Barrettine Genuine Turpentine (Turps)

Barrettine Genuine Turps is a traditional thinner used for varnishes, artist oils and other paints.

Genuine Turpentine dissolves polish and beeswax components etc, and is often used in the manufacturing of beeswax polish.

It is used to clean brushes after painting with oils.

To clean brushes:

• Soak the brush in the turpentine for 30 minutes to an hour to loosen the dried paint.
• Use a wire brush or fingernail brush and gently work the paint from the bristles.
• If necessary, allow the brush to soak for another 30 minutes to an hour, and then clean it following the procedure for a wet brush.

To thin artist’s oil paint:

• Add a small quantity of Pure Turpentine to the paint on the palette and mix to the desired consistency.