Paint & Mediums Oil Painting Solvents

Maimeri's Venetian Turpentine is a golden solution, also called "fatty essence." It increases the shine and flexibility of paint.

Grumbacher Turpentine is a traditional solvent used for thinning oil colors and varnishes. It improves flow, dissolves wet color easily, and evaporates rapidly. Grumbacher Turpentine can be added directly to paints or mediums for thinning. When using as a brush cleaner, soak brushes thoroughly to...

Sunnyside Odorless Paint Thinner is completely odorless and free of objectionable aromatic solvent content. It is perfect for anyone who needs to keep odor levels low when using thinner for oil-based paints. The thinner evaporates cleanly with no residual odor or residue. Quart container (32 o...

High powered, fast drying solvent for thinning epoxies, fiberglass and other resins. Quart container (32 oz).

Natural solvent for oil paints Low-toxic alternative to turpentine Has a light, pleasant scent Can be used to prepare varnishes Rublev Spike Oil is a natural solvent that provides a low-toxic alternative to turpentine. Derived from the lavender plant, it has a light, floral smell ...

Winsor & Newton Artist's Picture Cleaner is a liquid which dissolves linseed oil oxidation and cleans soiled oil paintings. It containes an emulsified mixture of Copaiba balsam, dipentene, and pine oil with ammonia. The liquid settles out in two layers. Thinning is not recommended. Follow directions...

Use Schmincke Varnish Remover to safely remove varnish when a painting needs to be cleaned or revarnished. Gently apply it with a soft, lint-free cloth. Stronger than turpentine, it will more easily remove the existing varnish coat without damaging the paint film underne...

Weber Turpenoid Slow Dry is a mild solvent with no harmful aromas and a very high (200°F/93°C) flashpoint, making it safer for studios and classrooms. Use it for thinning oil colors and modifying oil mediums. Offering very slow and complete evaporation, it allows for more open time whe...

This volatile, flammable diluting agent is suitable for thinning oil and alkyd colors, as well as for cleaning brushes. Slightly slower drying than turpentine, it has the added benefit of not deteriorating when stored.

Add to oil paints, mediums and varnishes for an exquisite jewel-like quality and tough, enamel-like surface. Derived from European larch trees, this resin has the consistency of honey and is offered in its pure, undiluted state. Dilute with 20% turpentine and use sparingly to a 5% maximum of t...

When mixed with oil colors, Sennelier Rectified Turpentine Spirits produce a very agreeable paste that's ideal for underpainting or sketching techniques. This traditional thinner is distilled from pine gum spirits harvested in the Landes Forest of Gascony, France. It reflects the outstanding qua...

Winsor & Newton Sansodor makes a viscous mixture that evaporates slowly, increasing blending time. It costs approximately the same as turpentine, but has minimal odor and does not deteriorate when stored. Use it to thin oil colors and clean brushes. It's also suitable for use with alkyd paint. ...

Low Odor Mineral Spirits acts as a fine quality thinner for use in reducing most brush-applied alkyd and oil paints, varnishes, and enamels. It improves brushing qualities and cleans brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. It can also be used to remove dirt and grease from surfaces before painting. ...

Citra Solv Natural Citrus Cleaner is a versatile citrus solvent that's ideal for a variety of art applications, including fabric transfer, mixed media, altering of magazine pages, photo transfers, and other creative projects. Great for those with chemical sensitivities, Citra Solv can also be use...

Utrecht Gum Spirits Turpentine is the traditional choice of artists for diluting oil paints and alkyds. It's also great for mixing your own custom mediums. Gum turpentine is distilled from wood whereas mineral spirits turpentine is produced from petroleum. Artists tend to prefer gum turpentine ...