#0, Lime Suppliers
Posted by cathyhastie on 26-Nov-10 at 04:36 PM
I am looking for the right calcium oxide (lime) for my first fresco. I am in Portland, OR. Does anyone know where to purchase a 50lb bag? I have struck out with all of the usual places...Thanks!
#1, RE: Lime Suppliers
Posted by admin on 02-Dec-10 at 12:26 PM
In response to message #0
Hi,there is no "conventional" place to buy this lime
you can use regular type-s lime from home depot
you can find the video on how to prep it here:
http://youtube.com/frescoschool however you really need a lime putty - you can buy it here: http://www.FrescoShop.com
http://www.truefresco.com/frescoshop also it will save you loads of time and anquish if you watch this DVD to learn about specifics of Fresco Plaster http://www.truefresco.com/frescoshop/product_info.php?products_id=45
#2, RE: Lime Suppliers
Posted by cathyhastie on 08-Dec-10 at 10:57 AM
In response to message #0
I really want to make my own lime putty with high calcium lime (aka calcium oxide, hot lime, quick lime etc.). If anyone in the Northwest can tell me where they purchased a bag, I would appreciate it. Thanks!
#3, RE: Lime Suppliers
Posted by admin on 10-Dec-10 at 03:28 PM
In response to message #2
i dont think anyone (fresco artist) does this - it this way. This really does not worth the effort when you paint professionally - takes to much "artist unrelated" effort and for it to achieve proper ageing and plasticity you need to wait upto 2 years.for experimentation - any calcium based (min 90%) quicklime will do, GenLime or Chemical Lime are the biggest manufactures.
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