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Drying Times for Oils, Resins and Balsams

The drying rates listed are based on placing a thin (or thick) coat of the material on a plate of glass, out of direct sunlight. There was no attempt made to control variables such as humidity and temperature. These variables should be taken into consideration for precise drying times.

For definitions of different Balsams, Resins and Turpentines, please see,
-----Balsams, Resins and Turpentines-----

OILS

1. Linseed oil raw, thin;   3 days
2. Linseed oil raw, thick;   10 or more days
3. Poppy oil, raw;   5 days
4. Stand oil, thin;   2 days
5. Stand oil, thick;   10 days
6. Sun thickened linseed oil, thin;   2 days
7. Sun thickened linseed oil, thick;   9 days

RESINS

1. Acrylic Medium;   30 minutes
2. Copal Varnish;   2 hours
3. Damar Varnish;   1 hour
4. Mastic Varnish;   1 hour

Balsams

1. Canadian pure;   1-2 hours
2. Oregon fir, pure;   1-2 hours
3. Venice turpentine, pure;   3 days

Bibliography:
Formulas for Painters, Robert Massey, 1967
The Painter's Handbook, Mark David Gottsegen, 1993
The Secret Formulas and Techniques of the Masters, Jacques Maroger, 1948

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