Re: secrets of the masters$$$ pt 1

In Reply to: Re: secrets of the masters$$$ pt 1 posted by James Morton on 09/14/00 at 12:34 PM:

: Where can one obtain ground lead glass in a sufficiently fine particle size? Will crushed flint in the finest size obtainable from the ceramics supply houses suffice? What degree of fineness in particle size is preferable?

Robert Doak handles a very finely ground leaded glass. We are considering purchasing 50 or 100 pounds of it and offering it for sale online because Robert does not want to go online with his products. I suspect that he's intimidated by these infernal machines ;-)

Robert also makes a mix of his super sun-thickened walnut oil and leaded glass that's got the consistency of pizza cheese. The lead in the glass speeds the drying and, when mixed with paint, you can duplicate most of those impasto effects Rembrandt used.

His address is: Robert Doak & Associates
89 Bridge Street
Brooklyn NY 11201

He does not accept credit cards. He's one of the most knowledgeable people in the field of art materials. Tell him that I recommended the powdered lead and he'll treat you to a mini-education on paint and pigment.

 
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