Michael Harding Refined Gum Turpentine

Michael Harding Refined Gum Turpentine

What happens when an artist can’t find the paints he dreams of? He makes his own. That’s exactly what Michael Harding did back in 1982.

Inspired by the rich, glowing hues in Rembrandt’s paintings, Harding set out to create oil paints that would match the depth, vibrancy, and texture of the Old Masters. The result? Michael Harding Artists Oil Colour – world-renowned for its unmatched quality, handcrafted excellence, and pigment-rich intensity.

Now you can explore Michael Harding’s growing range of oil paints, watercolours, mediums, and varnishes – all created with the same passion for quality.

Used by leading institutions like the Royal College of Art and loved by artists like David Hockney, these paints are more than just materials – they’re a return to the heart of painting.

With Michael Harding paint like the masters - your brush deserves this!

About this product:

• Refined Gum Turpentine is a colourless solvent distilled from pine sap;
  
• It is used to thin oil paint and to clean various printmaking tools of oil-based ink;
  
• It generally speeds the drying time of oil paint and thus is especially useful for underpainting;
  
• Paints mixed with this Turpentine will dry slightly matt;
  
• Store in darkness, as direct sunlight causes turpentine to cloud;
  
• Use in a well-ventilated space;
  
• Keep away from heat and flame;
  
• Turpentine is a volatile and toxic material - please exercise caution when using this product.