Prior to the mid-19th century, painters hand-ground pigment into a medium using a muller and slab, then added binders, fillers, and necessary solvents to make a brushable, drying paint. This process resulted in an uneven distribution of coarse pigment particles in the linseed oil for oil paint, or water, in the case of distemper or limewash.
Today, paint analysts use advanced scientific instrumentation to provide detailed information on the nature and composition of historic paint, resulting in more accurate interpretations than ever before.
We work closely with analysts to ensure that our paints are specifically made with materials that have been identified in historic coatings. We offer hand-prepared linseed oil paints, limewashes, oil-based stains, and traditional soft distempers made using period-appropriate tools and materials.
