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The Craftsman Putty
Description
This multi-purpose putty is made for longevity and for complete cross-compatibility within the Allbäck family of pure linseed oil products. It can be used for glazing, and it can also be used for filling cracks and holes.
Made from cold-pressed, purified, raw linseed oil and different types of chalk, this putty is used for glazing windows and also for filling in cracks and holes in wood without shrinking, outdoors and indoors.
Some extra sensitivity and practice with the material will result in craftsman-quality work that will last a long time and be easy to maintain.
Application: Glazing
Remove the entire contents from the container and knead well before using. If the putty is too soft, allow to cool, or set on an absorbent surface to soak off some oil, or sparingly add some Allbäck Chalk Powder. If the putty is too firm, warm it up or add some Allbäck Purified Raw Linseed Oil.
Before applying the putty to glaze windows, paint shellac in the wooden rebates of the window that will come into direct contact with the putty. This will seal the wood and prevent the oil from being drawn out of the putty over time, leading to premature putty failure.
Brush the glass with a small amount of Allbäck Pumice Powder to remove oil residue. Paint right away or later with Allbäck Linseed Oil Paint. There is no need for this putty to be entirely cured before painting with Allbäck Linseed Oil Paint, unlike with other putties and paints. This is a major time-saver.
Application: Putty as filler
Allbäck’s putty is not just for glazing. It is a versatile filler that can be used in many ways. It is described by Hans Allbäck as a “medium bodied” putty, which can be used for glazing, and also for filling cracks and holes up to 1⁄2 in.
- Use to glaze traditional metal windows, and for leaded glass.
- Use on boats as a seaming putty.
- Back-bed metal fittings and fasteners before mounting to any exterior surface.
Sage Advice
Seal and tighten up butt joints or corner joints with Allbäck's putty slurry prior to assembly.
- Treat absorbent end-grains of wood with Purified Raw Linseed Oil.
- Apply a generous putty slurry when putting the joints together, allowing excess slurry to ooze out.
- Wipe away and finish with the full bodied putty to fill any remaining cracks.
Coverage
- 1 L of putty will fill 1 L of space, or 1000 cm3, or 61 in3.
Cleaning
- Allbäck Linseed Soap and water.
Storage
Allbäck Linseed Oil Putty can be kept for up to one year at room temperature in a sealed container. If the putty becomes hard, warm the putty and then knead until smooth on a cold surface. Can be frozen for long-term storage.
Documents
Technical Documents
- Little Handbook About Allbäck Linseed Oil Paint
- Le Petit livre de la peinture à l'huile de lin Allbäck
Companion Guides by Sage Restoration
- General Guidelines for Allbäck Linseed Oil Paint
- Conditions générales d'utilisation de la peinture à l'huile de lin Allbäck
- Putty Estimating Guide for Windows
Safety Data Sheets
Video
Linseed Oil Putty for Glazinging & Filling


