Gamblin Gamsol
Gamblin Gamsol is a premium odorless mineral spirit designed specifically for oil painters who want to explore traditional painting techniques safely and effectively. This versatile solvent is perfect for thinning oil colours, modifying painting mediums, and cleaning studio tools like brushes and palettes.
Key Benefits of Gamsol:
- Thinning Oil Colours: A small amount of Gamsol relaxes stiff oil paints, making them easier to work with. Avoid over-thinning to maintain the integrity of the paint film.
- Modifying Painting Mediums: Gamsol integrates seamlessly with Gamblin’s Galkyd mediums, providing a smooth thinning agent. Note: Gamsol is not compatible with mediums made from natural resins like dammar, copal, or mastic.
- Studio Clean-Up: Perfect for cleaning brushes, palettes, knives, and other tools.
Why Choose Gamsol?
Unlike industrial solvents, Gamsol is specially refined for use in applications that require safety and minimal toxicity. Its formulation is gentle enough to be used in cosmetics and food service cleaning while maintaining exceptional performance for oil painting.
- Low Aromatic Content: Gamsol contains less than 0.005% aromatic solvents, the most harmful component of petroleum-based solvents.
- Safe Shipping and Storage: With a high flashpoint, Gamsol qualifies as non-hazardous for air transport and storage.
- Odourless Formula: Gamsol eliminates strong solvent odours, creating a more pleasant studio environment.
Storage and Handling Recommendations:
For safe use, store Gamsol in secure containers like metal tins with clip-on lids or wide-mouth mason jars with screw-on lids. These prevent spills, reduce evaporation, and allow for easy reuse of settled solvent. Avoid storing in beverage containers and always wash hands thoroughly after use.
Why Artists Love Gamsol:
Trusted in classrooms and studios worldwide, Gamsol’s odourless formula ensures a clean, healthy workspace with no harsh solvent smells—just the delightful aroma of oil paints.
Elevate your oil painting practice with the safest, most reliable solvent on the market.