The formulated semi-gloss paint has a drying time of < 2 hours and < 6 hours for surface dry and tack-free property respectively. The paint also possesses good resistance to blistering hence, it indicates that it has good external exposure resistance and thus can perform well when exposed to environmental conditions such as rain and sun. The formulated paint exhibited good adhesion, tackiness, opacity, flexibility and hardness properties. The paint has viscosity of 128 centipoise which makes it suitable for application by either brush or spray. The formulated semi-gloss paint has a pH of 7.82 which is a good pH for domestic paints. The physicochemical characterization of the paint indicates that it's a good paint with relatively very low VOC emission which conformed with the standard of the environmental pollution regulatory bodies in terms of chemical toxicity. In this study, Luffa aegyptiaca seed oil-modified alkyd resin was used as a binder in the formulation of a solvent based Semi-gloss paint. Apart from these benefits it encourages painters to enjoy the process of mixing the magical substances that become part of that wonderful creative process - the art of painting This book provides artists with the basic knowledge to experiment freely and produce their own media at a fraction of the cost of premixed commercial products. The high cost of commercially prepared art materials has been a major influence in the artist’s on-going quest to find reasonable substitutes. An understanding of the properties and characteristics of traditional art media and processes will equip the artist with knowledge that will enable him/her to develop new possibilities founded on stable and tested principles. In order to be able to experiment with new and unconventional materials a basic knowledge of traditional conventions is a necessity. This results from the curiosity of contemporary artists to explore alternatives to traditional materials and techniques. There is a growing need and desire amongst serious professional artists and students to know more about the composition and properties of the art media that they utilise in the creative process. This book covers most paint/ink media used by artists. All materials are discussed in detail enough for artists to intelligently experiment in the studio without risking catastophic failure of their artworks. The purpose of this book is to make it possible for artists to make their own paint media in their studio. Quality control test carried out on the two (2) samples of emulsion paint showed that the local pigment and extenders used (titanium iv oxide, calcium trioxocarbonate iv, kaoline, yellow iron oxide and red iron oxide) fitted in so well in the paints to give the necessary adhesion, opacity and coverage, with excellent binding effect observed. The two (2) samples gave high quality emulsion paints in terms of its brush ability, opacity, coverage, stability etc. The first sample was a creamy white colour paint, while the second sample has a result of the mixture of blending of locally sourced yellow iron oxide and red iron oxide. Emulsion paint of two (2) samples was produced, and calcium carbonate locally obtained was used in larger quantity in order to reduce the cost of production of the paint with little of the expensive titanium iv oxide added. The major raw materials used for the production of the emulsion paint: water, titanium iv oxide, calcium carbonate, kaoline, calgon, natrosol, biocide P.V.A, ammonia, deformer (Ginap) kerosene, yellow iron oxide and red iron oxide. The materials used for the production was of local source. The major aim of this research work is to produce emulsion paint from locally sourced pigment & extenders.
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