The CORRECT Way to Use LIQUIN

[@foolishwatcher]

Good information for those that haven't used it before. It is indeed a great medium if you know how to use it correctly and its properties appeal to your working style. The semi gloss and speed of drying are unparalleled, especially when painting in multiple very thin layers, Please allow me to add some information that might prevent some frustration in new users of Liquin: This medium dries faster than you might imagine. Even after only 1 hour, you feel a noticible difference in consistency. I would therefore NOT recommend to mix all colors with Liquin at the start of your session, especially if your sessions take usually longer than 1 hour. After 3 hours, it will be so sticky that you won't be able to paint smooth brushstrokes! My advice is, to put only a little bit of Liquin on the palet (you can always add more later) and add it only at the moment of mixing your paint. Keep the thread on the bottle and the cap absolutely clean, otherwise it can get really difficult to open it the next time. I don't pour it out, but let it flow only right up to the opening and scoop some out with a palet knife. Wipe off used palet knives immediately after use. When you're switching brushes during your session and expect a certain brush not to used for a while, wipe the remaining paint/Liquin mixture off with a cloth or paper towel.

[@foolishwatcher]

@Max Koch Good question. I never had a need to oil out, so I haven't done it (yet). I use Liquin in all layers (never more than 1 part Liquin to 3 parts paint) and I paint usually very thin layers and slowly, so there's no fat over lean issue. Also, I use Liquin "Light Gel" as my standard medium, which already produces more of a gloss than Liquin Original. However, if I would want to oil out, I would not use Liquin, but only just a touch of linseed oil, that i would rub over the surface. There is a short video on "Draw Mix Paint" showing that approach.

[@bobbiefenton5031]

If you use high quality paints like Michael Harding or Old Holland, these nightmare scenarios you mentioned don't happen. I always use Walnut oil mixed with gamsol and a lot of patience. Haste makes waste. Wait weeks - less if weather and/or painting in thin layers - coat with retouch varnish. In 6 months to a year, coat with Damar varnish.

[@wendemather9780]

I’m a senior who took up painting later in life. I am so grateful for the instruction and education you’ve shared here. I’ve been using Liquin incorrectly, and I think my painting is going to improve greatly from learning how it should be used. Happy to have found your channel. Thankyou.

[@tannersteedart]

It is truly fantastic to hear that! I am so glad you are finding the information useful.

[@BilliesGroats]

I’m a painter looking at being a physicist later in life 🥸

[@pocahontasseguinart7099]

I’ve started paintings sence the 90s as a infant and I was born year 1995 with a microcephaly condition. I’ll be 30 on January 2025 . I was told to use liquin because I have a deadline for an auction and for a pop up market this November/ December . I leave my art to dry in the basement with no windows and my mom worry’s about me using toxic stuff even more after what happen to me cause a have been varnishing way too much everyday for selling . I had to get ahead scan . So it’s SCARRY 11:36

[@esaistheone2639]

I'm a completely amateur in drawing/painting and i highly appreciate you making the time to answer every single question in the comments. You're literally so kind 🥺

[@tannersteedart]

You are so welcome! Let me know if you have any additional questions, and keep practicing. There is no such thing as an in born talent, it's all hard work.

[@tannersteedart]

You may find my patreon useful! I have a few tiers with a lot of extra content coming very soon!

[@wyzrd777]

I have painted mostly with acrylic for half a century. I love using oil for its blending ability. One thing I would again warn people is to ventilate their work area. I have lost several artist friends to cancer who were exposed to solvents daily... Great video. Thanks.

[@liv0003]

How can you keep the area ventilated if you live in a place where it is -20 -30 degrees in winter?? It's impossible for me to keep the windows open for several hours in winter with this cold

[@lavonnecarrick2238]

To be safe, use another medium, watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, etc. etc. you can create great art with any of these choices

[@masterjeffrey87]

@@liv0003 There is even watermixable oil colors on the market, search for LUKAS for example

[@kymspilker5715]

Great info! A tip I got from another artist is to keep your liquin in a squeeze bottle, only doling out the amount you need on each individual paint. No mess, none leftover, and less unnecessary toxin exposed.

[@tannersteedart]

That's a great tip!

[@brendadevlin5588]

Just purchased my first bottle of Liquin and realised I needed good info on its use! Found your video so helpful and full of information on use of Liquin and also the safety aspects. Many thanks. Can’t wait to give it a try now..

[@tannersteedart]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@barboverholt2424]

Extremely helpful video! I've been painting in oils for 20 years and I'm just now starting to look into mixing Liquin Original into my paints so that I don't have to wait forever for my paintings to dry. You have given me some excellent advice and I appreciate your expertise on this subject. I'll be looking into your other videos. Thanks mucho!

[@tannersteedart]

I'm so glad I've helped you! Everyone's art improves when we share our experiences

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Wow! I am new to oil painting and a friend told me to use Liquin to speed drying time. I am really glad I watched your video to find out the correct way to use it. Great information.

