Q: Can I use the boiled linseed oil found in hardware stores for painting or for priming my wooden palette?

A: Metallic dryers, which may contain lead, are added to the cheaper, “boiled” linseed oil that is sold in hardware stores. Also, boiled oils get brittle and darken as they age. Use artist-grade linseed oil for painting and priming your palette.

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Hello sir,
I am stuti.Right now i m working in oil paintings which is my hobby and proffesion too. I just came to america. I want to know about linseed oil and zink oxside. Can i get both materials easily in America? I am using zink oxised in place of white colour.
Hope i will get the information about both things from you.
Thank you
Stuti