


When mixed and crushed, these ingredients bind and thicken to form a permanent paint. It's made from a drying oil, like flaxseed, and pigment sometimes with fillers and thickeners added to the mix.

Oil paint has been used for hundreds of years. So what is it that makes this paint so special? And why is it so expensive? At its most basic, it's just a mixture of oil and pigment.īut depending on the color and quality, a liter of this paint could cost you $285 to $1,100. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
