The Use of TRI-Funori® as a Binding Medium for Chromatic Reintegration in Contemporary Unvarnished Paintings

Each material is suited to the different paint characteristics and pictorial techniques of various artworks by contributing surface’s stability visual unity, ability display it without interruption. For this article, polysaccharide TRI-Funori was tested used as a binding medium for chromatic reintegration in three oil acrylic mockups artwork Portuguese artist Jorge Martins. This choice based on such compatibility, low toxicity, water-based properties, good properties color matching. Advantages transparency less tendency yellow, capacity dry matte, ease removal were observed. It presents dispersion inorganic pigments, adhesion surfaces with or preparation. However, also disadvantages weak organic example [PB15] Phthalocyanine Blue [PR83] Carmine Rose, become powdery. During drying process, tends lighten, making adjustment process difficult. The mimetic method, achieved small dots, retouching. applied Ferrario® pigmenti puri Winsor & Newton® powdered carried out fine brush Finest Sable no1.