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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How Temperature and Humidity Affect Paint Drying

Two of the most important factors affecting how paint dries are temperature and humidity. Avoiding adverse environmental extremes can help you avoid painting problems.  Several factors affect how quickly paint and other coatings dry. These factors include paint formulation and coating thickness along with temperature and humidity.   The rule of thumb is that if […] The post How Temperature and Humidity Affect Paint Drying appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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What You Must Know When Repainting Wood Surfaces

If you are repainting a wood surface, your first chore is to prep the surface. New paint will not stick to dirt or peeling paint. On large surfaces the quickest way to clean the old wood painted surface is to pressure wash it. You will need to use a washer that can generate at least 2500 […] The post What You Must Know When Repainting Wood Surfaces appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Painting with a Limited Palette

Many painters paint with what is called a limited palette, which consists of a small selection of primary colors. Vincent Van Gogh proclaimed that all he needed was red, blue, yellow, white and black. This really is a limited palette. Some feel that you don’t even need black. Using these basic colors, Van Gogh believed that he could […] The post Painting with a Limited Palette appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Oiling Out a Canvas for Oil Painting

If you follow the practices of the old masters, you will prepare the canvas with a rabbit skin glue size and a traditional chalk gesso. The size, which is a barrier coating, and the gesso layers protect the canvas. Without these layers, the oil in the paint will gradually rot the fibers of the canvas. Because the chalk […] The post Oiling Out a Canvas for Oil Painting appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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