{"product_id":"gamblin-galkyd-946ml","title":"Gamblin Galkyd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalkyd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethins oil colours and increases transparency and gloss. When used in greater proportions with oil colour, Galkyd will level brush-strokes, creating an enamel-like surface. Galkyd is our fastest-drying painting medium. Thin layers will be touch-dry in approximately 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalkyd contains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGamsol. The main difference between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalkyd vs.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGalkyd Lite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis that Galkyd contains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eless Gamsol\u003c\/em\u003e, making it a thicker fluid consistency. You can dilute Galkyd with additional Gamsol, this is recommended for underpainting and fluid washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Shelf Life Tip\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStore medium bottle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPSIDE-DOWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto prevent skinning over, congealing and solidification of this medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkyd resin dries first by solvent evaporation, then by oxidation. The introduction of air space into a newly opened bottle permits some solvent evaporation and drying –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eeven with the cap tightly secured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs the medium is used over time, the air space in the bottle gets larger causing the remaining medium to dry out more quickly. Upside-down storage has shown that storage upside down creates the best vapor lock limiting air flow in and solvent evaporation out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Shelf Life Tips \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your medium appears to have thickened even slightly, add a small amount of Gamsol and shake thoroughly until it is restored to its original consistency. Managing the viscosity of the medium from the moment it is opened will ensure the longest shelf life possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen decanting medium into a separate container, pour out only what you will use in a single painting session. If a larger size bottle of painting medium is drying out before you can use all of it, consider purchasing a smaller size next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore painting mediums in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edaylight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto maintain their lighter colour. All drying oils and alkyd resin mediums will deepen in colour when stored in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever use Galkyd as a varnish!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGalkyd, Galkyd Lite or any oil painting medium, should not be used as a varnish. Using oil mediums as a varnish will increase yellowing of the painting over time. Varnishes need to be clear, non-yellowing and, by archival standards, removable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gamblin","offers":[{"title":"237ml","offer_id":48757531312357,"sku":"729911010082","price":36.09,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"473ml","offer_id":48757531345125,"sku":"729911010167","price":54.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"946ml","offer_id":48757531377893,"sku":"729911010327","price":98.37,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/Galkd.jpg?v=1777800613","url":"https:\/\/seniorart.com.au\/products\/gamblin-galkyd-946ml","provider":"Senior Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}