Description
Gamblin Gamsol is an odourless mineral-spirit solvent for oil painting. Its main uses are thinning oil colours, adjusting compatible oil-painting mediums and cleaning painting tools.
Uses of Gamblin Gamsol:
- Thinning oil colors. A little goes a long way; stiff oil colors relax immediately when a little Gamsol is added. Be careful not to thin oil colors too much with solvent alone, this can compromise the ability of the paint to form a paint film.
- Modifying painting mediums. Our Galkyd line of painting mediums are formulated with Gamsol, so they readily accept Gamsol as a thinning agent. Note: Gamsol should not be added to painting mediums made with natural resins (dammar, copal, mastic). They require strong solvents such as turpentine.
- Studio clean-up: brushes, palettes, palette knives, etc.
Using Gamsol
Follow the product label and Gamblin’s current safety data sheets for handling, storage and disposal. Confirm shipping eligibility for your destination with our team.
Sizes
Gamsol is available in the following sizes:
- 125ml / 4.2 oz
- 500ml / 16.9 oz
- 1L / 33.8 oz
- 3.67L / 128 oz.
Gamsol Questions
Can I thin oil paint with Gamsol?
Yes. Add it sparingly: too much solvent alone can weaken the paint film.
Can I use Gamsol with every painting medium?
No. Gamblin states that Gamsol is unsuitable for natural-resin mediums containing dammar, copal or mastic. Check your medium’s instructions before mixing.
Can I clean oil-painting brushes with Gamsol?
Gamsol is used for cleaning oil-painting tools. See our paint-brush cleaning guide and follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Read Gamblin’s Gamsol guidance for product uses and compatibility. For shipping enquiries, see our store and ordering questions.
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