Winsor & Newton Sansodor Solvent Range

Zest-it® Oil Paint Dilutant and Brush Cleaner is used for diluting oil paint and cleaning brushes, it is non-flammable, non-toxic and leaves no residue of itself in the painted work. The Zest-it Oil Paint Dilutant and Brush Cleaner is a much safer solvent for oil painters than Gum Turpentine and White Spirit, it has been an excellent replacement for many years. It does not contain any Aromatics or CFC's and it is non-flammable, non-toxic and biodegradable with low VOC's and is therefore kinder to the environment. It can travel by road, sea and air, therefore an excellent accompaniment if you are going on a painting holiday (depending on the airline). It is re-usable, which makes it economical and a little goes a long way.

Use as a diluent to thin oil paint, oil based ink, oil pastels and wax pencils. Thin oil paint 'as thin as ink' for under-painting a canvas or colouring a surface. Excellent for blending oil pastel, oil bars and paint sticks, can be used to give a smooth finish, the same techniques can be used with wax based media. It is an excellent solvent for Gum Damar and other resin for making varnish. You may have read that only turpentine will dissolve these resins, this has not been the case for many years, so you can use it to make your own varnish if you wish. Zest-it Brush Cleaner can be used to make a standard "5 lb cut" varnish and dilute it down to your required strength. However we would advise using the same diluent for dilution as mixing solvents could cause your varnish to go cloudy.

Use it to make a medium by mixing with Linseed Stand Oil and Cold Pressed Linseed Oil. Your painting medium will be easier to make-up if you add the Oil to the solvent and not the other way round. Linseed oils are very viscous and it takes a decent amount of 'agitation' for the two products to mix together thoroughly. Painting mediums can be a personal 'thing' and the ratio of the mix is not fixed. If you are unsure, as a suggestion, try a 50/50 mix and adjust the proportions from there.

Use for cleaning oil paint, oil colour, oil bars, oil pastels, oil based ink, wax based products, Damar varnish and other oil based products from your brushes, palette, painting knives, rollers and equipment. The Zest-it Brush Cleaner has considerable active strength, meaning it is re-usable many times for brush washing. After use allow to settle and decant off the clear liquid, this saves on waste and makes it economical in use. If you need to dispose of unused Brush Cleaner, before throwing away ask your local art club if they could make use of it, you may do someone a good deed! Dispose of 'paint sludge' by putting onto damp sand or soil in a container.

Zest-it® Citrus Free Solvent is ideal for those oil painters who wish a little more 'bite' to their solvent, prefer a non-citrus smell and a slightly stronger action than the original Zest-it Oil Paint Dilutant and Brush Cleaner. Just like the original Zest-it Oil Paint Dilutant and Brush Cleaner, it leaves no residue of itself in your work, however, it has a slightly faster drying time because it is without the citrus element. Use it as a solvent, a diluent, a medium and for brush cleaning.

The Zest-it Citrus Free Solvent is a much safer solvent for oil painters than Gum Turpentine and makes an excellent replacement because it is non-toxic and non-flammable. The solvent is just as easy to use as the original Zest-it Brush Cleaner and can be used in just the same way. The Aliphatic Hydrocarbon has a slight solvent odour because it contains no Aromatics or CFC's, has low VOC's and is kinder to the environment. It can travel by road, sea and air, therefore an excellent accompaniment if you are going on a painting holiday. It is re-usable, which makes it economical and a little goes a long way.

Use it as a medium for mixing with Linseed Stand Oil and Cold Pressed Linseed Oil to make your own painting mediums. Your painting medium will be easier to make-up if you add the Linseed Oil to the Zest-it Citrus Free Solvent and not the other way round. Linseed oils are very viscous and it takes a decent amount of 'agitation' for the two products to mix together thoroughly. Painting mediums can be a personal 'thing' and the ratio of the mix is not fixed. If you are unsure, as a suggestion, try a 50/50 mix and adjust the proportions from there.

