I did a wash with oils and turpentine and after 10 days it is still to damp to touch. Is this normal and how can I quicken this drying time some.
It’s quite normal. That’s why oils are popular with figure painters… they allow for blending to be carried on days after application.
Is this a problem for what you’re planning to do?
not at all, I was just surprized it took THAT long:-) I have found that watercolor pencils seem to work well for weathering things, so I may just use them instead.
Hmmm, 10 days you say?
I have never had an oil wash that was still wet after 48hrs. I would try cutting back on the amount of actual Artist Oils used.
Also, I would try 100% Mineral Spirits with the wash, instead of Turp. Maybe that is causing the slow dry time.
Just my .02. You might want to try lighter fluid as the thinner. The capiliary acion is better and dries faster. I used Ronsonol lighter fluid. I think that’s how it is spelled. Hope this helps.
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What about meths (the stuff you filter through white bread before dinking…)?
The two usual mediums for pigment washes are alcohol and distilled water. Drying time is a few seconds to a minute or two. I suppose there are reasons for using other thinners but I can’t imagine why.
Randy
I had a problem with drying time before too, so I placed the piece in a warm oven for a while.
Just make sure that the oven is not switched on anymore and that it is not too hot, if you don’t trust this method you can also use a lightbulb as a heatsource.
Most oil paint manufacturors also make a additive to help quicken the drying time of oil paints. It works great. Check out an art store or craft store.
John