Winsor & Newton Thinning Varnish, Medium Additive, 75ml

• This water-mixable thinner is an alternative to the solvents commonly used with conventional oil paints and produces a ‘thinner’ mixture. This thinner has been specially developed to retain the oil-like feel of the paint and keep the colours open for longer than when mixed with water. Although water is suitable as a diluent for paint, its rapid evaporation can cause the paint to thicken more quickly on the palette than when using a solvent such as turpentine.

   

• The water-mixable thinner does not form an emulsion, which means there is less colour change than when water is used. Furthermore, it has a low odour, making it more pleasant to work with. It can also be easily cleaned with water, which is convenient and safe.

   

• An additional advantage is that the water-mixable thinner can be combined with water-mixable oil paints to prepare your own mediums. This gives you the opportunity to customise and experiment with the consistency and characteristics of your oil paints.

   

• In summary, the water-mixable thinner is a versatile and safe option for thinning and handling water-mixable oil paints. It allows you to maintain a ‘thinner’ consistency in your mixtures and keeps the colours bright for longer. It is also low-odour and can be easily cleaned off with water. Furthermore, you can combine it with water-mixable oil paints to create your own painting mediums.

Brand: Winsor & Newton