Linseed Oil
Linseed oil is a refined drying oil used in oil painting as a medium to increase paint flow, slow drying time, and enhance gloss.
Fun Fact
Refined linseed oil is the palest variety available, prized by artists for not yellowing paints as much as raw linseed oil.
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