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What is Cobra?
Cobra is an oil paint and like all oil paints, it consists of pigment, and a drying oil, linseed oil. Cobra does not contain water, it can be mixed with water.
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In which grades is Cobra available?
Cobra is available in the grades Cobra Artist and Cobra Study.
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In what ways does Cobra differ from traditional oil paints?
With Cobra water-mixable oil paint, you can paint in the same way as with traditional oil paints.
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Building up a Cobra oil painting
If you want to build up an oil painting in multiple layers, the same rules apply as with other oil paint: the 'fat over lean' method.
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Video Cobra Varnishes
After 9 to 12 months of drying, the painting can be varnished.
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Can Cobra be combined with traditional oil paint?
Cobra is an oil paint and it can be mixed with traditional oil paint.
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How do you use Cobra Mediums?
Mediums affect the properties of the paint and are often invaluable for a durable build-up of your painting.
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Cobra Painting Paste
Cobra Painting Paste is a thick colourless medium that can be mixed with Cobra in any ratio.
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Brushes
Each technique calls for a different brush. Naturally, you have your own preferences.
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Cleaning brushes
While working with Cobra, you can easily clean your brushes with water.
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How do you get started with Cobra?
So you want to begin painting with Cobra oil paint. In that case, it's useful to know what you need to get started.
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Cobra basic palette
So, you want to start painting with Cobra for the first time. In this video, we show you what you will need to do this.
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What is Impasto painting?
Impasto is a painting technique that uses thick layers of paint.
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Glazing
Glazing comes from the word ‘glacis’. This is a technique in which you apply a transparent layer.
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Alla Prima
‘Alla prima’ is also known as ‘wet-on-wet’ painting.
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Cobra versus Acrylic
Acrylic paint is completely different to oil paint.
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