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure! Thank you for the support!

[@brendagale7656]

Thank you! Confusion over mediums kept me away from oils for years until I found liquid. Now, with your help, I understand more about how I should be using it.

[@tannersteedart]

Excellent! Glad to help. I've used it in all of my recent paintings. If you'd like to check them out, I'm on IG @tannersteedart and my website is tannersteedart.com. Let me know if you have any further questions about liquin!

[@andersdroid]

You’re great man, keep up the great positive vibes! Very informative!

[@tannersteedart]

Thanks for watching!

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Gosh this is the most helpful video ever. Thank you so much!

[@tannersteedart]

It's my pleasure! If you would like individualized support I offer zoom critiques on Patreon.

[@DLewis-pc2op]

Thanks for taking the time to produce this video.......it's a great help!!!!!

[@tannersteedart]

It's my pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@africo9104]

Ive used Liquin for a long time, but I never knew about the black oily paint and liquin, so you can always learn something new. I just subscribed Thanks

[@littleheath1666]

From my ten years experience of oil painting , Linseed Oil must be added with Liquin to the Tube Oil paint at a ratio of approxiametely 20% : 15% : 65%. Mix it thoroughly until it becomes a creamy smooth paste. Important note :1) shake the bottle of Liquin thoroughly before using. 2) squeeze and massage the tube of paint before opening , this mixes the contents and prevents , linseed oil dribbling out of tube.

[@martinr9618]

great tip, do you know if you can retard liquin drying time if you mix it with lindseed oil? i like liquin but it dries way too fast.

[@oneoftheninetynine3953]

@@martinr9618 Yes you can. My version is adding about 25% standard liquin to linseed oil or slightly less. Depending on other factors it slows down the drying time by about a third resulting in it being a lot easier to work with. I haven't seen any problems with it yet but I've only been using this mix about a year.

[@susieelliott2616]

Thank you Tanner. I haven't used oil paints in years. But now I want to give it another go. In the past, I've been using way too much liquin in the paint/liquin ratio. You have inspired me.

[@tannersteedart]

I'm so glad! It's truly my pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@pollyester6627]

As he mentions, the vapor is harmful because Liquin is a type of alkyd resin, nasty smelly stuff! For sensitive painters, look to Natural Pigments, they make an excellent pretty much odorless alternative that I switched to called Oleogel, although slower drying than Liquin. They also make some great non toxic putty and impasto mediums, long before Winsor Newton. And an amazing selection of paint (Rublev) that include unusual and historic pigments.

[@conniehenderson2173]

Where do you find Oleogel? I tried Jerry's,..not there or the Rublev site. Is it discontinued? Thanks.

[@amandamann2946]

Superb video, your experience and technical knowledge shines through. Coming on stuck with some technical issues, and really helpful to hear your view. Thank you

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure! Thank you for the kind comment! Glad the video helped.

[@Divertedflight]

I'm from New Zealand, but I'd be surprised if the cap thread sizes were different. I replace the childproof caps with the caps from our local wine bottle tops. We've largely given up on the use of cork for wine bottles, and the replacement wine caps fit perfectly. I use those with the silvered inner seal like those inside the childproof medium tops. Six months on , no drying mediums, strange reactions or sticking caps. The childproofs seem to be fine until they gum up with medium, and I've found this solution to be excellent. I rince first with plain water to remove wine traces and set aside to dry for a few days incase there's a trace of water hidden under the seal edge. I imagine there maybe other bottle tops that work just as well.

[@tannersteedart]

Excellent advice, thank you!

[@Dita66]

I do some Vaseline on the screw from the cap. I don’t like the cap take to much strong muscles what I don’t have.

[@africo9104]

Those childproof caps are awful, I've broken some trying to open them with pliers. Now once I open them I find another top for them.

[@bjornviir3333]

thanx Tanner, i m on my way to a quality art supplies store in Spain, might get some liquin...keep up the good work.

[@tannersteedart]

Thank you, and great choice!

[@alinedeleandro123]

Hi Tanner, Thank you very much for your very informative video. I discovered you a few days ago & saw your video on stages of lean to fat applications. You are very thorough. So I discovered Liquin in the late 1980s and only used it as a 'glue' as I liked to stick beads & things on my oil paintings. After all these years not one piece has fallen off! I only recently started to use Liquin as a medium and I was very careful as I didn't know just how far I could go. So thank you for showing us the correct ratios. I love your energy ♥

[@tannersteedart]

I am so glad you're enjoying the videos! Feel free to ask any follow-up questions, as I'm happy to help. Thanks for your support!

[@shahrokh-fy2nr]

I am a beginner and I wanted to thank you for explaining how to correctly use liquin. From London UK 👋

[@richatj7138]

Thanks alot... I was starting a new painting and thought of using liquin .. this video really helped me out... ☺☺

[@suvropbasu9864]

Very informative and exactly solves my purpose and doubt that i have with liquin. I also have nightmares with linseed oil and now i can surely say that liquin will be my best mate

[@tannersteedart]

I'm glad you found this helpful. Liquin is certainly my best mate, and I'm sure you'll find it to be yours too.

