Distemper comprises a base, a binder, a thinner and a pigment. Whitening or chalk forms the base, glue forms the binder, water forms the carrier or thinner and a colouring pigment.
Distempers are available in a powder form or a paste form. They are to be mixed with hot water before use. This is more or less used as a water paint. Here, whitening or chalk serves as the base instead of white lead and the water is used as a carrier instead of linseed oil.
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