{"id":9501,"date":"2021-05-06T15:09:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T19:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/?p=9501"},"modified":"2021-07-01T09:25:31","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T13:25:31","slug":"more-rgh-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/2021\/05\/more-rgh-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"More RGH oils"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve written a lot about the small paint manufacturer RGH for several reasons. First, I always support the small suppliers who are inspired by a high view of the craft. Suppliers such as RGH<\/a> and James Grove<\/a> are rare. Importantly, they continue to produce the all-important lead-based paints.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Also, I use their stuff in my work all the time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Read more<\/span>Smooth Move—Smooth Painting Surfaces<\/span><\/a><\/div>

This photo shows my recent order from RGH. When I reviewed thei<\/a>r<\/a> Atelier Series linseed oil<\/a>, I mentioned my plan to use it in my day-to-day medium (along with varnish from Groves). This pint should last a little while.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The other linseed oil, the one with the handwritten label, is ordinary cold-pressed oil. I use this oil to clean my brushes and to coat them before I set them down. Dipping the brushes into oil prevents them from drying. I don’t paint with this oil. The cold-pressed oil is $15 dollars a pint. I can save money by buying in bulk from the grocery store, but I like to support small businesses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Read more<\/span>Oil Paint Brand Ratings<\/span><\/a><\/div>

The Atelier Series oil is pricy but it’s worth it. A pint is $55. You can see that it’s clearer than the cold-pressed oil. Their walnut oil is clearer still but I prefer the linseed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Finally, I ordered 125 ml of their lead-based Flemish white. Lately, I am using their flake white but figured I’d give this version a try.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Read more<\/span>White Paint--in Praise of Lead<\/span><\/a><\/div>

That’s my new steel triangle in the background. A very useful tool and unlike my plastic triangles, this one can be used as a saw guide.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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