Roberson

Roberson Cold Pressed Linseed Oil

Starting at: £6.80

Linseed Oil is derived from flax seeds, and appears on our shelves in many guises: Cold Pressed, Refined, Stand Oil, and as a key ingredient in many mediums. It has been appreciated for its drying properties since the Medieval period, and has become the most popular oil used in painting today due to the strong, flexible and glossy film that it creates. Cold Pressed Linseed Oil is ideal for the grinding of pigment to make oil paints. The process of producing Cold Pressed Linseed Oil results in a lower yield, but the resultant oil is of a superior quality to oil that has been extracted by other methods, creating a paint film that is more resistant to embrittlement on aging. Its yellow colour is caused by the high concentration of linolenic acid, the presence of which provides durability to the paint film. The amount of oil that each pigment requires can vary enormously. Alizarin Crimson, for example, requires a high percentage of oil compared to most other colours. We would always recommend mulling the pigment and oil together thoroughly to create a "short" or buttery paste, with evenly dispersed, well-coated pigment particles. This process contributes to the strength and flexibility of the paint film, and prevents the inclusion of excess oil. Origin: USA Learn More

Roberson Linseed Stand Oil

Starting at: £9.80

Linseed Oil is derived from flax seeds, and appears on our shelves in many guises: Cold Pressed, Refined, Stand Oil, and as a key ingredient in many mediums. It has been appreciated for its drying properties since the Medieval period, and has become the most popular oil used in painting today due to the strong, flexible and glossy film that it creates.

Stand Oil is paler and more viscous than other Linseed Oils, having been heated and kept at temperature to provoke a molecular change. It is not suitable for grinding colours, but it is a very versatile ingredient that can be thinned with turpentine to create a glazing medium or be included in a varnish. Stand Oil is notable for its ability to smooth out brush strokes to create an enamel-like surface.

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Roberson Poppy Oil

Starting at: £9.40

Poppy Oil is a slightly later addition to the artist's cabinet than Linseed Oil and Walnut Oil. It is generally used as a binder for pale colours, where the warmth of Linseed Oil is not desired. It provides a matte finish and dries very slowly, so we would not advise using it in conjunction with slow-drying pigments or in underpaintings. A paint film produced by Poppy Oil is weaker and softer than that created by Linseed Oil. This is because it contains a smaller percentage of linolenic acid than Linseed Oil; this substance imparts both strength and yellowness to an oil.

Although some of these properties can be perceived as drawbacks, paints made with Poppy Oil generally obtain a "short" or buttery texture without the addition of waxes or other additives, which can be an advantage for certain colours that produce poor consistencies in Linseed oil alone. Sometimes, the addition of a small quantity of Poppy Oil when grinding a tricky or "stringy" pigment in Cold Pressed Linseed Oil can introduce some of benefits of Poppy Oil, without transmitting its negative characteristics.

Paints made with Poppy Oil are particularly suited to "alla prima" working methods, where paint is applied spontaneously. When working in successive layers, Poppy Oil would only be appropriate for the final stages of a painting.

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Roberson Safflower Oil

Starting at: £6.80

Safflower Oil is light-coloured, making it suitable for grinding pale pigments. It is still sometimes used as a binder for commercially available paints, although due to its very slow drying time it is best reserved for the final layers of a painting. Compared to Linseed oil, Safflower Oil will give a matte finish.

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Studio Safe Liquid Medium

Starting at: £16.00

Studio Safe Liquid Medium is a mix of Studio Safe Solvent and natural artists' oils. It is used to thin paint and increase gloss. This product is non-aromatic, non-flammable and has an orange scent. Learn More

Roberson Studio Safe Beeswax Medium

Starting at: £15.00

A safe wax medium for impasto effects. This medium retains palette knife marks and brush strokes, remains thick and doubles paint easily, drying to a matt finish.

Studio Safe products are non-aromatic, non-flammable, and have a pleasant orange smell.

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Roberson Matt Medium

Starting at: £11.50

Roberson's Matt Medium creates a dead-flat finish when mixed with oil colour. It aids the flow and increases the artist's control of oil paint, allowing for smooth application flat brush marks with low edges. It can be mixed with oil paint in any ratio. Learn More

Roberson Satin Glaze Medium

Starting at: £9.10

Mix with tube oil colours or pigment to improve flow and translucency. For thin glazes, fine details and smooth brushwork. Learn More

Roberson White Siccative

Starting at: £8.00

A strontium-based siccative, milder than cobalt driers. Add sparingly to oil colours to accelerate drying, particularly recommended for pale colours. Learn More

Roberson Canada Balsam Medium

Starting at: £22.90

A high quality painting medium which will produce a deep glow, made from Canada Balsam and Turpentine. Especially effective with transparent oil colours, it is recommended as the medium of choice in the final stages of an oil painting. Learn More

Roberson Hake Brush

Starting at: £10.80

Made in the traditional way by sewing the goat hair into a split in the wooden handle, removing any possibility of a rusting ferrule. Learn More

Roberson Maroger Medium

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Starting at: £15.80

Roberson Maroger Medium can be mixed in equal parts with oil colours to give a lasting brilliance and workable consistency to paints. It prevents sinking when using a wet-in-wet techniques.

