Oil Bronze 50 ml - DIFFERENT COLORS

Schmincke Oil Bronze (50 ml) metallic pigment is a professional, dry powder based on genuine metal particles, created to deliver exceptionally brilliant, iridescent, and mirror-smooth metallic effects in oil painting. Unlike standard pearlescent oil paints, the special formulation by top German manufacturer Schmincke ensures maximum lightfastness, supreme opacity, and the shine of genuine molten metal. The product is suitable for use on canvas as well as pre-primed wood, metal, or plaster.

Product Features:

Genuine metal pigments: Gold and copper shades contain real bronze, while the silver shade features pure aluminum, providing unmatched depth and light reflection.
Dry and ultra-concentrated powder: Packaged in a handy 50 ml glass jar filled to the brim. Since the powder is pure pigment without thinners, a single jar lasts an exceptionally long time.
Maximum lightfastness: Meets the highest requirements of professional artists—the metallic gloss will not tarnish or change color over decades.
Dries water- and rub-resistant: After fully curing, the paint layer is permanent, satin-gloss, and protected against smudging from handling.
For indoor use: The product is designed specifically for indoor art and restoration projects.

Application and Techniques:

According to the official Schmincke guide, the pigment must always be mixed with the specialized binder immediately before painting:
Dosage and ratio: Place the desired amount of powder onto a mixing surface using a palette knife. The ideal, manufacturer-recommended mixing ratio is 3 parts Oil Bronze powder to 2 parts Schmincke Oil Bronze Medium (750032).
Mixing: Blend the components with a palette knife into a smooth, creamy paste. Do not use a brush for mixing to avoid damaging its hairs.
Thinning: If needed, add a few drops of turpentine substitute or odorless solvent to increase flow or create glazing effects (thin, transparent layers).
Surface preparation: For highly absorbent surfaces (such as unprimed wood or dense cardboard), we recommend pre-treating the substrate with a small amount of Oil Bronze Medium thinned with turpentine substitute.

Pros:

Superior shine compared to ready-made paints: Because you mix the paint fresh, the metal particles have not settled or dulled in a tube. The brilliance is noticeably stronger than pre-made metallic oil paints.
Professional alternative to gold leaf: Allows you to create fine details, lettering, and lines directly with a brush, offering a visual effect similar to gold leaf with significantly less effort.
Long shelf life: Since the powder and liquid binder are separate, there is no risk of the paint drying out in a tube. The powder remains stable in a sealed jar for years.
Adjustable opacity: The artist can control the thickness of the mixture—a thick layer ensures full opacity, while a thinner mix creates a delicate metallic shimmer over other oil paint layers.

Cons:

Requires a mandatory companion product: The powder does not turn into paint on its own—it must be mixed with the specific Schmincke Oil Bronze Medium (750032), which is sold separately.
Remains soluble: Although the dried layer is water-resistant, it becomes soluble again if it comes into contact with turpentine or other oil painting solvents.
Not suitable for outdoor use: Weathering and constant moisture can oxidize (tarnish) the metal-particle-based pigments over time.

Available Shades:

The series features 5 classic, deep metallic shades:
Rich Gold: Traditional, deep Baroque gold.
Rich Pale Gold: Modern, slightly cooler shade resembling 24-karat gold.
Pale Gold: Delicate, soft champagne tone.
Copper: Warm and rich reddish copper for achieving an antique effect.
Silver: Pure, mirror-smooth aluminum-based silver shine.

Frequently Bought Together:

Schmincke Oil Bronze Medium (Series 750032): The mandatory and only official binder for Oil Bronze powder, ensuring correct adhesion and drying time.
Schmincke Turpentine Substitute: For thinning the paint mixture, cleaning brushes, and pre-treating absorbent surfaces.
Ceramic palettes and palette knives: Since oil-based metallic mixtures are difficult to remove from plastic, a ceramic surface and a metal palette knife are ideal for mixing.
Durable synthetic fiber brushes (e.g., da Vinci NOVA or COLINEO): Heavy metal particles can damage natural hair brushes. Synthetic bristles ensure longevity and sharp lines.
Final varnishes for oil painting: To provide additional protection to the dried surface, choose varnishes suitable for metallic techniques (testing on a sample piece is recommended beforehand).

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