Water-based liquid bitumen is a ready-to-use mixture suitable for the patination and ageing of gilded surfaces.
Originally developed as an alternative to solvent-based aging patinas and varnishes, water-based liquid bitumen is popular for hobby and decoupage projects. It adheres to acrylic golds and gold pastes, but more generally, it can be used on acrylic and oil paints. In the gilding world, it is most commonly used in combination with powders and shells. Another important quality: being water-based, it can be coated with solvent-based varnishes.
Bitumen can be used both for patination and gilt ageing. The product is best applied with a pad or with brush over the whole surface to be treated, allowing the underlayer to absorb it. Excess product on the surface after application should be removed.
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Anonymous
It was recommended to me by someone and having used Arches I found it was a good cheaper alternative. It worked well with granulating paints.
Fabriano Watercolour Pad 300gsm
Terri
Tracedown is a product I have used before. This pack was reasonably priced, and arrived in good condition and very quickly. Thank you.
Tracedown Pack of 5 Sheets
Daphne Keen
As always, Arches oil painting paper is wonderful especially for oil & cold wax medium work where layering & texture is king!
Arches Oil Painting Paper 56x76cm 300gsm
AJ Dehany
Lovely well-stocked supply shop!
Pilot G-Tec C4 Microtip Gel Pen
Steve H
I bought this brush some time ago based on a recommendation from someone— can't remember who though. I then forgot about it until I received a request to write a review from The Southbank Art Company. I've now tried it, and I've found it to be a lovely brush to use. It lays down the paint beautifully. It also holds a lot of paint enabling continued use without having to return to the palette so often. The point of the brush is good too, giving a lovely narrow lines where necessary.
I'll continue to use this brush, and will probably look at buying other sizes too.
