Mediums & Varnishes
Gamblin
Gamblin Gamsol
Gamsol is an odorless mineral spirit manufactured by Gamblin Artists Colors in Portland, Oregon. It is the mildest solvent available for oil painting — fully refined to remove harmful aromatic compounds — making it the standard studio solvent for painters who avoid turpentine fumes.
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Preferred solvent — Gamblin Gamsol odorless mineral spirits rather than turpentine, spike oil, or citrus solvents.
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