[@michelleeissler3761]

Wow this is an excellent explanation. I absolutely love Liquin compared to other mediums I've tried but I haven't concerned myself as much with the fat over lean rules. I use it as a top glaze only but I now will rethink this. Maybe I need to find another medium better suited to this habit.

[@tannersteedart]

I use liquin for most of my paintings. It's such a great tool. Thanks for your comment and support!

[@thereseduncan4105]

Wow crazy good video thank you so much! I haven't painted in a few years so this is new to me. Now I have a hurry up order and I needed hurry up answers a thousand thank yous!

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure! I am so glad you found it helpful.

[@jenniferfindlay6914]

You just got rid of all my headaches. Thank you!

[@tannersteedart]

Glad it this was helful!

[@evaalt-revie1656]

Hi, I have also just discovered your channel, and its super informative how you explain everything. Thank you. I have never used liquin, but have heard of it. Not good in my small space, maybe I ll use it in the summer month, when I can open all windows. Great channel.

[@tannersteedart]

You're right, it's a good idea to have proper ventilation when using liquin. I like to keep a fan blowing and windows open as a minimum.

[@Mark-nh2hs]

Im glad you addressed the whole "Oil painting is toxic" thing which many youtube artists bleat on about, and puts off many new people - which irritates me greatly. Common sense approach and research the medium - you could argue any paint medium can be toxic lol. Liquin I avoided for sometime, was skeptical of it and enjoyed the linseed and turps approach lol. Then one day i though lets give this stuff a go .... And i was impressed with it.

[@connorlegg]

I like everything about Liquin except the gloss. Is there any material you'd recommend to avoid a gloss?

[@tannersteedart]

You could try oleoresgel by rublev/natural pigments.

[@FluxyMiniscus]

One of my favorite emotive seascape painters, Albert Pinkham Ryder was (unfortunately for archival purposes) a master of delamination - he experimented with many methods and mediums to create his works, some of which were…incompatible with time. But I kind of love that… the pieces had/ have a unique life expectancy. I don’t know, there’s a kind of poetic melancholy in this which matches his painting’s imagery. Of course, a nightmare for restoration. Though if museums are willing to reattach straw to an Anselm Keifer, I guess moody old seascapes in wonky oil paint can’t be too challenging, yeah?

[@tannersteedart]

There is a beauty to historic art that disappears... many blue skies have turned Grey and saturation lost. Your comment reminds me of the sand art people make on beaches that disappear with high tide.

[@littlepinkpebble]

new to oils thanks for sharing ! .. gonna buy liquid soon when i'm rich hopefully in August haha

[@MelanieFromCanada]

My professional artist introduced it to me when I started my career, and I refuse to run out of it.

[@TomMack530]

oh i want you to know that i hit the like thumbs up not because you said to, i watched the whole video before liking any thing , thank you for shearing your knowledge on oil painting , i have been painting long time and i thought i would give this Liquin a try , i will let you know how i like it , thanks again Mack

[@tannersteedart]

This made my day! Thank you for your support!!

[@TomMack530]

@@tannersteedart hey 👋, I am glad I made your day, I tried it out and I like it, it makes the paint glide smoother then with out it or is just me ?? , I do oil paintings but I like to do a lot of detailing in my work and blend it all in I don’t want it to dry to fast 💨 on me I love doing mid evil Time with cobblestone and castle 🏰 with dragon 🐉 and oil painting of in side of those 11th century inside of them very old churches, any help for you would be a blessing, keep up the great videos, I will watch to learn as much as I can, I just turned 60 years old on the 15th of may , I was at a artist classes, I paid for it and I heard this young lady about 25 years old and made A commitment about me being to old to learn about oil painting . That really hurt but I am not going to let that stop me from my passion and love for oil painting , I am wondering if I should report her there was a lady there the same age as me and she heard it as well, but anyway thank you very much for your videos , have a great weekend bro 😎

[@TomMack530]

I am so glad to have found your channel, I was Searching to learn more about Liquin and how to apply it and when to apply it and I stumbled on your channel and said to myself yeah OK I’ll give it a try I’ll watch it now I subscribed I am glad I did

[@marybois-byrne6729]

Best video about Liquin! I like the impasto version especially. Q: where oh where did you get your extra large brush washer that I see in this video? I've been searching for one and haven't yet found an extra large one.

[@tannersteedart]

I found it on Jerry's artarama. I do not remember the brand and there is no label on the container, but I know I purchased it there.

