Damar Varnish Recipe

Artists and sign makers have used Damar Varnish for various applications, including encaustic wax painting, varnishing oil paintings and glass gilding. In this story, Jim Hingst provides a Damar Varnish recipe and explains how to use it. Damar (also spelled Dammar) resin is a natural product made from tree resin. In ancient times, resin from […] The post Damar Varnish Recipe appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Gold Beating: How Gold Leaf is Made

Dating back to the days of the pharaohs, 5000 years ago, men have hammered strips of gold into thin sheets of gold leaf in a manufacturing process known as gold beating. While the tools have changed through the centuries, the basic process remains the same. In the days of the ancient Egyptians, gold beaters used stones. […] The post Gold Beating: How Gold Leaf is Made appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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The Chemistry of Buon Fresco Painting

When someone mentions fresco painting, what always comes to my mind is Michelangelo painting in the Sistine Chapel on wet plaster. Of course, that’s not the only type of fresco painting, but it is arguably the purest and the most durable form. Frescos painted in this manner two thousand years ago still retain their color. […] The post The Chemistry of Buon Fresco Painting appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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AUTOMATE AND STREAMLINE YOUR FINISHING WORKFLOW WITH KALA XY TRIMMERS

Supply55, Inc. and Kala SAS are pleased to announce the release of the Kala XY trimmers for use in automating trimming and finishing output from digital printers including wallpaper, posters, labels, banners, signs and more. BENEFITS OF THE KALA XY TRIMMERS: “The Kala XY trimmers are an efficient accurate solution for trimming and finishing digital […] The post AUTOMATE AND STREAMLINE YOUR FINISHING WORKFLOW WITH KALA XY TRIMMERS appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Painting with Gouache

Artists have use gouache since the Middle Ages. This story explains the difference between gouache and watercolor painting. Painting techniques are also described. Gouache is often referred to as opaque watercolor. Because of its thicker consistency, it is easier to control than watercolor. The detail, which can be reproduced, and the ability to make corrections […] The post Painting with Gouache appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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