Venetian Turpentine

RosieB

Hi guys, Rosie here from England, I’m totally new to oil painting and am just in the process of buying the supplies I need, however I have just ordered some Venetian turpentine online, but now I’m worried it’s not the same thing as Venice Turpentine! Am I wrong? Does it even matter? Would really appreciate if someone could set me straight.. Thankyou

dencal

RosieB

Welcome to the Forum.

Would help if you could mention the brand you ordered.

Shouldn’t be a problem. Venetian and Venice are interchangeable in the realm of mystical mediums.

Denis

Kodiakwood

Will they ship terp to you? Not here.

RosieB

Hi guys, it is Sennelier Venetian turpentine, it’s costs £11 for 120 ml from an online company called GreatArt, I was just a bit worried cos I thought maybe they were different things.

BOB73

Sennelier is good. I believe it is a synthetic or imitation VT but it works well. https://www.amazon.com/Sennelier-Venetian-Turpentine/dp/B005JJV71S/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=sennelier+turpentine&qid=1556382898&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-1-fkmrnull

UncleJr

After dwelling on which one to buy I find the cheaper ones have mineral oil in them.  I do not care for mineral oil in my paints.  It's just baby oil .  It weakens the paint  structure.  And is what give it the slow dry effect.   I am still studying this fake stuff.

UncleJr

Larch Turpentine

genuine

Larch Turpentine is a highly viscous balsam, still sometimes called `Venice turpentine´. It is unique in that it is collected from the heart of the larch tree rather than the bark and is free from the abietic acid crystals which can discolor other turpentines. Recommended by Doerner as a non yellowing painting medium (used sparingly) to impart enamel like gloss. Used historically in making varnishes, though not recommended as a finishing varnish.Thickens further during storage.

https://shop.kremerpigments.com/en/mediums-binders-und-glues/solvent-soluble-binders/balsams-und-wax/5695/larch-turpentine


Download the detail pdf . On this page

https://shop.kremerpigments.com/en/mediums-binders-und-glues/solvent-soluble-binders/balsams-und-wax/5697/venetian-turpentine

UncleJr

http://www.kamapigment.com/en/recipe/mediums-varnishes-recipes.html

GREAT SITE FOR MEDIUMS 

Boudicca

If it’s this one it’s perfectly fine