Of special interest to artists are the visual attributes that result. In many ways the work resembles a print; this is because the edge of the paper is exposed, since it is masked when doing the piece. Oil pastels, charcoal, graphite, soft and hard pastels can be intermixed in the Sal-Zar medium. When dry they bond in the paper as the medium saturates the paper. Spray enamels, that usually look harsh and unattractive when applied, soften in the medium. This mixture of materials allows the artist to create work that is truly distinctive. This in no way implies that the traditional pastel artist should give up the time-tested manner of traditional application. Sal-Zar is a tool for the artist to use. But there is more. Sal-Zar Medium is also a medium when painting in oils, and as a final varnish. As a non-yellowing complicated new-age resin, it is a poly-varnish in chemical composition. The medium works extremely well with wax, and as an encaustic painting medium.

While you cannot use Sal-Zar with water media, you can use Sal-Zar to coat the water media and then apply oil on top. In this way the artist can create mixed media work that has the advantage of oils as the final coating.

HEALTH HAZARDS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN USING SAL-ZAR

Artists are notoriously careless when it comes to their use of artist’s materials. Attention to this problem has only recently occurred. The artist interested in the steps to take to guard our health when using pants should read the U.S Guidelines on this or the steps outlined in technical books on the subject of painting. Protect yourself if you use Sal-Zar. That said, I must confess to be a consummate fool with respect to that rule. But, you will have to forgive me as the originator of the product and original guinea pig. But don’t follow my stupidity. Use proper ventilation. Sal-Zar is a petrol chemical, and contains petroleum distillates. Poison, over time and guaranteed (so it is said) to result in brain damage, memory loss, respiratory problems, and death if abused. Don’t eat or drink Sal-Zar, or fail to follow the warning on the label, which confirms with the USA standards for health protection from possible damage from the use or misuse of a manufacturer product.