Superior to damar for use in final varnishes, Double Mastic is indispensible for making Maroger medium.
Ingredients:
| 16 parts | mastic tears | |
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| 24 parts | turpentine |
CAUTION: The melting point of mastic tears is well past the flash point of turpentine. Do not smoke or expose to a spark.
- Mastic will not completely dissolve in turpentine unless the two are combined and heated. Warm them with no exposed flame until the mastic melts, and stir thoroughly to achieve a complete solution.
- Allow the varnish to cool overnight.
- The waxes and organic material will settle out, allowing you to carefully decant the clear varnish to another container.
How to use:
Mixed with equal parts of Black Oil to produce Maroger medium. For a final picture varnish, dilute 1 part Double Mastic with four parts turpentine.
