Any artist will tell you, working with the wrong materials and mediums can have a detrimental impact on the finished outcome of your project. This is why you should stock your art supply kit with Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine.
Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine is the preferred paint thinner of artists Australia wide.
How do I use paint thinner?
A paint thinner is a solution that is capable of dissolving oil-based paints and is most commonly used by artists to dilute colours and to remove areas of paint that have hardened.
Paint thinners can also be used to clean your painting equipment, such as brushes, rollers, jars, palettes and containers.
What makes Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine the perfect paint thinner?
When it comes to choosing a paint thinner it’s important to find a reliable solution that works for you and your creative process. Traditionally used by painters to dilute colours, this product is ideal for thinning oil-based paints and for producing quality varnishes.
Insoluble in water and highly refined, Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine is trusted among many artists who need a reliable solvent for artistic and china paintings where particularly high-quality finishes are required.
What else can Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine be used for?
Not only is Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine great for use as a thinner for oil-based paints in artistic and china painting, but it’s also ideal for use in the production of synthetic camphor and shoe, stove and furniture polish.
- Always follow artist paint manufacturer’s directions if thinning oil-based paint.
- Apply Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine to your paint slowly until the desired consistency and/or colour is formed.
- Use a spatula or spoon to stir in your paint thinner, not a paintbrush.
- Always replace the lid on your Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine for safety reasons, and to avoid it evaporating.
- Always follow furniture polish recipes if making polishes.
Should I take safety precautions when using Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine?
Should I take safety precautions when using Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine?
Just as you would with many other art supplies, it’s important to dress appropriately when using Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine. To do so, make sure you wear suitable protective clothing when using this product, including gloves and eye/face protection.
If you are an artist, or even if you just love pulling out the paints and having fun from time to time, Diggers Pure Gum Turpentine should definitely be added to your kit of staple art supplies.
