RobinZ Well-known member Messages 124 Mar 1, 2021 #1 How long is safe to wait til your acrylic underpainting has dried to paint oils on top? Has anyone had any issues with oils not sticking after they've dried?
How long is safe to wait til your acrylic underpainting has dried to paint oils on top? Has anyone had any issues with oils not sticking after they've dried?
snoball Certifiable Supporting Member Messages 8,354 Mar 1, 2021 #2 I paint on an acrylic underpainting as soon as it is dry to the touch. Sometimes I speed it up with a hair dryer. It's never been an issue.
I paint on an acrylic underpainting as soon as it is dry to the touch. Sometimes I speed it up with a hair dryer. It's never been an issue.
Artyczar Moderator Messages 13,128 Mar 1, 2021 #3 Same here. As soon as it's dry where I can wipe my hand across it and make sure. Dry to the touch, like sno said. I've not had any problems with them not sticking. Just don't do it the other way around (acrylic over oil).
Same here. As soon as it's dry where I can wipe my hand across it and make sure. Dry to the touch, like sno said. I've not had any problems with them not sticking. Just don't do it the other way around (acrylic over oil).
