Yes, I was aware of the widespread historic use of linseed oil in painting: in your expert view is there an optimum time for using stand oil? By this I mean, at what level of oxidation does it become unworkable for painting before the use of alcohol or turpentine is required to thin it. For example, I have some stood for 10 years which seems almost solid but when rubbed breaks down ie liquifies to some degree - the only problem with this is that on instrument bellies (especially lutes) to break down such a very oxidised oil can require so much pressure as to put the belly and bars in jeopardy. On the plus side, however, it hardens overnight! I generally use stand oil which has aged/stood for 3/4 years. MH
Roman Turovsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > True Stand Oil is extremely thick and viscous (rather like treacle) and > hardens as > a surface film rather than 'soaking into the wood'. It is > applied with a stiff > rubber and cannot be 'painted' on. Have you any experience of it? > I use use Stand Oil for all of my painting (seen at http://turovsky.org). It is my favorite medium. It easily thins out in mineral spirits or turpentine. RT To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --------------------------------- Inbox full of spam? Get leading spam protection and 1GB storage with All New Yahoo! Mail. --
