FYI a discussion of Venetian Turpentine. It is a resin/balsam extracted from the Larch tree, Larix decidua, Pinaceae.

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NOTE: "There is a product called Venice Turpentine that is used for treating horses’ hooves and is a dark brown sludge because it is just rosin dissolved in a solvent. Rosin is the solid residue left after a resin has been distilled to yield the essential oil or spirits of turpentine; it is a very poor material and should not be used for oil painting."

The ingredients list for Hawthorne Venice Turpentine, Pinus Palustris (Gum)- 65%, Turpentine Essential Oil (Larix decidua)- 20%, Mineral oil- 15%, confirms the point. 65% rosin.

So the Hawthorne product doesn't appear to be 'proper' Venetian/Venice Turpentine.

True Venetian Turpentine isn't cheap! Luckily not much is needed.

http://www.sennelier-colors.com/en/Venice-turpentine_fiche_4242.html
https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/search/?q=larch+venice+turpentine
https://www.dickblick.com/items/sen...4e2dw4N2aFqczn9xHIWW1aABhLkaAicbEALw_wcB

Last edited by JJJ; 08/22/23 01:22 PM.