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Michele Rushworth · 03-22-2006, 08:13 PM

I didn't mean that I expect the mineral spirits to be absorbed into the paint, I expect it to evaporate. I felt that putting on a layer of 100% linseed would be too much oil. Adding the mineral spirits is just a way of thinning out the linseed.

03-22-2006, 08:13 PM	#11
Michele Rushworth CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,460	I didn't mean that I expect the mineral spirits to be absorbed into the paint, I expect it to evaporate. I felt that putting on a layer of 100% linseed would be too much oil. Adding the mineral spirits is just a way of thinning out the linseed. __________________ Michele Rushworth www.michelerushworth.com [email protected]