Schmincke Watercolour Binder, 200 ml

Schmincke Watercolour Binder, 200 ml

The Schmincke goal, to supply the very best artists' colours, is a pleasure for all who are involved - they are motivated by the artists' satisfaction. Those who donate their valuable time to creative activities usually wish to use the best possible material. Schmincke wants to contribute to a beautiful colourful world - with the best artists' supplies. This complements founding-forefathers motto: "MELIORA COGITO - I strive for the best!"

About this product:

• Watercolour binder in a 200 ml bottle;
• Ready to use;
• Used to bind pure pigments to create your own colours;
• Contains ox gall and gum arabic which offer greater permanence;
• Stable and with optimal saturation and lightfastness;
• Dilutable with water.

Application:
Shake well before use. Grind a teaspoonful of pigment and a small amount of product with a paint knife on a grinding plate made of glass or a flat glazed tile to a smooth paste. The mixing ratio of binder to pigment very much depends on the type of pigment. Start off with approx. 2 part binder to 1 part pigment (by weight). Depending on the pigment, more binder or more pigment is added to achieve the required consistency.