[@vincentmarotta9800]

As a very basic rule for layering, I go by the following mantra: Layer 1 = canvas ; Layer 6 = final layer applied 1. Canvas 2. Gesso or Acrylic Paints 3. Solvent + tube paint 3. Liquin mixed with tube paint 4. Tube paint 5. Stand oil + Tube paint 6. Final Varnish Note that between each of these layers, you can add different proportions of each (mix of linseed stand oil and solvent. or more mix of tube paint and Liquin. etc). Just try to avoid mixing mediums together. So no Liquin + stand oil (since Liquin is a pseudo replacement for oil, despite it drying much faster). There's great tutorials out there which teaches proper paint proportions.

[@pablo_p_art]

A lot of useful info about Liquin. Something between suspension and gel. I can't live without it, to be honest. Painting can be touch dry next day! It stinks, really do! However, I put a bit on palette, spread it with brush across mixing area and mix colours. That allow me to use less medium. Overall, like Andrew Tischler said, no more than 25% of medium! Great video.

[@robinaart72]

cheers for this - I have been a bit confused about liquin - been chopping and changing between that and linseed...good info - subbed

[@tannersteedart]

Glad I could help! Let me know of you have any further questions.

[@robinaart72]

@@tannersteedart I'm a bit worried I might have messed up with the fat over lean thing on a few paintings already lol...we'll see I guess:) But at least I've only done a few so far...new info absorbed:)

[@yingle6027]

Liquin is a fantastic medium although it used to irritate my throat so I stopped using it.

[@charlesreidy2765]

Thanks a lot. I have never known what the correct ratio of paint to medium should be.

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure! I'm glad it helped.

[@grantfleming]

Excellent orientation to Liquin--well done!

[@tannersteedart]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@romazannova]

Great guide! That was really helpful:) Can you combine and paint with the liquin over another medium? Let’s say I made my first layer (of moderate thickness) with a linseed oil or turpentine, let it dry and now I want to add more transparent layer with liquin. Will that be ok for the painting?

[@helenedurbecq2042]

Hello. Merci pour cette excellente vidéo. Est-ce qu'on garde toujours la même proportion de liquin, tout au long de la réalisation d'un tableau, à la 2ème, 3ème, 4ème couche? Ou faut-il, à chaque couche, augmenter la proportion de liquin selon la règle du gras sur maigre? Hélène

[@alistairshephard2014]

thank you Tanner really helpful!

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure!!

[@laurab.newmark2411]

Thanks so much for this very informative video. ! Im using Liquin and the instructions on how to mix are very helpful. Can you tell me how to keep paint moist on the palette if they haven't all been used up and you wont be returning for a couple of days. Thank you !

[@tannersteedart]

Two options. 1 place a small glass pallette with leftover paint in a refrigerator designated for your paint-separate refrigerator from food. 2 put pallette in an air-tight container with cotton balls or q-tips soaked in clove oil in the corners of the air-tight container.

[@laurab.newmark2411]

Thanks for your quick response . I'll try the second one .@@tannersteedart

[@unfandesconocido4977]

The best video about how to use Liquin¡, I cant wait to try it¡ , Thanks Tanner

[@tannersteedart]

Great to hear!

[@stephenfularz7573]

Thanks for all your help.

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure!

[@bernadinebritto]

Thank you ! Amazing ! I started painting in oil since 2014 One legendary painter taught me To paint with Liquin. One question. I see shine on my paintings in different spots. Probably because I haven’t mixed the liquin well the way you do. And used it as I go just like mixing water to water colors 😂

[@tannersteedart]

That effect can be resolved if you use varnish. What you are seeing is what is refferrrd to as "sinking in". It is the uneven surface quality that naturally occurs when painting with different pigments with a variety of oil content. It is common to experience it with earth pigment such as raw umber and ivory black. So just a gloss varnish to create a consistent surface quality to your painting.

[@JKeogh-i2k]

Hi Tanner I have done a Mixedmedia painting . The under layer is Acrylic. And I have painted an Owl in Oil with hardly any liquin and I completed it back in March this year. And the Owl is taking for ever to dry. What I would like to know is if I could use a small detail brush and carefully paint over the owl with Liquin? To help it dry. Could you please tell me if this is possible? And if not is there anything else I can do to speed up the drying process? As it is a Commission piece. And just one other thing . Would you use Gamvar to varnish the whole piece after it is completely dry? Or spray varnish that is suitable for both acrylic and oil? I would so appreciate your advice as I am new to oils. Thankyou in advance Cheers Jenny.

[@napoleonbonaparte2001]

Excellent video! God bless you sir!!!!🤩🤩🤩

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure!! Thank you for your support!😉👍

[@jsolomon566]

Very informative and helpful video. Thanks!

