{"product_id":"lascaux-acrylic-sizing-2005","title":"Lascaux Acrylic Sizing 2005 — Acrylic sizing for raw canvas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLascaux Acrylic Sizing 2005 — pre-sizing for canvas, solvent-free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing 2005 is the water-based sizing Lascaux uses to prepare raw canvas before priming. It is a thick liquid, 3,000 to 4,000 mPa·s at 20 °C, dilutable in water and free of solvents and plasticisers. Unlike a traditional animal-glue ground, it does not gel when cold and needs no heating: it is applied as it comes, at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizing raw linen freshly stretched on a frame, before applying gesso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealing the weave of a porous cotton so the priming does not sink into the fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing bleed-through of paint to the back of the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing a flexible, porous support that will receive oil paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Sizing 2005?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot classified as hazardous\u003c\/strong\u003e under the CLP Regulation on chemical products: no pictogram and no signal word. It is not dangerous goods in transport either\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourless\u003c\/strong\u003e: it dries without altering the colour of the fabric, as the sample on raw linen shows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDilutes and cleans up with water, with no need for solvents in the studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 3,000 to 4,000 mPa·s it is a thick liquid that stays where you put it instead of running through the weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent penetrating power\u003c\/strong\u003e and highly economical: a diluted litre covers a great deal of canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeclared elastic, age-resistant and non-yellowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy brush: diluted 1:1 with water\u003c\/strong\u003e, spread evenly and generously. \u003cstrong\u003eBy palette knife: undiluted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage: around 80 ml\/m² per coat\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on how it is applied and on the support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch the canvas \u003cstrong\u003etaut\u003c\/strong\u003e before sizing it. It may slacken as it dries, depending on the weight and weave of the fabric: if so, re-stretch it before priming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn fibrous fabrics, \u003cstrong\u003esand the sizing once thoroughly dry\u003c\/strong\u003e with the finest sandpaper or a pumice block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with the support and the room at \u003cstrong\u003e8 °C minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt takes an acrylic primer on top: \u003cstrong\u003eLascaux Primer, Gesso or Structura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePresentation and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: \u003cstrong\u003e500 ml jar, 1 litre jar and 5 litre bucket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied to order\u003c\/strong\u003e, usually around two weeks from order confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place, in its original container, away from heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLascaux Colours \u0026amp; Restauro has manufactured in Brüttisellen, Switzerland, since 1963.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it should not be used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot to be applied to the textile support of an original artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, front or back. Its place is new canvas, and there it has no such limitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a relining adhesive nor a paint-layer consolidant.\u003c\/strong\u003e If that is what you need, write to us and we will point you to the product that does it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt does not replace a traditional animal-glue and filler ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, nor does it aim to reproduce one. It is a different thing, for a different way of working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a painting medium, not a material for intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e on cultural heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEUH208 — Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and the mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1). May produce an allergic reaction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEUH210 — Safety data sheet available on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are already sensitised to isothiazolinones, avoid contact. Use protective goggles against splashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf it gets on your skin, wash with soap and water. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not use solvents or thinners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not pour down the drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat colour is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eIn the container it is a white liquid, and it dries colourless: it does not alter the colour of the canvas.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for oil painting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eYes. It is expressly listed among its uses, as pre-sizing of canvas before priming.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it contain solvents?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eIt is declared free of solvents and plasticisers, and dilutes in water. Even so, work in a ventilated space, as with any studio product.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it stored?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eCool and dry, in its original container, away from heat and direct sunlight.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Write to us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34614504565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/innovart.art\"\u003einnovart.art\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@innovart.art\"\u003einfo@innovart.art\u003c\/a\u003e and we will advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e.innv-faq{margin-top:8px;}.innv-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e2dc;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;}.innv-faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:14px 46px 14px 16px;position:relative;font-weight:700;}.innv-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.innv-faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:1.4em;line-height:1;color:#00494f;}.innv-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'\\2013';}.innv-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid #efece6;}.innv-faq summary:hover{background:#faf8f5;}.innv-faq__a{padding:12px 16px 16px;margin:0;}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Lascaux","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":53985956430171,"sku":"2005.46","price":24.11,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 liter","offer_id":53985956462939,"sku":"2005.62","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 litres","offer_id":53985956495707,"sku":"2005.78","price":184.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/8441\/2251\/files\/innovart.art-materiales-conservacion-restauracion-lascaux-acrylic-sizing-2005.png?v=1788694770","url":"https:\/\/innovart.art\/en\/products\/lascaux-acrylic-sizing-2005","provider":"Innovart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}