?Mixture for oil painting on china or porcelein

[franmarz]

:)Hello, I am trying to find out what oils make a better mix to paint on china.Mineral oil is too thick, baby oil is too thin, and Capaiba oil is like Karo syrup. Any help please.

[eleny]

1. Check out this site

http://mi.essortment.com/paintingonchin_rmdx.htm

"Many china artists mix their own oils of lavender or eucalyptus oils. Each individual artist tends to prefer a particular kind of mix that may dry more or less quickly and the characteristics of the oil mix determine how quickly the paint dries. A few companies sell special oils mixed especially for china painting. A very few china artists simply mix their powdered glazes with water. Oil is generally prefered because it adheres to a glossy glazed surface better. Water can be used as a paint base if the artist will be working on a matt surface."

[chookie]

2. from "Materials and Techniques of Painting"

"The most effective material for these techniques is oil paint diluted with a rich glazing medium. Before you begin painting, wipe the surface down carefully with alcohol to remove any traces of dirt or grease."