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure. Glad you found it so

[@henryleshner2639]

Hi, thanks for doing these videos. I am starting to take my paintings with more and more heavy brush strokes and texture. I have Liquid Impasto and would like to ask you on any tips / advice on using this product?...Thanks, Henry

[@tannersteedart]

I'm glad you're finding the information valuable. I use liquin impasto more than I use regular liquin these days. It's so much easier to travel with, as I'm constantly moving around. Use the same ratio as I stated it the video. The paint will have a thicker viscosity, and the texture of brush strokes will be retained. I'd also recommend checking out liquin oleopaste. It's another gel alkyd medium that provides a stringy texture to your paint. I hope this helps. Join the livestream sometime to chat.

[@henryleshner2639]

@@tannersteedart thank you so much. I'll continue experimenting/ learning with the Liq Impasto. ❤️

[@lynnegirard980]

Just discovered your channel. So well explained, thank you! Subscribed immediately!😉

[@tannersteedart]

Welcome aboard! I am glad you found this useful.

[@Mark-nh2hs]

When I started learning oil painting I started the traditional way Linseed oil and Turps. Liquid came onto my radar and was skeptical of it - avoided it for quite some time. Then one day I thought I'd give it a go and love it lol. Although I still use the traditional methods from time to time so not to lose that skill.

[@neondabo]

Coming from a Acrylic background I find it easier to put my mediums into plastic squeeze bottles. That way I can put out exact porportions depending on the amount of paint I'm using. I'm switching to oils now and I was wondering if I could put Liquin into a plastic container? Chris

[@tannersteedart]

That is an interesting way to go about it! Liquin dries very quickly, therefore if you were to put it into a container with a narrow spout, the spout will likely crust over and be unusable. I could see it working if you managed to keep the end very clean by removing as much residue as possible every time that you squeezed it out. Try it out, but I feel the best option is to fill empty paint tubes with liquin for ease of use. If you have not already, check out last weeks video.

[@neondabo]

@@tannersteedart Actually it works really well. I have one of those plastic bottles with a little spout and a little cap that goes back on right after using so it dosen't get gunky. I was more concerned about it having Petroleum distillates in it and maybe going through the plastic. But I have some Oderless Paint thinner that I bought and it's in a plastic container and I think it may be more caustic than liquin. Thanks love the videos. Chris

[@Taekendepis]

Hi sir , once oils are mixed with 20% , how long will the pallet be usable please , thanks for the video, was very helpful, I’ve been painting now for two years. Acrylic first as a beginner,, dried to quick, changed to oils and the difference is incredible . I just found out about liquin as I’m very interested in sfumato technique

[@tannersteedart]

The mixtures will be useful for the entire day. You can slow the drying speed by putting your pallette in an air-tight container with cotton balls soaked in clove oil in the corners of the container. I like to place my colors in a spare refrigerator in my studio that is designated for paints only. When the paint is cooled, the oxidizing process slows dramatically.

[@catherinecheng5337]

Love your video. If I have multiple layers in one painting, Do I must use liquid original for all my layers? Can I only use liquin original only at the first layer? Thank you.

[@smorningstern]

Great video. Thank you! Can Liquin be used in the same way with W+N water soluble oils? I'm a beginner and trying these paints to avoid air contamination due to allergies/asthma of family members.

[@aideshellstrom9155]

Thank you for your videos and the information you share. Can I use liquin on all layers? thanks for your answer.

[@tannersteedart]

@aideshellstrom9155 yes. You can use liquin in every layer as long as the layer before the one you are applying also contains liquin.

[@aideshellstrom9155]

@@tannersteedart 😇🎨🥰

[@aideshellstrom9155]

@@tannersteedart I bought before watching your video Liquid Fine Detail W&N. My question is: Can Liquid Fine Detail W&N work as original liquid? Thanks for answering me and for your videos.

[@manjujagdish1486]

Thank you very much for this frank tips

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure

[@simonsafos2089]

Hey tanner interesting information! I enjoy liquin also for its glazing qualities but you mentioned to avoid putting thing layers over a dry to the touch layer of paint, does that apply only to paint made thin with solvents rather than with liquin? thanks

[@tannersteedart]

If it has been a significant period of time, and the painting has dried, you can use liquin on top of a dry to the touch surface. If you just used solvents, the paint is very thin, and it is dry to the touch, then I would feel comfortable using liquin on the subsequent layers.

[@lucianocortopassi3098]

Makes painting in oils MUCH easier. Be prepared for it to dry a little sooner than you might want, in some applications. Good for multiple-layer paintings.....tends to dry too quickly for very smooth glazing. Give it a try!

[@ArtbyJoeH]

24 hours or sooner I've found

[@Mark-nh2hs]

​@@ArtbyJoeH depends on the colour as well I find some take a little longer to dry.

[@BilliesGroats]

We all have our faves but for n I found decades ago that liquid helps paint dry fast but also leaves a plastic look so I have always mixed 1/4 liquid with 1/4 stand oil and 1/2 linseed oil. This helps it dry faster and the stand oil adds gloss but with normal linseed oil it prevents what I personally experience is a plastic feel and look.

[@tannersteedart]

That's a really good idea! I'm glad you found something that works for you and your art.

