Linseed oil has been a core component in the making of paint for centuries. In times past, linseed oil was used as a carrier in what we know as ‘oil paints’ along with quantities of natural pigment, white lead and turpentine. These paints were excellent for protecting timber from the elements and lasted for decades. These traditional paints have long since died out due primarily to the significant health risks associated with using lead in paint, as well as the explosive growth of the petrochemical industry in the second half of the 20th century…. read the full article on here