Has anyone used this paint?

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zane Every

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I am looking to try this paint on an up coming project and am wondering if anyone has used this paint before? My main concern is dry time and priming. On the website it suggests using their linseed our with 30 % paint as a primer.

If anyone has used this paint before, can regular oil based primer be used? What was the dry time? And last, can japan dryer be added speed up the dry time. I would think yes to all, but thought I would look for some possible feedback.

I did call and email the company, but no reply thus far.

http://www.solventfreepaint.com/ottosson-linseed-paint.htm



Zane
 
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zane Every said:
I am looking to try this paint on an up coming project and am wondering if anyone has used this paint before? My main concern is dry time and priming. On the website it suggests using their linseed our with 30 % paint as a primer.

If anyone has used this paint before, can regular oil based primer be used? What was the dry time? And last, can japan dryer be added speed up the dry time. I would think yes to all, but thought I would look for some possible feedback.

I did call and email the company, but no reply thus far.

Zane
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Did you intend on letting us know just which paint you are asking about? [smile]
 
Good morning, Zane~


I have not tried it - but the appeal of an Old School paint is strong. I love their palette - the subtle "minor key" hues and tones that really pull at me. And, we've seen the effect in Sweden - where my wife lived for a year in the 1970s.



Back in the day (Civil War era), flax was planted here on our farm - and I'm sure both the linen fibers and the oil were put to good use. I often ponder the solutions to today's threats from so many plastics - and as a boat guy I use plenty/too many. So much less harmful technology was commonplace when I was young: packaging and containers made from paper, cardboard, real wax paper, cellophane, (also from linseed oil), glass, steel - and, yes, real oil paints. I finally capitulated to market realities on house paints in the last 10 years. The interiors of our first houses - and the early years here - were oil-based (alkyd instead of linseed of course).



So - no real help from me - but best of luck on your quest!


SJS

 
I had a chance to speak with the owner, super nice guy and knows his paint. He answered all my questions and more. The one thing I found interesting was that he recommended not using a paint brush for small projects as it would go on too heavy. Instead he suggested using a small pad or sponge. So long story short, I ordered some sample jars and some linseed oil. I really enjoy using this paint. It has a nice creamy texture. It dries completely in a couple of days, so the dry time is a bit slower. I was told not to use japan dryer as it would make the paint crack, and to use a diluted paint/ linseed oil mix for the primer. It makes me want to give artist oils a go for painting decoys.

Steve,
As you mentioned about plastics, it is something I am trying to cut back on using although almost impossible in this day and age. Having said that it was nice to use a product that is more organic and has great results. It makes one wonder why more paint like this isn't used in home building and other projects. Also, the historic aspect of this paint sort of pulls at me as well. All said and done, I very pleased with the results. The customer service was great and the shipping was quick. A good experience all around.
 
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