Schmincke Mussini Oil Mediums

Medium 1 — Containing a mixture of safflower oil, synthetic resin, and mineral spirits, it thins oil colors while having a minimal effect on drying time and gloss level. It is highly recommended for underpainting.

Medium 2 — Containing a mixture of sunflower oil, stand oil, mineral spirits, and ketone resin, it slows drying time and renders oil colors more glossy. This makes it excellent for alla prima painting and wet-on-wet techniques. It also results in a softer, more elastic paint film.

Medium 3 — This resin-rich medium contains a mixture of ketone resin, mineral spirits, siccatives, and stand oil. When added to oil colors, it speeds drying, increases gloss, and makes resulting color layers more solid. Use it sparingly to prevent excessive gloss.