Jun 17, 2013 · Turpentine (real, bona-fide, spirits of Gum Turpentine) is the distilled product of the sap of a pine tree. Turpenoid is a petroleum distillate–mineral spirits. The “mother” of Turpentine is a pine tree; the “mother” of Turpenoid is an oil well. Some people just seem to be more sensitive to one, and some people more sensitive to the ...

Jul 6, 2020 · So, Turpentine’s “mother” is a pine tree, whereas Odorless Mineral Spirits’ “mother” is an oil well. Chemically, it truly is that simple. Any of these solvents may be used to wash a brush, or to clean equipment, but only Turpentine, or Odorless Mineral Spirits are really appropriate for use as an ingredient for an oil painting ...

Apr 29, 2010 · Turpentine: Strong odor. One of the most compatible solvents for oil paint. Fast drying. Relatively aggressive in its solvent action. It is the distilled sap of a pine tree. Odorless Mineral Spirits: Low, or no odor. Good, but not quite as compatible with oil paint as Turpentine. Slower drying than Turpentine. Not as aggresive a solvent as ...

Feb 4, 2005 · The only instance requiring the stronger solvent power of Turpentine is for the dilution of natural resin (damar, copal etc…) containing mediums and varnish. Turpentine is the only commonly used oil paint thinner than can be absorbed through the skin and it PEL levels are the lowest (worst). See this link for more information on solvents:

Sep 7, 2011 · 1 part Venice Turpentine (This is not “turpentine”, in the usual sense of the word, but is the “resin” in this mix.) 2 parts Oil Of Spike (This is the solvent–it is NOT a drying oil such as Linseed .) or. Lean (5 parts Turpentine, 1 part Venice Turpentine, 1 part Stand Oil)

May 17, 2014 · The worst turpentine, which is more brownish is Pine turpentine. Best, artist’s grade turpentine is distiled turpentine made from Larix trees balsam. Distilled Larix turpentine is less yellowish liquid with fine balsamic odor. Keep turpentine in a full filled brown-glass bottle with hermetically closed cup in a cool place to prevent ...

Nov 14, 2011 · I wonder if somebody could clarify the differences and purposes of uses of artists turpentine, rectified turpentine, English Distilled Turpentine (W&N). I have been using English Distilled turps (W&N) but havent been able to find it anywhere. I have found rectified turps and AS Pure Gum Turpentine but I dont understand the difference.

Mar 10, 2008 · “Rectified” means it has been “purified” (usually by the addition of water in mechanical processes) and thus become mechanically equal to “good turpentine” meeting a minimum standard for reaction as a solvent. Incidentally, turpentine (the good stuff – smells like pine forests after rain) and linseed oil is a marriage made in heaven.

Jan 28, 2007 · Turpentine (oil) – A volatile, flammable liquid used for thinning oil paints. Turpentine is obtained as the steam distillate from gum turpentine. It is a mixture of cyclic monoterpene hydrocarbons, such as pinene. Turpentine is primarily used as a solvent for paints and varnishes and as a cleaner for paint brushes.

Nov 18, 2016 · Pine wood turpentine darkens due to oxidizing to a brown resinous substance. Nevskaya Palitra use Larch turpentine instead. It is much more clear than pine turps. They said pine resin isn’t useful for artistic grade mediums and solvents.