{"product_id":"gamblin-ground-pagrindas-aliejinei-tapybai","title":"Gamblin Oil Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamblin Oil Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamblin is a respected American brand dedicated to creating high-quality materials for oil painting and printmaking. Founded in 1980 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with modern science to develop paints, mediums, and additives that meet the needs of today’s artists. With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, Gamblin continues to refine classic painting materials while developing contemporary solutions that move the art of oil painting forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGamblin Oil Ground makes a strong, bright, non-absorbent foundation for oil paintings;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Ground is formulated from alkyd resin, titanium dioxide, and calcium carbonate – titanium dioxide gives opacity, while calcium carbonate gives tooth for strong adhesion;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis foundation makes a brighter and less-absorbent ground layer compared to acrylic gesso primers, meaning that the oil paint layers on top will better retain their color saturation;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lower absorbency also allows for reductive painting techniques when painters need to wipe back into the white of their Ground;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Ground is not designed for acrylic painting;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to a higher pigment load, Gamblin Ground is thicker than acrylic gesso, and requires less coats and different application techniques;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Ground should be applied in 1-2 thin applications;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Ground may be thinned with Gamsol to improve the ease of application and encourage thin layers;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first coat should be touch dry in 2-4 days. A second coat takes another 3-5 days to dry and cure in warm weather and 5-7 days in cool and\/or humid weather;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGamblin Ground may be used to cover an old painting - this is an economical way to reuse your canvases or panels when the painting doesn’t turn out the way you hoped;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the original oil paint was applied very thinly and the overall appearance is rather dull or matte, you may apply a coat of Oil Ground right over the top. If the surface is either shiny or has unwanted texture, it will need to be sanded before applying the Oil Ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gamblin","offers":[{"title":"236 ml","offer_id":53459714244941,"sku":"RX-01108","price":30.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"473 ml","offer_id":53459714277709,"sku":"RX-01116","price":38.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0948\/3577\/files\/RX-01108.webp?v=1773826605","url":"https:\/\/artspices.com\/products\/gamblin-oil-ground","provider":"Art Spices","version":"1.0","type":"link"}