Solvents

Solvents are used to dilute colours and to clean brushes and equipment. English Distilled Turpentine makes a viscous mixture which evaporates slowly. It is the most hazardous and strongest smelling solvent, and can deteriorate on storage. Artists’ White [or mineral] Spirit (not available in the USA) makes a watery mixture which evaporates quickly and is less hazardous. It does not deteriorate on storage. Sansodor™ makes a viscous mixture, which evaporates slowly, and is the least hazardous. It does not deteriorate on storage, has a minimal odour and can be travelled with safely.

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Artists' Picture Cleaner
Artists' Picture Cleaner
from £3.77

A natural resin/oil emulsion containing ammonia designed for cleaning varnished paintings.

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Artists' White Spirit
Artists' White Spirit
from £2.86

Used to dilute oil colours and for cleaning brushes.

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English Distilled Turps
English Distilled Turps
from £2.86

Used to dilute oil colours and cleaning brushes. Has good wetting properties.

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Sansodor
Sansodor
from £2.86

Low odour diluent. Slow to evaporate and useful in controlling oils.

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Loxley Low Odour White Spirit
Loxley Low Odour White Spirit
£6.59

For thinning oil colours & cleaning brushes.

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Zest-It
Zest-It
from £4.80

The green alternative to white spirit and turps, Zest-It is a natural solvent made from pure ingredients.

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