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Oil Paint

Our high-quality range of oil paints includes top art brands like Daler-Rowney and Winsor & Newton, as well as great value on own-brand oil paint sets. Favoured for its viscosity and glossy finish, oil paints are a favourite with professional artists and hobbyists alike. Get started today and create your very own masterpiece.

FAQs About Oil Paint

Oil paint works best on primed surfaces like canvas, wood panels, or oil paper. A gesso primer ensures proper adhesion and prevents the paint from seeping into the material.

Oil paint typically takes 2–12 days to dry to the touch depending on thickness, pigment, and ventilation. Full curing can take months. Use fast-drying mediums to speed up drying.

Use stiff bristle brushes like hog hair or synthetic bristles. They hold heavy oil paint well and provide good control for texture and blending techniques.

Clean oil paint brushes with solvents like white spirit or turpentine. After removing paint, wash with soap and warm water, then reshape the bristles and allow to air dry.

Yes, oil paint can be mixed with mediums like linseed oil or liquin to alter texture, drying time, and finish. Avoid mixing with water-based products as they’re incompatible.

Store tubes in a cool, dry place with lids tightly closed to prevent oxidation. Avoid extreme temperatures. Keep away from children and pets due to potential toxicity.

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