Van Gogh pastels amaze with their color intensity and special softness, which means that they release color very easily. This is one of the most important advantages in the oil pastel technique. They are perfect for use on various cardboard boxes and papers.
Odorless turpentine is primarily used to clean brushes and painting tools used for oil paints. It is almost a scorched-down varnish that is produced from the distillation of crude oil. It is a slightly volatile solvent and, compared to balsamic turpentine, is slightly weaker but also toxic and harmful to health.