Masters Brush Cleaner ; Preserver

Removes oils, acrylics, watercolours, stains, and varnishes.

Helps prevent paint build-up in the ferrule and the hardening and build-up of common acrylic paints.

Suitable for the finest sable, bristle, nylon and synthetic brushes.

Conditions the brush to hold more colour and helps lay down a smoother more even flow.

Removes dried oil alkyd and acrylic colour from brushes.

Soak in the cleaner overnight and scrub if necessary.

Clean with water afterwards and store the brushes bristle up and allow to dry.

Brush cleaner - removes wet and dry paint 500 ml

Sennelier’s Green For Oil Brush Cleaner is a non-toxic liquid cleaner that is perfect for deep cleaning brushes, knives, palettes and containers.

Renewably sourced natural materials

Eco-friendly

Non-toxic

Ideal for use with brushes, knives, palettes and containers

Bob Ross 100ml Brush Conditioner Extend the life of your precious Bob Ross Brushes. Gently rubbing this nutritious cleaner/conditioner into the natural bristles will help protect your investment! For use with the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique, as well as other methods of painting. 4 oz.

A natural resin/oil emulsion containing ammonia designed for cleaning varnished paintings. It works by dissolving linseed oil oxidation and will remove surface dirt and the products of oxidation in the old varnish.

Shake before and during use. Clean small areas with cotton wool pads. When cleaning is complete remove any remaining cleaner with distilled turpentine. Batch colour and settlement may vary.

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.

Complete cleaning kit for both artist and tools. Contains 1 x 40g (1.4 oz) spearmint-scented hand soap bar and 1 x 28g (1 oz) lemon-scented brush cleaner jar. Removes oils, acrylics, watercolours, stains, and varnishes.

“The Masters" removes oils, acrylics, watercolours, stains, and varnishes. It helps prevent paint build-up in the ferrule, and also prevents the hardening and build-up so common with today's acrylic paints. “The Masters" works beautifully on the finest sable and bristle brushes, and it makes painting with nylon and synthetic brushes a snap. It conditions the brush to hold more colour and helps lay down a smoother, more even flow. Use “The Masters" after every session to keep your brushes like new.

“The Masters" was formulated in conjunction with a cosmetic laboratory to help condition and preserve your brushes with the same care and thought as products that you use on your hair. It keeps your brushes like new so they'll retain the same natural snap and luster- for consistent performance - as the day you bought them.

Don't throw away old brushes with dried-on oil paint, no matter how hard the bristles are. “The Masters" restores old, stiff brushes to like new condition. Simply wet with water, swirl, lather and let brush sit a while before rinsing. Repeat process until all the paint is removed. Your brushes will be reconditioned and you will have a new old brush.

How To Use “The Masters" Brush Cleaner
For Cleaning

1. Wipe brush to remove excess paint.

2. Wet brush and/or “The Masters" with water.

3. Swirl brush in “The Masters" and work into a lather.

4. Rinse with clean water.

5. Repeat if necessary until brush is clean (lather will be white). You can clean one colour after another without removing the previous colours from “The Masters";; first.

For Preserving

1. Clean brushes as above

2. Leave clear lather on bristles, shape and allow to dry.

3. Shake powder off bristles when ready to use again.

For Restoring

1. Clean brush as above, but use hot water.

2. Allow lather to remain on bristles for a few minutes.

3. If necessary, tap bristles on hard surface to work paint out.

4. To clean paint from ferrule, allow lather to remain on the bristles for several hours, and repeat cleaning process.

5. Leave clear lather on bristles, shape, and allow to dry.

Bob Ross Odorless Thinner is a high-quality solvent that is specifically designed for use with oil paints. This odorless thinner effectively thins and cleans oil paint brushes, allowing for smooth and seamless application. It has a low evaporation rate, providing artists with more working time and reducing the risk of paint drying on the brush. Bob Ross Odorless Thinner is a trusted choice for artists seeking a solvent that is safe to use and minimizes unpleasant odors in the studio.