[@BilliesGroats]

Thanks…predictive text changed liquin to lliquid sorry

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

Thank you! This has been so informative and helpful! 🤩

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure!

[@reginawolters1211]

I like to use liquin, but do you also have a tip on how to get the cap off? It is always a disaster to get the cap off.

[@tannersteedart]

Rewatch the video and look closely at my cap;I had to take pliers to mine to break it off.. :) My best suggestion is to prevent the build up by wiping off the excess residue on the lip of the container with a paper towel every time you open it. But eventually you'll forget, so just wip out the needle nose pliers and go to town..

[@RealTalkWithSSG]

My liquin bottle was left unused for 3 years and I think the cap, not being opened for so long, the gel dried around it and got stuck. I soaked the cap area of the bottle upside down in a mug of hot water for 5 mins and it opened easily.

[@napoleonbonaparte2001]

I need to remember this! Merci beaucoup!!😎🤓

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure!😉👍😆

[@LadyImperatrix]

What an incredibly helpful video! Just discovered you today and immediately subscribed! 🤩 I am a painter who normally used acrylics, but then a few years ago I moved to Italy and started studying with a teacher here who got me back into oils. (I never really understood how to use oil paint before, hence the focus on acrylics 😋) Once I understood better how to use oil paint, I was hooked. I LOVE the work I do now, and I am always intrigued to find out the varying ways people use oils. In the classes I took, the teacher told us to mix 50% Liquin with 50% linseed oil in a jar, and then had us mix our paints on the palette. From there we would dip our brush into the Liquin mix and then drag it through a bit of our paint, mix it a bit, and then apply to the canvas (kinda like water and with water colors in a way, though the ratio was not quite that extreme). I was curious what your take on this is? I have to say, some (but not all) of my paintings do have a bit of a yellow-ish tint to them, and I’m thinking now that perhaps I’ve just got way too much of my medium in basically all my paint? - Anyway, sorry for the ramble. 🙃 Thanks so much for this excellently produced video and all the good info therein. Looking forward to learning more from you!

[@tannersteedart]

First of all thank you for the support! It means the world to me that you will continue watching my videos! I like the idea of dipping into a jar and then mixing it with the paint. But when you do this, you run the risk of mixing inconsistent quantities of medium into your mixtures. I prefer to have all of my paints consistently mixed with liquin and then I freely paint with very little extra medium at all. All of your paintings will yellow when you use oil paint. It's a natural process that CAN be reversed! Just place your painting near a window and allow the sun to reverse the process. After a few a day of sitting near a window the yellowing will go away. Naturally, the yellowing will return, but now you know how to fix it. 😀

[@biblestudysongwritingjoyce1981]

@@tannersteedart - Fantastic info about sunlight and yellowing. Thanks!

[@arnelarttutorial5655]

Wow very informative..thanks

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure

[@dukerosendahl6235]

Thanks for this! Great info and we’ll explained 🎉

[@tannersteedart]

Thanks for watching!

[@shehi_art]

This was really helpful. ThankYou

[@tannersteedart]

I am so glad it was!

[@noufalkhald673]

Very very useful information thank you so much

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@mikederasmo7621]

new subm, thank you for your TIPS and the tats colors are awesome! greetings from new york ,

[@tannersteedart]

Thanks for the support! I'm happy to help.

[@620Karma]

Hi and thanks for taking the time to teach 🎨 I just bought my first bottle of liquid - and used it -not correctly I’ve learned since watching your video- I was using galkyd and gamsol on my first few layers then came in with liquid - can liquid and gallyd be used together 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jeannehuman715]

Best liquin lesson ever! Love the depth of knowledge.

[@tannersteedart]

It's my pleasure! Thank you for the enthusiasm!

[@fbra2011]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure

[@srdjannalis3037]

Thanks for your very useful explanation. May I use Windsor & Newton liquin with Talens oil colors? Does this media produce peeling or cracking the color because I paint on reverse side of glass!??

[@alfredxuereb1455]

Hi, Thank you for the information Very helpful but what to use on liquin so it wont creak after the tin layer.

[@tannersteedart]

As long as all of your mixtures contain liquin, and you have high quality paints (avoid zinc white) you should be fine.

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Liquin is an alkyd product, that means it is not subject to the "sinking in" effects of linseed oil and other oil based mediums. (The drying out of the oil film as the pigments dry and soak up the oils, causing a matte area of lighter tones because of the lessened refractive index.) 20% Liquin is about the maximum amount you should mix into your paint, and 20% and more WILL yellow your pigments to a slight extent. Because Liquin is an alkyd, it's considered a resin, not an oil. Resins yellow, and can also "cry". Crying is when they begin to separate out of the oil film, due to over mixing them into the oil medium. This is less an issue for alkyds, but others such as amber, casin or pine resins have this problem to bear in mind. Fat over Lean refers to the fat content in the medium, whereas thick over thin is how to apply such layers in succession. You got the basic idea, but... that is not how Liquin or alkyd products cure, they are not oils, technically they are resin soaps. They respire solvents at which time they solidify, very much like acrylics except instead of water, they respire solvents. This is why if they are trapped behind oil layers they can "cry" years after the painting has seemingly dried. Natural Pigments (Rublev) recommends steering away from any resins in a painting for the best, longest lasting paint film possible. Delaminations occur when a paint layer with alkyds is used underneath below an oil based medium, then much later, possibly decades later, the alkyd begins to move separate from the motion that the oil medium layer moves, neither can adhere to one another due to micro "crying" between layers and one pulls away from the other.

