Michael Harding Refined Walnut Oil dries at the same rate as linseed oil, but it does not yellow as much. Michael Harding use it as the binder for their lead whites where the brightness of the colour demands the clearest possible oil binder, without compromise on production costs. Use it to thin whites and to bring out the brightness in other colours.The use of walnut oil in paint can be traced back even further than that of linseed. When 15th century artists began to add oil to their tempera colours it was walnut oil that seemed the obvious choice. Jan van Eyck in Flanders and Antonello da Messina in Italy both knew of its handling properties.

Alkali refined linseed oil is a pale oil extracted from the seeds of the flax plant. It is used in many of Michael Harding's paints because it produces the strongest paint film during the drying process and ensures the longevity of each painting.When mixed with oil paint, linseed oil will increase the gloss and transparency of the paint, and will thin the paint so that it flows more easily and does not hold brushmarks. It will also slow the drying time of the paint. Linseed oil is also highly suitable for use with dry ground pigments.Please note soft materials which have absorbed linseed oil should be stored in sealed containers, as the oil will oxidise when exposed to the air. This chemical reaction releases so much heat that the rags may spontaneously combust. Make sure the lid of the container is closed securely and store in a cool place. Brushes and tools used with linseed oil should be cleaned with white spirit.

Winsor & Newton : Artisan : 250ml : Thinner

A volatile, flammable diluent suitable for thinning oil colours and cleaning brushes. Suitable for oil & alkyd colour. Slightly slower drying than turpentine. Does not deteriorate on storage.

Gamblin Refined Linseed oil is one of the favourite artist oil mediums. It slows down painting time and allows you to paint in layers with more ease, following the slow over fast rule you add more of the slow medium into each layer you subsequently create. Can be used in small amounts to thin oil colours and as an ingredient in traditional painting mediums Slows drying time Makes layering and balancing drying times easier As light and pure as industrially possible Made from pressed American flax seeds.

A fast evaporating, highly refined essential oil with the strongest thinning and brush cleaning power of all Artists’ grade solvents. Suitable for removing varnish (including Dammar Varnish). Keep tightly closed and away from light to prevent oxidation. Do not use if it has thickened.

A low odour solvent which evaporates slowly, increases blending time and is suitable for thinning oil colours and cleaning brushes. Suitable for oil & alkyd colour. Well suited to artists who prefer to avoid exposure to turpentine. Please note: due to trading agreements we are unable to ship this product outside of the UK and EU.

W&N : Artist Drying Linseed Oil is darker than refined Linseed Oil. This oil promotes the fastest drying rate of all the W&N oils, whilst increasing gloss. Improves flow. Increases gloss & transparency. Add to other oils to speed drying. Please note: due to trading agreements we are unable to ship this product outside of the UK and EU.

A fast evaporating, highly refined essential oil with the strongest thinning and brush cleaning power of all Artists’ grade solvents. Suitable for removing varnish (including Dammar Varnish). Keep tightly closed and away from light to prevent oxidation. Do not use if it has thickened.

A low-odour alternative to turpentine, ideal when working in a confined space or for those artists who find turpentine too strong. Also used to clean palettes and brushes.

Sennelier’s Green For Oil Thinner can be used to replace the harmful substances and spirits you use to thin your oil paints. It is a plant-based alternative that you can use like a classic thinner, enabling fluid paint application and thin first draft underpainting.

Sennelier’s range Green For Oil has been designed to be a safer, greener alternative to traditional solvents with all the ingredients being part of the bio-solvent family. These eco-friendly solvents are created from renewable raw materials that are found naturally. They are sourced, keeping biomass and sanitary and environmental standards in mind, from plant, animal or mineral based materials. The careful science and construction means they work very similarly to their traditional counterparts and produce a synonymous result.

Dilutes oil colour to create thin, quick-drying washes in the early stages of painting. Also used to clean brushes.

Please note, however, that a picture that needs to have old varnish removed should be entrusted to a competent picture restorer. Unvarnished paintings may also be treated with Artists’ Picture Cleaner but great care is necessary and the process should be stopped immediately if any colour appears to be coming off the painting.   Product safety date sheet Please note: due to trading agreements we are unable to ship this product outside of the UK and EU.

Michael Harding Refined Walnut Oil dries at the same rate as linseed oil, but it does not yellow as much. Michael Harding use it as the binder for their lead whites where the brightness of the colour demands the clearest possible oil binder, without compromise on production costs. Use it to thin whites and to bring out the brightness in other colours.The use of walnut oil in paint can be traced back even further than that of linseed. When 15th century artists began to add oil to their tempera colours it was walnut oil that seemed the obvious choice. Jan van Eyck in Flanders and Antonello da Messina in Italy both knew of its handling properties.Please note, this product cannot be sent by air mail. Some European destinations are available by road, but this will incur an additional shipping charge.

A fast evaporating, highly refined essential oil with the strongest thinning and brush cleaning power of all Artists’ grade solvents. Suitable for removing varnish (including Dammar Varnish). Keep tightly closed and away from light to prevent oxidation. Do not use if it has thickened.

Use for thinning and speeding u the drying time of oil colours.

W&N Artist Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil is slightly yellow oil, which is extracted without the use of heat & dries slightly quicker than refined linseed oil. Improves flow. Increases gloss & transparency. Reduces consistency & brushstrokes. Ideal for grinding pigments Please note: due to trading agreements we are unable to ship this product outside of the UK and EU.