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Turpentine dissolved container I used to clean decorating brushes what should I use?
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∙ 14y ago
Turpentine shouldn't disolve the container, but maybe you had a little laquer thinner, toluene or acetone in the mix? If any of those are in the solvent, you can't use plastic. You will need to use either a metal or glass container. If it's just mineral spirits or turpentine, most plastic containers should be ok.
There are plastic bottles which are specially made to be resistant to turpentine and mineral spirits for artists who paint. You can find them at
http://kinsandco.com/Products/Art/ArtistsBottle.shtml
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What can you use instead of turpentine?
You can use mineral spirits or citrus-based solvents as alternatives to turpentine for cleaning brushes, thinning paint, or dissolving glazes. These alternatives are less toxic and have a milder odor compared to turpentine.
What two cleaning chemicals are flammable?
turps or turpentine, used for cleaning paint brushes and ammonia are flammable.
How do you use turpintine in a sentence?
I accidentally spilled turpentine on my painting, causing the colors to smudge. The painter used turpentine to thin the oil paint and create a transparent glaze effect. The strong smell of turpentine lingered in the art studio after cleaning the brushes.
Does the Container Store carry stainless steel toilet brushes?
After doing some looking around on the Container Stores website, they do actually sell stainless steel toilet brushes, that come with the container to hold them in.
What are some of the uses for turpentine oil?
Turpentine has many uses. Primarily it is used to clean out paint brushes. It is frequently used as a solvent and also as a paint thinner. It can be used to clean up grease as well.
Oil based paint cleaners?
Mineral spirits or turpentine (oid). Use the first. You can get an odorless product. This suggestion is for your brushes.
When would turpentine or paint thinner not be used to clean paint brushes?
When The Paint Is Not Oil Based. example: Latex Paint!
What do painters use to clean there brushes?
Early on, straight water was used. Later, turpentine and specialty brush cleaners were developed.
Why do you use turpentine to clean your paint brushes?
Here are a couple of sites that can explain the "Why's & How-to's":Turpentine is only used to break down the paint on thebrush prior to washing with a suitable soap such as an ecological dishwashingliquid.* http://www.greenspec.co.uk/productpdf/volvoxturps1.pdf* http://painting.about.com/cs/paintingknowhow/ht/Howto_Brushcare.htm* http://emptyeasel.com/2007/01/26/how-to-clean-your-paint-brushes-after-oil-painting/
What type of art supply paint is best for an 11 year old to use?
Tempra and acrylic paints will be best for 11 year olds, since they don't require turpentine to clean the brushes, can be applied to many surfaces, and come in a range of colors at an affordable price. Watercolors are also great for children, and most watercolor kits come with their own box and brushes, making storage a breeze.
Is isopropyl alcohol the same as surgical spirit?
No. White spirit is a turpentine substitute used for thinning paint or cleaning paint brushes or rollers. Surgical spirit is a mixture of ethanol, methanol (to make it undrinkable) and sometimes oil of wintergreen or methyl salicylate. On a similar note, methylated spirit is similar to surgical spirit but contains pyridine as well as methanol and a purple dye to make it undrinkable. It is used as a cleaner and a fuel.
What are most chimney brushes made of?
There are different varieties of chimney brushes available for different chimney types. The two basic types of chimney brushes are wire brushes and polypropylene brushes.
