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It all depends, I suppose, on your usage. The 100% safest way is just to buy it at the store... never try to make it yourself by boiling raw linseed oil as you'll no doubt wind up with a pretty good fire on your hands.
Today's "Boiled Linseed oil" is mixed with chemical agenyts that cause it to dry more quickly than raw linseed oil. Heating raw linseed oil (under laboratory conditions!) causes it to polymerize and oxidize, making it thicker and shortening its drying time. Again, kids, don't try this at home!
What else can I help you with?
Is linseed oil combustible?
Yes, linseed oil is combustible.
Is linseed oil flammable?
Yes, linseed oil is flammable.
Is linseed oil saturated?
No, linseed oil is not a saturated fat; it is a polyunsaturated oil.
Why is linseed oil not used for oilstone?
why i linseed oil not used on oil stones
What is the alternative to linseed oil for oil painting?
An alternative to linseed oil for oil painting is walnut oil.
Is boiled linseed oil flammable?
Yes, boiled linseed oil is flammable.
Is linseed oil flammable when dry?
Yes, linseed oil is flammable when dry.
What is the difference between double boiled linseed oil and boiled linseed oil?
Double boiled linseed oil contains extra chemical additives that boiled linseed oil does not have. These chemical are added to help with the drying process.
What is a suitable substitute for linseed oil in oil painting?
A suitable substitute for linseed oil in oil painting is walnut oil.
Why do you have to use linseed oil to knock in a bat?
We use linseed oil because it soaks into the the bat and makes it moist and knocking in becomes much easier but make sure to use raw linseed oil and not boiled linseed oil. The bat does not soak boiled linseed oil. Raw linseed oil not only increases the life of the bat but also makes the performance of the bat better.
Does linseed oil damage paint?
Linseed oil does not damage paint. Linseed oil is used along with turpentine in oil paints as a type of paint thinner. Linseed oil extends the life of oil paint, makes it easier to thin out, control the paint and paint layers.
What do you add to linseed oil to dilute it?
For painting purposes, linseed oil is sometimes thinned with turpentine.
