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RCS - Scenic Art Department -                                               MATERIALS MATRIX
Material Binder/ Base Use Solvent/ clean up Drying Time (Approx) Permanancy Properties
Animal Glue Water For sizing canvas or used as an inexpensive glue/pigment binder Water 1 hour Soluble Used as inexpensive glue and for sizing canvas cloths when mixed with whiting. Cannot be used in wet or humid environments.
Dye Water/ Alcohol Painting on Soft Goods Water Under 1 hour Will 'run' if re-wet Excellent translucency and vibrant colours. The fabric remains drapable.
Emulsion Glaze Vinyl Any painted surface Water Under 30 min Can be reactivated with hot water and meths Used to protect interior painted surfaces. Comes in Matt and Gloss and is clear
French Enamel Varnish FEV Shellac Perspex, glass, plastic Meths Under 15 mins Can be reactivated with meths Excellent transparency and vibrant colours -good adhesion to smooth surfaces
Emulsion Vinyl Fabric, wood, primed plastic Water Under 30 min Can sometimes be reactivated with meths/scrubbing Cannot be diluted heavily as the binder is cheaper, however has excellent opacity
Metallic powder in Glaze/PVA Acrylic Any primed surface Water Under 30 min Can be reactivated with meths/scrubbing Highly reflective, good on  flexible substrates
Metallic Powder in Shellac Shellac Any surface Meths Under 15 mins Can be reactivated with meths Highly reflective, good on non flexible substrates
Oil Paint (Gloss, Satin,Eggshell) Oil Primed wood, metal White spirit, turpentine   4-8 hours Insoluble Extremely hard wearing when dry. Waterproof
Rosco Supersatuated Acrylic Primed fabric, gauze, paper, wood, primed plastic Water Under 30 min Insoluble Strong colours, can be heaviliy diluted and retain colours. Opacity can be limited
Shellac Alcohol Wood, metal, plastic Meths Under 15 mins Can be reactivated with meths Excellent for priming steelwork and plastic and for varnishing woodwork/props.Is transparent but with a yellowish tint
Varnish ( Oil based) Oil Most painted surfaces white Spirit or turpentine   4- 8 hours Insoluble Excellent for interior exterior protection of painting
Varnish ( water based) Vinyl Most waterborne painted surfaces Water   30-60mins Insoluble Excellent for interior exterior protection of painting
Watercolour Gum Arabic Watercolour paper Water   15-30 mins Can be reactivated with water Only suitable for small interior projects

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