Grumbacher Cobalt Drier - Cobalt Drier for Oil Painting (74 ml / 2.5 fl. oz)
Grumbacher Cobalt Drier is a scientifically proven siccative (drying agent) for oil painting, designed to significantly reduce drying time while preserving the structural integrity and color brilliance of your artwork. Formulated for professional use, it is considered the gentlest cobalt-based drier when applied correctly and sparingly.
✦ Features & Benefits
✦ Fast-drying – significantly reduces the drying time of oil paints and painting mediums
✦ Scientifically approved – the most paint-film-compatible drying solution for professional use
✦ Highly concentrated – effective in micro-doses (drop-by-drop application)
✦ Indirect mixing – must first be blended into a painting medium (e.g. linseed or alkyd oil)
✦ Compatible with traditional oil techniques – ideal for glazing, layering, and impasto
✦ Important Application Note
✦ Do not apply directly to paint
✦ Add sparingly to your chosen oil medium (e.g. linseed oil, stand oil, alkyd medium)
✦ After dilution, mix the prepared medium into your paint
✦ Always test before use to avoid unwanted reactions
✦ Do not overdose – overuse can cause yellowing, cracking, or brittle paint films
✦ Technical Data
✦ Content: 74 ml (2.5 fl. oz)
✦ Type: Siccative / cobalt drying medium
✦ Application: Indirect – via painting medium
✦ Effect: Drying accelerator
✦ Safety: Use with caution and in minimal quantities
✦ Compatibility: All classic oil painting media
Grumbacher Cobalt Drier is ideal for experienced oil painters seeking to accelerate the drying process without sacrificing archival quality, film integrity, or color stability — especially in time-sensitive or multi-layer painting workflows.
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Manufacturer information:
Art Material International
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Schleswig-Holstein
Kaltenkirchen, Deutschland, 24568
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