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OIL PAINTING TIPS
Haven’t painted in ages? Paint tubes won’t open?
Grab a Bic lighter. With extreme caution, run flame around the paint cap for a few seconds. Untwist the cap gently with pliers. Voila.
Oil paint too oily?
Save an old phonebook, or pick one up at your local post office.
Squeeze out paint onto phonebook page. Mix paint to remove excess oil and bring to proper consistency. You may need to use several pages.
Oil paint too thick?
A marble tile is perfect to mix oil paint on. Squeeze out paint onto the tile. Add a drop of linseed oil. Mix to a creamy consistency.