Bell Target Paint

[Josie & John]

Does anyone know the proportions of castor oil to white paint powder to produce bell target paint?

My existing supply was put together by a club member over 10 years ago and is coming to an end, so I'll need to make up some more.

John

[4end]

Does anyone know the proportions of castor oil to white paint powder to produce bell target paint?

My existing supply was put together by a club member over 10 years ago and is coming to an end, so I'll need to make up some more.

John

The white paint powder is titanium dioxide or artists white. When mixed with vegetable or baby oil it produces a none drying paint. The proportions are random as any amount of powder mixed with oil to a creamy consistency will produce an adequate covering paint.

[Josie & John]

The white paint powder is titanium dioxide or artists white. When mixed with vegetable or baby oil it produces a none drying paint. The proportions are random as any amount of powder mixed with oil to a creamy consistency will produce an adequate covering paint.

Thank you.

[Unframed Dave]

Just a note on veg oil, it will work but will go rancid, especially quickly if kept in an open container.

I just mix more white in until it feels right. If it's too runny, add more.

Dave

[Muskett]

No idea, but would linseed oil work?

[edbear2]

I mixed up Ti diox powder and Castor oil maybe 6 years ago for my practice target, still works 100% with a stir, been out in the garage all that time

Ratio is to a smooth paint like consistancy, apply and see if covers well, add more oil /powder as needed.

ATB, ED

[harvey_s]

At home I just use white artists oil paint with engine oil just mixed to a consistency I'm happy with.
Doesn't go off or smell with age.

[PhatMan]

John,

I take a tablespoon of titanium dioxide powder, and 'slack' it down with Mineral Oil BP ( from pharmacist, or just use Johnsons Baby Oil ) until it is the consistency I like.

Have fun

Best regards

Russ

[Josie & John]

Thank you all for your kind advice.

A very kind member has offered to send me some already made up paint, for which I am very grateful.

My last pot must have lasted for 10 years.

Kind regards,

John

[Modski66]

At home I just use white artists oil paint with engine oil just mixed to a consistency I'm happy with.
Doesn't go off or smell with age.

I wish that could be said of me...

[Josie & John]

I wish that could be said of me...

You and me both. I was once accused of hiding Saddam's weapons of mass destruction in a part of my anatomy by a club member - some people

John

[Phil Russell]

I used Johnson's baby oil... maybe 10ml and adding the powder until the mix looked / felt OK. A little goes a long way.

In desperate times I have used old emulsion paint in the 'tester' pots. OK, it dries but worked for me ... non competitive plinking.
Cheers, Phil

[Josie & John]

I used Johnson's baby oil... maybe 10ml and adding the powder until the mix looked / felt OK. A little goes a long way.

In desperate times I have used old emulsion paint in the 'tester' pots. OK, it dries but worked for me ... non competitive plinking.
Cheers, Phil

Thanks Phil.