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Mary Sparrow · 10-31-2002, 09:18 AM

Karin,

I bought the "starter" kit of Genesis paints to play with and really like them. However, there are a few questions about how they work that I am hoping you may be able to help me with.

1) How do you cleanse your brushes in between colors? The instruction booklet stated that it was fine to use turps/mineral spirits, etc.. However, for the next few months, I don't want to be near the stuff. So, what do you do?

2) I know that you have the drying oven. I have the gun/and regular oven, and have used both, but I have found that sometimes some tiny "bubbles" have appeared in the paint.

3) Glazing. The kit came with two of the Genesis mediums (I don't have them handy, but can clarify later if you need me to tell you exactly what they are). I just couldn't quite figure out the proportions to simulate the glazes like I use with traditional oil and Liquin.

I REALLY like the way these paints feel, and ESPECIALLY love the fact that no paint is wasted and I don't have to clean up each time!

Thanks so much for your help in advance.

10-31-2002, 09:18 AM	#1
Mary Sparrow EDUCATIONAL MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Karin, a few questions about painting with Genesis? Karin, I bought the "starter" kit of Genesis paints to play with and really like them. However, there are a few questions about how they work that I am hoping you may be able to help me with. 1) How do you cleanse your brushes in between colors? The instruction booklet stated that it was fine to use turps/mineral spirits, etc.. However, for the next few months, I don't want to be near the stuff. So, what do you do? 2) I know that you have the drying oven. I have the gun/and regular oven, and have used both, but I have found that sometimes some tiny "bubbles" have appeared in the paint. 3) Glazing. The kit came with two of the Genesis mediums (I don't have them handy, but can clarify later if you need me to tell you exactly what they are). I just couldn't quite figure out the proportions to simulate the glazes like I use with traditional oil and Liquin. I REALLY like the way these paints feel, and ESPECIALLY love the fact that no paint is wasted and I don't have to clean up each time! Thanks so much for your help in advance.