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Karin Wells · 05-17-2002, 08:07 AM

Renee, I really have no idea why you are having this problem.

I use Gamblin's Flake White Replacement and I can't imagine ever having to thin it. Maybe you are using an old tube? Maybe the oil separated out? Seriously, I urge you to NOT thin it unless it is completely unworkable...in which case, maybe you need a fresh tube of this paint.

I have never noticed this it is "chalky" but I have never really compared it to the leaded white either. Are you using Gamblin paint?

05-17-2002, 08:07 AM	#11
Karin Wells FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Peterborough, NH Posts: 1,114	Renee, I really have no idea why you are having this problem. I use Gamblin's Flake White Replacement and I can't imagine ever having to thin it. Maybe you are using an old tube? Maybe the oil separated out? Seriously, I urge you to NOT thin it unless it is completely unworkable...in which case, maybe you need a fresh tube of this paint. I have never noticed this it is "chalky" but I have never really compared it to the leaded white either. Are you using Gamblin paint? __________________ Karin Wells www.KarinWells.com www.KarinWells.BlogSpot.com