Contains: Damar Resin, Gum Arabic, Linseed Oil

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Roberson 1810 Medium

Starting at: £27.10

This is a traditional, high-oil "fat" painting medium, made using the highest quality materials. It will retain colour strength, is resistant to bleeding, has good flow release, is ideal for blending, and can be mixed with oil colours in any ratio. When dry, it creates an enamel-like surface.

Contains: Stand oil,Cold-pressed Linseed oil, Canada Balsam, Rectified Spirit of Turpentine, Beeswax, Driers.

Clean tools in white spirit. Do not use as a varnish, always mix with oil colour.

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Roberson Glaze Medium

Starting at: £8.50

Mix with tube oil colours or pigment to improve flow and translucency. For thin glazes, fine details and smooth brushwork.

Contains: Turpentine, Damar Resin, Stand Oil, Cobalt Dryers.

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Roberson Matt Glaze Medium

Starting at: £9.10

Mix with tube oils or pigment to improve flow and translucency, resulting in a satin finish. Contains silica driers. May darken if cap is left off bottle; if this happens, replace the lid and leave overnight to restore the colour with no lasting ill effects.

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Roberson Impasto Medium

Starting at: £15.50

Roberson Impasto medium is a crack-resistant medium for impasto effects. It retains palette knife and brush strokes, giving the paint sharp, defined edges. It remains thick and doubles paint easily, drying to a matte finish. To retain colour strength, mix one part medium to one part oil colour.

Contains: Stand Oil, Damar Resin, Turpentine, Bleached Beeswax.

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Roberson Florentine Medium

Starting at: £9.80

When Roberson Florentine Medium is mixed with oil colour, it is possible to paint freely on textile fabrics, which will stand up to subsequent hand-washing with soap and water. It may also be used when painting with oils on unprepared paper. Learn More

Roberson Cobalt Siccative

Starting at: £7.30

A cobalt drier in white spirit, to be added sparingly to oil colours to accelerate drying. Learn More

Roberson Acrylic Craquelure

Starting at: £5.86

Roberson Acrylic Craquelure. This product has been discontinued and is only available while stocks last. Learn More

Roberson Series 41B Hog Bristle Bright

Starting at: £5.10

Good quality Chinese white interlocking hog hair. Nickel-plated brass seamless ferrule. Maroon handle. Length approximately 300mm / 370mm depending on size. Learn More

Roberson Series 42B Hog Bristle Flat

Starting at: £5.10

Good quality Chinese white interlocking hog hair. Nickel-plated brass seamless ferrule. Maroon handle. Length approximately 300mm / 370mm depending on size. Learn More

Roberson Series 43B Hog Bristle Round

Starting at: £5.20

Good quality Chinese white interlocking hog hair. Nickel-plated brass seamless ferrule. Maroon handle. Length approximately 300mm / 370mm depending on size. Learn More

Roberson Series 44B Hog Bristle Filbert

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Starting at: £5.00

Good quality Chinese white interlocking hog hair. Nickel-plated brass seamless ferrule. Maroon handle. Length approximately 300mm / 370mm depending on size. Learn More

Daler-Rowney Palette Knives

Starting at: £5.25

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Roberson Liquid Metal 30ml

Starting at: £6.80

Roberson Liquid Metals have a rich deep colour, ideal for a wide range of applications including plaster, wood, paper & canvas. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and water wash up. Prices arranged by volume and series: Volume : Series 1 > Series 2 > Series 3 30ml : £6.80 > £7.80 > £11.60 250ml : £18.00 > £27.60 > £57.30 500ml : £31.80 > £49.30 > £103.90 1L : £58.40 > £89.50 > £194.20 5L : £238.80 > £347.90 > — Learn More

Roberson Liquid Metal Acrylic Inks

Starting at: £6.70

Roberson extra fine Liquid Metal Inks for calligaphy and drawing. Apply with dip pen or brush, can be thinned with water if required and will not tarnish. Not suitable for fountain pens or technical drawing pens. Waterproof. Learn More

Roberson Liquid Metal 250ml

Starting at: £18.00

Roberson Liquid Metals have a rich deep colour, ideal for a wide range of applications including plaster, wood, paper & canvas. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and water wash up. Prices arranged by volume and series: Volume : Series 1 > Series 2 > Series 3 30ml : £6.80 > £7.80 > £11.60 250ml : £18.00 > £27.60 > £57.30 500ml : £31.80 > £49.30 > £103.90 1L : £58.40 > £89.50 > £194.20 5L : £238.80 > £347.90 > — Learn More

Roberson Liquid Metal 500ml

Starting at: £31.80

Roberson Liquid Metals have a rich deep colour, ideal for a wide range of applications including plaster, wood, paper & canvas. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and water wash up. Prices arranged by volume and series: Volume : Series 1 > Series 2 > Series 3 30ml : £6.80 > £7.80 > £11.60 250ml : £18.00 > £27.60 > £57.30 500ml : £31.80 > £49.30 > £103.90 1L : £58.40 > £89.50 > £194.20 5L : £238.80 > £347.90 > — Learn More

Roberson Metallic Ink 30ml

Starting at: £11.00

Pale gold, rich pale gold and copper. Non waterproof. Learn More

Roberson Metallic Ink 250ml

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Starting at: £29.60

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