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Sharon Knettell · 04-03-2006, 10:33 AM

Why do you care if it is lightfast IF you are going to cover it with paint? And you are actually sealing it with rabbit-skin glue?

If you want a stained or translucent look you could just cover it with lead white and THEN put a wash over it.

04-03-2006, 10:33 AM	#8
Sharon Knettell Approved Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,730	Why do you care if it is lightfast IF you are going to cover it with paint? And you are actually sealing it with rabbit-skin glue? If you want a stained or translucent look you could just cover it with lead white and THEN put a wash over it.