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Michele Rushworth · 12-07-2002, 05:42 PM

While adding medium or anything to thin the paint is not necessary, it's also somewhat risky to "glop" the paint on too thickly. Many thin layers will hold up over time much better than one thick layer, especially when using certain pigments.

12-07-2002, 05:42 PM	#7
Michele Rushworth CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,460	While adding medium or anything to thin the paint is not necessary, it's also somewhat risky to "glop" the paint on too thickly. Many thin layers will hold up over time much better than one thick layer, especially when using certain pigments. __________________ Michele Rushworth www.michelerushworth.com [email protected]