktop easel. Squeeze small amounts of selected oil paint colors into the cups of a palette. Pour lukewarm water into two cups and keep them near the easel. Thin the consistency of the oil paints with water. Typical oils are as thick as peanut butter. Dip an artist brush into a water cup to transfer small amounts of water to the paints on the palette. Blend the paints into the water to yield thinner consistencies. The more water ad
