Gamblin vs. Liquin?

[canvasishome]

Hi everyone,

A quick question:

What is the difference between the Gamblin alkyd-based product (for faster drying of oils) versus Liquin? Is there a significant difference that you can see?

Just wondering why one would want to go with one or the other.

Thanks.

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[Rosic]

They serve the same purpose as a quick drying glazing medium. I use both but prefer the Liquin when working ‘en plein aire”. The Gamblin Galkyd drys faster than I like outdoors. I’ve come to use the Liquin impasto medium more… just put a dab on my palette… no runny mess.

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[Tripod]

Never heard of Gamblin to be honest and Liquin works fine for me

[canvasishome]

OK, so basically the same I guess.

Since the Liquin products are easiest for me to come by (local sources), I’ll just stick with using them.

Thanks.

-dk-

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[canvasishome]

OK, so basically the same I guess.

Since the Liquin products are easiest for me to come by (local sources), I’ll just stick with using them.

Thanks.

-dk-

My Blog:
http://davesphere.blogspot.com

[Brian Firth]

The Gamblin Galkyd is thinner, more like syrup, and dries glossier than Liquin. But they are very similar. I prefer the Galkyd only because I like the enamel like finish it gives in contrast to the satin finish of Liquin. I use both though and like both.

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Brian Firth

[philwms]

The Gamblin Galkyd is thinner, more like syrup, and dries glossier than Liquin. But they are very similar. I prefer the Galkyd only because I like the enamel like finish it gives in contrast to the satin finish of Liquin. I use both though and like both.

Gamblin also has a Galkyd Slow Dry, which I prefer using. it doesn’t tack up so fast on the palette.

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[Rosic]

Gamblin also has a Galkyd Slow Dry, which I prefer using. it doesn’t tack up so fast on the palette.

That would solve my only complaint with Galkyd… thanks Phil.

Thank you too Brian!

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[philwms]

Never heard of Gamblin to be honest and Liquin works fine for me

http://www.gamblincolors.com — :thumbsup:

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[1100ww]

Does the Gamblin stuff have heavy fumes? Liquin makes me sick; other than that I like it.

I’m assuming it’s the Petroleum Distillates in the Liquin, and just wondered if the Galkyd also contains those.

[Brian Firth]

Does the Gamblin stuff have heavy fumes? Liquin makes me sick; other than that I like it.

I’m assuming it’s the Petroleum Distillates in the Liquin, and just wondered if the Galkyd also contains those.

If you find Liquin to have heavy fumes, then you will most likely find Galkyd does as well. They both have petroleum distillates. If you are looking for a good alkyd medium without odor, you should try M. Grahams walnut alkyd medium. It works great and does not contain petroleum distillates. The only odor I can detect is the faint smell of walnut oil.

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Brian Firth

[donn_granros]

I use the Walnut Alkyd also and find it pretty much odor free. Highly recommended.

Donn Granros

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[1100ww]

I did grab some of the M Graham stuff, and I like it a lot! I was just curious about the Galkyd stuff, since I’ve never used it.

[philwms]

If you are looking for a good alkyd medium without odor, you should try M. Grahams walnut alkyd medium. It works great and does not contain petroleum distillates. The only odor I can detect is the faint smell of walnut oil.

What is the drying time… How long on the palette before paint with the medium mixed in becomes tacky?

Haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve heard people who have really like it.

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[1100ww]

This stuff is new to me, but so far I like it. It dries (somewhat) fast–you have plenty of time to work with it for blending, but the next day it’s pretty much dry. So in that respect, similar drying time to Liquin.

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