{"product_id":"oleo-resin-medium-michael-harding-100ml","title":"Oleo Resin Medium Michael Harding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVEGAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOleo Resin Medium is a historical glaze medium made from light-coloured Canada balsam fused with dammar resin and linseed stand oil. This versatile medium provides high gloss levels while imparting depth to paint films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommendation: Add 10-20% to neat oil colour as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada balsam, one of the ingredients in this oil painting medium, is a turpentine made from the resin of the balsam fir tree and is used to achieve a glow and encourage fusion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePM5 is made from dammar resin, Canada balsam, linseed stand oil, and double-rectified turpentine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a light-sensitive product, so store it in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 100ml, 250ml, and 1 litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO USE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-0.5 juice:pt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full juice:h-8 juice:w-8\"\u003eMichael Harding PM5 Oleo Resin Medium is a versatile medium that enhances the flow, transparency, and gloss of oil paints, making it suitable for glazing, layering, and achieving smooth transitions. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use this medium effectively in your oil painting:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"dd7ea7f1-72fc-4c00-bf54-e72c7c44b9e5\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushes and palette knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Harding PM5 Oleo Resin Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanvas or painting surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep-by-Step Guide:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare Your Palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze out the oil paints you plan to use onto your palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour a small amount of Michael Harding PM5 Oleo Resin Medium into a separate container or onto a clean area of your palette. You can always add more as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix the Medium with Paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a brush or palette knife to mix the Oleo Resin Medium with your oil paint. Start with a small amount of medium and gradually add more until you achieve the desired consistency. The medium will make the paint more fluid, transparent, and glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply the Paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the mixture to your canvas using a brush or palette knife. The medium will enhance the flow of the paint, making it easier to create smooth, even layers or detailed glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayering and Glazing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor glazing, use thin layers of paint mixed with the medium to build up depth and richness in your painting. Allow each layer to dry before applying the next. For thicker applications, you can still use the medium to maintain a smooth, glossy finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Oleo Resin Medium will slightly speed up the drying time of your oil paints compared to using paint alone. This allows for quicker layering and glazing, but keep in mind that it still retains some flexibility for blending and working wet-on-wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean your brushes and palette knives with a suitable solvent for oil paints, such as MH Miracle Medium or turpentine, followed by soap and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Best Results:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperiment with Ratios:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart with a small amount of medium and adjust the ratio to find the right balance for your painting technique. More medium will increase transparency and flow, while less will maintain more of the paint’s original body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Transitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse the medium to create smooth gradients and transitions in your painting. It’s especially useful for blending colors seamlessly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhance Gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe medium adds a glossy finish to the paint, which can be beneficial for final layers or specific highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Soft Brushes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor glazing and smooth applications, use soft brushes to avoid visible brushstrokes and achieve a more refined finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Layers Thin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen glazing, keep layers thin to build up depth gradually without losing the luminosity of the underlying layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Michael Harding PM5 Oleo Resin Medium can significantly enhance the quality and versatility of your oil painting, allowing for a wide range of techniques from fine glazing to rich, glossy layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michael Harding","offers":[{"title":"100ml","offer_id":48757518303461,"sku":"5060154042719","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48757518336229,"sku":"5060154042726","price":86.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":48757518368997,"sku":"5060154042733","price":365.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/OleoResin100ml.jpg?v=1777379850","url":"https:\/\/seniorart.com.au\/products\/oleo-resin-medium-michael-harding-100ml","provider":"Senior Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}