Funadvice Logo
Explore Join
More General Knowledge Questions

Does anyone know how to make oil paints out of household items?

Does anyone know how to make oil paints using household items? Such as vegetable oil or something like that?

Become an Expert →
Answer #1

Heat 7 oz linseed oil in a double boiler. Heat very gently as over heating causes weakening and darkening of the oil paint film. Add 1 oz of white refined Beeswax and stir in until it is completely mixed. You cannot afford to have imperfectly mixed oil. Once mixed thoroughly, take off the heat to cool. When cool make up to 1 liter by adding approximately 24 oz room temperature oil while stirring. Allow to stand for a day before use.

Store sealed with air taken out of container. When ready to use mix oil with pigment and grind on a piece of glass/marble. Depending on pigment it can tkae anywhere from 15%-80% pigemnt to make the right consistency.

(Its a lot easier to just buy the oil paint)

More Like This
Ask an advisor one-on-one!
Advisor

gocustomboxes.co.uk

Custom Packaging, Wholesale Packaging, Printing Services

Advisor

SeeResponse

Marketing Agency, Lead Generation, Email Marketing

Advisor

Yes, Thats True

Entertainment, Education, Information

Advisor

Pinterest

Advisor

IMCS Group

Staffing Solutions, Recruitment Services, Temporary Staffing