Solvents dissolve and mix with oils and resins to reduce the viscosity of paints and varnish. They also also used for the removal of oils, paint and varnishes. Solvents for artists materials must not react chemically with the materials with which they are mixed, must not have a destructive action on the underpainting and should evaporate completely, leaving no residue.

Low Toxic Solvent (Odourless) Completely odourless iso-paraffinic solvent. Permissible Exposure Level is at least 3 times higher than alternative traditional solvents. Ideal turpentine replacement for artists concerned about exposure to harmful solvents. Will not dissolve Damar Resin Product Info Sheet
Distilled Gum Turpentine Natural diluent and solvent for oil colours and varnishes. Distilled from the resin of tapped Gum Thus Pine. Greater wetting power than other solvents. Has a pleasant pine odour. Product Info Sheet
Artists’ White Spirit Economical all purpose solvent. Ideal for cleaning brushes as it has a strong detergent action. If used heavily it will matt oil paint. Has a distinctive petroleum smell. Product Info Sheet