What odorless paint thinner does Bob Ross use?
Shojib Hoq
Dec 28, 2022
In the ‘Joy of Painting,’ Bob Ross uses his own brand Bob Ross odorless paint thinner. The paint thinner he uses to make the paint thin and clean the brush and equipment. In another article, I already explained how he uses paint thinner for brush cleaning.
In this article, I will explain the following:
- Bob Ross odorless paint thinner and some alternative and natural alternatives.
- Is Bob Ross paint thinner safe?
- How you can use paint thinner on a painting project
Bob Ross odorless paint thinner and alternative
| Paint thinner | Grade | Note |
| Bob Ross ODORLESS THINNER | Artistic grade & Bob Ross brand | Bob Ross signature paint thinner. |
| Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits Bottle | Artistic grade | Best alternative and premium product, an odorless thinner. Safe thinner |
| Speedball Art Products Mona Lisa Odorless Thinner | Good cheap alternative | |
| Clove oil | Natural oil | Safe product and a good natural alternative. Mix directly with paint to thin paint. |
Is Bob Ross odorless paint thinner safe?
Bob Ross paints thinner is safe compared to general solvents. Generally, turpentine and solvent come from trees. These have a very strong smell, flammable, and evaporate quickly, which is very harmful to human health.
Bob Ross odorless paint thinner is a processed product. It evaporates very slowly than natural solvent. Different harmful materials have been removed and reduced.
However, it is a solvent, so you should not touch it when you use it. Try to use gloves for big projects like brush cleaning.
How to use Bob Ross odorless paint thinner?
Odorless paint thinner is just a paint thinner or solvent. You can apply it as a solvent.
For thin paint, put the right amount of thinner with paint (quantity depends on what is your goal for thickness and the paint amount), but you can generally mix it 1:1 resio. This thickness is especially good for liner brushes for painting old trees. Then mix it properly and apply it.
I already described how paint thinner is used for brush cleaning.