Balsam Resin Glaze Medium

Michael Harding PM6 Balsam Resin Glaze Medium is designed to enhance the depth, gloss, and flow of oil paints, making it ideal for creating glazes and subtle color transitions. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use this medium in your oil painting:

Materials Needed:

1. Oil paints
2. Brushes
3. Palette
4. Michael Harding PM6 Balsam Resin Glaze Medium
5. Canvas or painting surface

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Prepare Your Palette:
   • Squeeze out the oil paints you plan to use onto your palette.
2. Add the Medium:
   • Pour a small amount of Michael Harding PM6 Balsam Resin Glaze Medium into a separate container or onto a clean area of your palette.
3. Mix the Medium with Paint:
   • Dip your brush into the Balsam Resin Glaze Medium and then mix it with your oil paint on the palette. You can adjust the ratio of medium to paint depending on how transparent you want the glaze to be. More medium will create a more transparent glaze, while less medium will result in a more opaque glaze.
4. Apply the Glaze:
   • Apply the mixture to your canvas using a brush. Use long, smooth strokes to spread the glaze evenly over the surface. The medium will enhance the flow and gloss of the paint, allowing for smooth and even application.
5. Layering Glazes:
   • Glazes are typically applied in thin, transparent layers to build up depth and luminosity. Allow each layer to dry before applying the next one. This will help achieve a rich, glowing effect as light passes through the multiple layers of glaze.
6. Drying Time:
   • The Balsam Resin Glaze Medium will slightly speed up the drying time of your oil paint compared to using paint alone. Plan your painting sessions accordingly, especially if you intend to work in multiple layers.
7. Clean Up:
   • Clean your brushes with a suitable solvent for oil paints, such as MH Miracle Medium or turpentine, followed by soap and water.

Tips for Best Results:

• Test First: Experiment with different ratios of medium to paint to achieve your desired level of transparency and gloss.
• Layer Carefully: Allow each glaze layer to dry thoroughly before applying the next to avoid muddling colors and to build up a luminous effect.
• Thin Layers: Apply glazes in thin layers to maintain control over the transparency and to build depth gradually.
• Brush Choice: Use soft brushes for smooth, even application of glazes.
• Enhance Color: Use glazes to modify and enrich the colors beneath, adding depth and complexity to your painting.

Using Michael Harding PM6 Balsam Resin Glaze Medium can significantly enhance the visual quality of your oil paintings, providing a glossy finish and enriching the depth of colors through glazing techniques.

Based on Austrian larch turpentine (Venice turpentine), fused with dammar resin and linseed stand oil.

This is a light-sensitive product, so store it in a cool, dark place.