Experimental Study on The Priming Techniques for Oil Painting

Abstract

The objectives of this experimental research on the primer formula for oil paintings were to research and experiment with the primer formula for oil painting. This research started by studying information from relevant documents for learning techniques and priming processes for oil painting. Analyze the documents to make a primer for oil painting in 6 techniques: 1) Acrylic techniques, 2) Japanese techniques, 3) Talcum technique, 4) Gypsum base techniques, 5) Corn and Baking Soda Techniques and 6) Clear primer technique. Summarize the experimental results by analyzing the changes in the primer and assessing the satisfaction of the 15 students who study in the oil painting program in the faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai. The results of the satisfaction of the student groups with the use of the primer in all 3 aspects are as follows: 1) The texture of the surface after primed on canvas, 2) The adhesion aspect of primer on canvas and
3) the suitability to absorb oil paints of canvas. The findings illustrated that sample students were the most satisfied with is the use of Japanese techniques primer at a moderate to high level with an average of 4.62. The next satisfying primer is an acrylic technical primer, Talcum technique, Clear primer technique, Gypsum base techniques and Corn and Baking Soda Techniques, respectively.