linseed stand oil is there a substitute

salim

hi all in my country we don't have linseed stand oil is we have the most of the other mediums is there a substiute what i should do i really want to start painting but i don't know what to do plz an answer

Mark_Carder

You can use refined linseed oil instead. The stand oil helps level out your brush strokes so that they do not cause as much reflection. It is not a major deal if you do not use it..

salim

Thank you very much mark for your answer

H.M

hey..okay late question but..would one use 5* parts of refined linseed oil instead of the stand oil.or does one just use 1 part as given in the medium recipe?..also..is turpentine fine to use instead of the odorless spirits..disregarding the fumes and all?
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