Quiz: What is the difference between Titanium White and Zinc White?
Answer: Zinc White is more transparent than Titanium White. There are a few other differences between the two. These white paints are used in acrylic and oil painting. Watercolor has a Chinese White, but generally the white paper is reserved for the whites in watercolor painting.
Titanium White:
( Also known as Permanent White). It is the most common, can be more chalky, can be used as a primer and pigment, has a strong covering power as it is more opaque making it great for highlights. It is relatively "cool" and dries faster than Zinc White.
Flake White:
(Also known as Lead White or Silver White...can be harmful is swallowed). This is the oldest of the whites. It is very opaque and relatively "warm". It is made from white lead and is suitable for building up an impasto (a technique of applying paint thickly). It is comparatively quick-drying, durable and flexible. It speeds up the drying time of other pigments.
Zinc White: It has a pure, cold-white appearance that is most transparent, fairly intense, but subject to cracking when dry. Great for magnificent tints and glazing. It dries slowly. It is relatively "cool".
Superba White: This is an improved form of Titanium White made with artist quality oil that is non-yellowing. Very opaque and "cool".
Karen, sent this site to read comments on this subject by different artist. The site is a fun one to keep in your favorites....It is called Wet Canvas....
http://www.wetcanvas.com/
Happy Painting.
Answer: Zinc White is more transparent than Titanium White. There are a few other differences between the two. These white paints are used in acrylic and oil painting. Watercolor has a Chinese White, but generally the white paper is reserved for the whites in watercolor painting.
Titanium White:
( Also known as Permanent White). It is the most common, can be more chalky, can be used as a primer and pigment, has a strong covering power as it is more opaque making it great for highlights. It is relatively "cool" and dries faster than Zinc White.
Flake White:
(Also known as Lead White or Silver White...can be harmful is swallowed). This is the oldest of the whites. It is very opaque and relatively "warm". It is made from white lead and is suitable for building up an impasto (a technique of applying paint thickly). It is comparatively quick-drying, durable and flexible. It speeds up the drying time of other pigments.
Zinc White: It has a pure, cold-white appearance that is most transparent, fairly intense, but subject to cracking when dry. Great for magnificent tints and glazing. It dries slowly. It is relatively "cool".
Superba White: This is an improved form of Titanium White made with artist quality oil that is non-yellowing. Very opaque and "cool".
Karen, sent this site to read comments on this subject by different artist. The site is a fun one to keep in your favorites....It is called Wet Canvas....
http://www.wetcanvas.com/
Happy Painting.
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