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How to Paint With a Charged Calcite Gel

A charged calcite gel can prove useful for oil painting. The addition of this substance will speed drying and enhance the appearance of colors. The gel will reduce the deterioration of colors due to the elements and time, and will eliminate wrinkling from your canvas. It aids with blending, as well, by making colors retain their integrity to a greater degree during blending. A few simple steps will enable you to paint with this substance.

Things You'll Need

Paint
Charged calcite gel
Paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Carefully read the container for your charged calcite. It will contain vital information about the quantity present in your particular batch and suggested mixing ratios.
- 2
  Place some paint on a painting tray. Mix the paint if you wish to use blended colors.
- 3
  Add the charged calcite gel. Use the ratio suggested on the box. Mix the calcite into the paint with a brush.
- 4
  Paint with the gel. You can use the traditional painting methods in order to paint with the charged calcite gel. It will enhance your painting; however, it does not require a different type of painting methodology. Traditional brush strokes will work.

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