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Michele Rushworth · 07-28-2002, 07:43 PM

Does anyone know if there is any special surface treatment required before using oil paint on a copper plate? I've seen some wonderfully luminous pieces in galleries and I'd like to try it. Are there any mediums to use or to avoid?

Thanks!

07-28-2002, 07:43 PM	#1
Michele Rushworth CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,460	Oil paint on copper? Does anyone know if there is any special surface treatment required before using oil paint on a copper plate? I've seen some wonderfully luminous pieces in galleries and I'd like to try it. Are there any mediums to use or to avoid? Thanks! __________________ Michele Rushworth www.michelerushworth.com [email protected]