[@tannersteedart]

Excellent information! I had not heard of the term "crying" before this. Thanks for sharing!

[@tannersteedart]

So with this logic, one should never paint a base layer with liquin and then use slow drying oil mediums in subsequent layers because this could result in crying/delamination decades later?

[@chrisgriffith1573]

@@tannersteedart All this has cabiots, one being how you have mixed the paint into the Liquin, and by how much, and how long you have allowed the layer to expell solvent within... what layers you have used over top of this, but yes, it seems by layers paint using linseed oil over top of Liquin can lead to issues. As an alkyd, the resin will age differently than another medium will. There is a lot of research that shows that pure linseed oil, and linseed oil derivatives, (Stand oil) create the longest lasting and strongest paint films which adhere to one another better than others (for aforementioned reasons,) or those that have combinations.

[@chrisgriffith1573]

@@tannersteedart Personally, I think a better term would have been "sweating" because this seems to happen more with regard to current alkyd issues, but there is extensive information given out by Rublev and their Natural Pigments videos.

[@winchick3954]

@@chrisgriffith1573 if I use liquin as a medium does that mean I shouldn’t use linseed oil to oil out before varnishing? So I’m supposed to use linseed oil as a medium (instead of liquin because liquin is a glaze) and for oiling out I could use linseed oil again or galkyd since it is fast drying. If I use liquin as medium then galkyd for oiling out before varnish would the “double glazing effect” cause any problems?

[@kathleenlairscey5934]

I really needed this info about liquid. I was concerned about using linseed oil and liquid at the same time. And the ratio also. But still not understanding a glaze situation. Do you have to wait for linseed oil cut paint to dry, before you use liquin?

[@aliyahthegardenist]

Great video!!❤

[@tannersteedart]

Thank you!

[@evelinam.5835]

If liquin can cause cracking maybe its too risky to use it. Whats better maybe galkyd? Or what. Now im afraid to ruin my painting with liquin i already painted a lot

[@grounded9623]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@tannersteedart]

My pleasure!

[@FPZGDramska]

Great video Tanner! Clear tips - what medium do you suggest for glazing? Can you also make a video on varnishing - best methods and tools for longevity. Great content and keep up the good work! 😸 Did you use 20% liquin for the hair 😂 too

[@tannersteedart]

Hahaha surprisingly I did not use liquin in my hair. I love oleogel combined with gamsol for glazing. I'll make a video on glazing soon. And I have a quick tip on vanishing on an older painting that you should check out!

[@FPZGDramska]

@@tannersteedart thank you for the info. I have seen the video on varnishing but for us in the EU we don't have access to gamblin products so we have to find other ways

[@TomMack530]

@@tannersteedart wheres that video at ???

[@terrymellway8464]

I have a question. You mention that you add liquin to all your colors at the beginning but doesn't it cause all your paints to start to dry too quickly until you use them? I add liquin to my colors as I use them which to me makes more sense?

[@tannersteedart]

I haven't had that issue, as I only add it to the mixtures that I plan to paint that day. And anything that contains liquin that's leftover from the painting session goes into a spare refrigerator to slow the drying so I can use it the following day.

[@johnny9048]

I have been painting for maybe 15 years … was never a fan of liquid. I see the merit, but don’t like how flat it can dry. I use my own medium that is traditional oil based. I say if it ain’t broke it does not have to be fixed. I like my paint to dry slow. But informative video, thanks!

[@tannersteedart]

Glad you found something that works!

[@rhyannonp8231]

I am used to using alkyd as a sealing layer so I can glaze on top and wipe away if i need to , can you use liquin that way too? Also, if i am putting varying amounts of liquin (depending on my paint) like anywhere from 15 percent in a white lets say and using a 5 percent mixuture in a black paint on the same layer, then on top I am using another percents up to 20, will there be cracking issues? basically I ask. because every paint tube is different

[@tannersteedart]

I wouldn't worry about cracking, as long as you have liquin in every mixture. Yes, you can glaze the top and wipe it away if you do not like it. As long as the mixture beneath is adequately dry. Test in a small area, and then you should be fine.

[@k.k8791]

Hey tanner I want to ask you about winsors new hue paints ..it appears that they havs no cadmium or cobalt..so are they the same in terms of lightfastness and mixing or they're less ?

