Grumbacher - Gum Spirits of Turpentine
Gum Spirits of Turpentine
Thin oils to watercolor fluidity and strip brushes clean overnight
Gum spirits of turpentine thins oil paint without the harsh chemical smell that characterizes petroleum distillates. This traditional solvent dissolves wet color quickly and evaporates rapidly, making it ideal for cleaning brushes between color changes during active painting sessions. The refined distillation process removes impurities while preserving turpentine's natural solvency, giving you effective thinning power with relatively mild fumes compared to mineral spirits.
Add it directly to paint on your palette to improve flow for glazing techniques, or blend it into oil mediums to adjust viscosity. The fast evaporation rate means thin washes dry faster than those extended with slower-drying oils, useful when building up transparent layers. For brush cleaning, soak bristles thoroughly to dissolve accumulated pigment, then wipe and rinse before moving to soap and water for final cleaning.
Grumbacher sources genuine gum turpentine from pine resin rather than synthetic alternatives, maintaining the working properties oil painters have relied on for centuries. The familiar pine scent signals you're working with authentic turpentine rather than petroleum substitutes. Available in multiple sizes to match your studio consumption rate and storage capacity.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Traditional thinner for oil paints and varnishes
- Improves flow and workability of oils
- Dissolves wet color for easy cleanup
- Evaporates rapidly for faster drying
- Effective brush cleaner removes pigment thoroughly
- Add directly to color or mediums
