Flake White Alternative - Non Toxic -40ml/150ml

Great substitute for the now defunct flake white.
Really impressed with the range of oils and mediums which can be hard to source in the UK.
Service is also excellent.

Good alternative to flake white, first time I’ve used it. Does dry quicker than titanium white which I found a huge advantage in block ins. It comes out the tube nice and thick but I found it makes a rather runny mix with some colours. However it’s not a huge negative.

I’ve never used the toxic version thus my review is based without comparison.
It’s a beautiful textured paint that holds brushstrokes though with a bit of time and agitation you can make it less viscous. It’s a soft white rather than a brilliant one.
It doesn’t have the chalky quality of titanium white when mixed with colours. it worked beautifully with my Michael Harding paints and impasto medium. It has a stringy quality that I have never encountered with MH or winsor and Newton. It’s great for highlights as you can “place” the paint on the surface as opposed to dragging or brushing. I found detail work is easier with this consistency as long as a raised detail is desired. It’s also reasonably priced for a premium brand.

This is an amazing alternative to flake white! Everything I've ordered from this brand so far have been absolutely excellent! Highly recommend them, I like how they label many of their products that are non-toxic- which is extremely useful for the non-toxic artists out there

Flake White Alternative - Non Toxic -40ml/150ml

Excellent alternative to lead white and could not have been more helpful. Thanks again

Of all the lead white replacements that I tried this one is so far the best. I have tried all the ones that I could get my hands on and I have a lot of experience with true lead white - this one comes closest.

Flake White Alternative - Non Toxic -40ml/150ml

Fast shipping great service good product, Nice to have the opportunity to buy products made for special need in painting.

I have tried many, many whites over the years to try to mimic flake white, especially the semitransparent properties in the half lights. This paint is different because a titanium base is not used. If a titanium base is used then the mix all too easily goes 'chalky' ie too cool, too opaque and the 'old master' look is ruined. THIS PAINT IS DIFFERENT. a)it is not overpowering in a mix, b) It dries a fast as flake white c) Its price is the same as titanium and not astronomical like flake white is today and d) It's non-toxic so I can sand back layers without worrying about inhaling that lead dust. That was always the killer for me - its ok not trying to injest flake white, but you should never sand it or you risk inhaling the dust in to your lungs. This paint is the best alternative, but there is one aside - it doesn't quite reach the very top value of white sometimes required very minimally in a painting e.g the last highlights etc. For that I have a separate pile of Winsor and Newton Griffin Alkyd fast drying white that I use just to tint those top notes. Job done.