Pébéo siccative medium for oil paint 75 ml

Pébéo siccative medium helps oil-paint layers set faster and dry through their depth. It strengthens the paint film and increases gloss and transparency. The medium adds a light amber tint to the mixture. You receive one 75 ml glass bottle; oil paint, brushes and thinner are sold separately.

For more control over drying

Mix a small amount into a separate portion of oil paint and make a trial on the same painting ground. Compare it with a layer of the same paint without medium. Assess handling, drying, gloss and colour before making a larger mixture. Pay particular attention to the amber tint in light colours. Follow the dosage on the container and add gradually; do not use one fixed mixing ratio for every colour.

Thinning and choosing

Use a suitable mineral oil-paint thinner when thinning the medium. Follow that thinner’s instructions too. Choose this product for a painting medium that accelerates drying and modifies the paint film. It is not a colourless oil or a final varnish. Let the drying of your trial guide further work; a fixed drying time does not apply to every paint mixture.

Safe use

The liquid and vapour are highly flammable. The product may cause drowsiness or dizziness and an allergic reaction. Work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, avoid vapours and keep away from heat, sparks and open flames; do not smoke. Avoid skin and eye contact and wear suitable protective gloves and splash goggles. Wash hands after use. Keep the bottle tightly closed and locked away out of children’s reach. Dispose of residues and contaminated containers through the appropriate local collection; do not pour them down drains. Have the container or label to hand when seeking medical advice.

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