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How long do you let oils dry?

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  • Member since
    November 2005
How long do you let oils dry?
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:18 PM
I usually give them two days, but I think I'm pushing it.

Lately, rusing things along a bit for group build deadlines, I've put oils on a model as a drybrush/highlight coat, let them dry two days, and then put the gloss barrier coat on. Often, the barrier and the flat that follows it will cause the oils to loosen up. So far it hasn't been a big problem, but still it has me concerned.

How long do you guys let the oils dry before you proceed with washes?
  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Southern Maine
Posted by spector822002 on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:21 PM
give it a good week , unless you use japan dry , patience is key to oils , and thats the beauty of them as well , it gives you a couple of days to fix as well !
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Central Wisconsin
Posted by Spamicus on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:25 PM
I only use them for washes, but I give them a good 48-72 hours to dry before I shoot a clear coat over them.

Steve

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