[@tannersteedart]

In terms of lightfastness. They have a rating of A which is good. Cadmiums on the other hand have AA which is great. I would use hues over anything that isn't Lightfast. They should mix similarly to their comparative pigments.

[@k.k8791]

@@tannersteedart ok then that was helpful thnx mate

[@cherylerome-beatty4677]

I usually add cold wax to may paint which also allows for not worrying about fat over lean, but can i add Liquin to it?

[@tannersteedart]

I am not familiar with cold wax mixtures and how it effects the archival properties of the paint when combining liquin and coldwax.

[@neondabo]

Nicely done!

[@tannersteedart]

Thanks!

[@purinpat]

To those who have tried both, how is Liquin vs walnut Alkyd oil?

[@paulallentaylor6034]

If I use Liquin in the paint on the palette, will the remaining unused paint dry quickly thus needing to be removed? Many artists pile it up at the edge of the palette. Won't liquin dry all that paint up causing waste?

[@tannersteedart]

Yes the paint will dry faster on the palette as well. You can avoid waste by not putting out so much on the palette, covering the paint with plastic wrap to prevent oxidation, or you can place your palette in a freezer. .

[@janettepolt2815]

Very interesting. thank you

[@aanchalmahajan4529]

This is really helpful 👏

[@tannersteedart]

I'm so glad it was! Thanks for your support!

[@petitjolieart]

HI ! let's say I want to paint the 3 or 4 layers with 20% liquin original, doesn't the fat on thin rule apply? or, should I add more liquin to each layer? example: first layer 20% liquin, 2nd layer 25% etc.. ​

[@tannersteedart]

Great question. The reason why we need to abide by fat over lean is because we want each layer of paint to be more flexible than the last. The flexibility is the result of the time it takes the oil to cure. So more oil=longer curing time= more flexible. Liquin is interesting in that it speeds up drying, AND it makes paint more flexible. Therefore, you do not need to add more liquin to each layer of paint because the chemical composition of the premixtures that contain liquin is different than traditional mediums. So, just continue to add 20% liquin to every mixture, and you should be good to go. If you want to follow up with any additional questions, I will refer you to George O'Hanlon from natural pigments. He has a fabulous Facebook page that offers you more in-depth answers. He is FAR more knowledgeable than I.

[@petitjolieart]

@@tannersteedart very interesting! I am using this method with rublev oleo gel of Natural pigment at 20% each layer for a maximum of 3 or 4 layers, for now it seems to work, even if the 3rd layer has few details, until it has become opaque as if the previous 2 layers have absorbed the oil in the color of the 3rd layer. this makes me think that in the third layer I need to add more rublev oleo gel. however, I will soon also try Liquin original with this method to understand how many layers can be done at 20%, if you are interested I will update you! Thanks for the reply

[@kathleenwestmacott1845]

Great info , thanks so much!!

[@oneoftheninetynine3953]

I like most things about liquin except for one: it makes the painting glossy so I can't photograph it well enough to use the finished image for prints. For years I painted using only thinner which would dry completely matte, giving me a chance before varnishing to take good photos. I've grown allergic to thinners over time, so that option is out the window. I'm currently painting straight from the tube then doing detail work with a mixture of linseed and about 25%liquin as necessary. Maybe I'll find a happy medium -HA.

[@annecollier8741]

Try changing your photography setup. I put my camera on a tripod, have only 2 spotlights angled from above and exclude all other light (windows, etc). Even the shiny parts of the tripod or camera get covered over. Then I use a longer exposure with the flash switched off. Or take it and get it professionally scanned.

[@gilbertorego2195]

Excelent explanation about médium! Tks you! Hug

[@cherylerome-beatty4677]

Will excess paint that is stored in airtight containers dry quickly before it can be reused?

[@tannersteedart]

Yes, it will dry quicker. But it will remain usable for days if you use an airtight container, place in a refrigerator, and / or add clove oil to cotton balls in the airtight container.

[@sophiezerdoun2517]

Is it possible to work with liquin after a first layer of oil painting that is mixed with a solvent (odourless white spirit)?

[@tannersteedart]

@sophiezerdoun2517 As long as the first layer is adequately dry, you may use liquin in the next layer. If the first layer is thin, then the paint should dry faster. We want to avoid applying fast drying paint on top of slow drying paint. Otherwise, the painting will likely crack.

[@captjo9570]

Just found your video. I have been using oil water based..can I use liquin?

[@tannersteedart]

I do not believe that one can mix the two. But I do know that they have their own set of mediums that are worth testing out.

[@jenniferclemons516]

Can one use straight up Liquin over the grisaille or should one use linseed oil and then liquin to mix the paint?

[@tannersteedart]

Only use liquin if you have been using it during every layer of the painting. It is important that the paint beneath is dry before you apply subsequent layers containing liquin. I do not mix linseed oil with liquin. It can be used on its own, or can be thinned with small quantities of gamsol.