Holbein Duo Aqua Oils & Medium

Holbein Duo Aqua Oils & Medium

Holbein?s objective in formulating DUO Aqua Oil Color was production of a genuine oil color for the professional, with the same qualities and characteristics of the traditional Holbein Artist Oil Color, certainly one of the world?s finest.While drying time will vary depending upon application (thin or Impasto) and/or the humidity or airiness of the air, the following will apply to general use of DUO. When mixed with water DUO starts to dry slowly and after the water dries out, the oil that remains continues to dry by oxidation in the same manner as traditional oil and with the same result. While still wet, the paint will have somewhat reduced transparency. When the water evaporates, full transparency will return to match the traditional counterpart exactly.When blended with water alone, DUO will dry to a slight matte finish in less time than traditional oil applied after blending with an oil medium. A finished work should not be varnished for 6 to 8 months depending on the climate.?Elite? labeled colors signify the use of heavy metal pigments including cadmiums and cobalts.