Gamblin - Solvent-Free Fluid Medium

Solvent-Free Fluid Medium

125 ml
SKU: 31269
MPN: 02604
125 ml
List: $15.75
$12.60
SAVE 20%
250 ml
SKU: 34420
MPN: 02608
250 ml
List: $26.00
$20.80
SAVE 20%

Extend oil colors smoothly while painting without solvents or harsh fumes

Safflower oil and alkyd resin combine to create flow without the harsh fumes of traditional painting mediums. Gamblin's Solvent-Free Fluid formula thins oil paint to a workable consistency while maintaining body, colors glide off the brush smoothly but don't become runny or lose their structure on the canvas.

The medium accelerates drying moderately: thin layers reach touch-dry in 48-72 hours, giving you substantially more working time than Galkyd while still moving faster than straight oil paint. This window proves ideal for artists who want some control over drying times without committing to either extreme. You can blend and adjust during the session, then return to a dry surface within days rather than weeks.

Beyond flow, this medium intensifies how your colors behave visually. Pigments become more transparent, allowing underlayers to show through with clarity. Gloss increases noticeably, and color saturation deepens, reds appear richer, blues more vibrant. The safflower oil base resists yellowing better than linseed, particularly valuable when working with whites and pale colors that need to stay clean over time. Studio ventilation remains simple since no solvents evaporate during application or drying.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Safflower oil and alkyd resin formula
  • Increases flow for smooth application
  • Dries in 48-72 hours when thin
  • Longer working time than Galkyd
  • Enhances transparency and color saturation
  • Creates glossy finish on dried layers
Painting

Painting Purchase Guide

Paint Types

Acrylic Paints - Fast-drying, water-based paints perfect for beginners and professionals. Versatile medium suitable for canvas, paper, wood, and other surfaces.

Oil Paints - Traditional slow-drying paints offering rich colors and extended working time. Ideal for detailed work and blending techniques.

Watercolors - Transparent water-soluble paints for creating luminous, flowing artwork. Perfect for landscapes, illustrations, and expressive painting.

Decorative Paints - Specialty paints for furniture, walls, and decorative projects. Includes chalk paint, milk paint, and metallic formulations.

Painting Tools - Essential painting accessories including palettes, mediums, varnishes, and cleaning supplies for professional painting work.

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