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The formula contains a highly impressive number of oils: pomegranate, raspberry seed, almond, linseed, and olive among them.
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Dianna Mazzone, Allure, 29 Nov. 2023
Leonardo is thought to have dissolved lead oxide powder, which has an orange color, in linseed or walnut oil by heating the mixture to make a thicker, faster-drying paste.
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John Leicester, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2023
Its oil base is free from linseed or vegetable oils, which are known algae and fungus starters in wood.
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
However, oil paint, which uses linseed or safflower oil instead of water, also has drawbacks, including being more susceptible to color darkening and damage caused by exposure to light.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 28 Mar. 2023
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“Linseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linseed. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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