Hi mers,
I'm experimenting a bit with my mairne safe silicone for my first tail project. I would like to figure out ways to paint it but I will have to thin the caulk down first.
I have researched quite a bit and I did see turpentine, mineral turpentine, Novocs and Naptha popping into the ether here and there so I thought this will be an easy one!
I ran a search online for these products but there were like 500 different kinds of each. So I decided to ask for an expert's help before I set myself on fire with the wrong product.
I went to this Wilko DIY store here in London to buy turpentine. The sun was out, I was whistling happily as I thought of my soon-to start mermaid tial project which I was about to get the turpentine for. Then I entered the store and started to look for turpentine. And I kept looking and looking. Then I asked someone. The only thing they could show me was a 'turpentine substitute' - when I asked them what should I thin the silicone caulk down with they gave me a veeeery strage look (I did not say a word about mermaids!!) and simply couldn't help me.
I understand even the thinning of the caulk is not an everyday DIY need, but his was the point where I rolled my eyes and left the store after I paid for my new polka dot glass (extra cute btw). So now I'm here to ask you before I purchase something that will eventually do some harm to my skin.
Can you guys show me a few brands and exact products that can be used as a thinner for the silicone caulk, and doesn't leave any funny chemials behind to harm your skin?
The one I found in Wilko, the turpentine substitute was this:
http://www.wilko.com/white-spirit+br...98540#fullDesc
But I have to say when I see these 'great for cleaning your brushes' and 'highly effective' it is not something I would happily take a bath in, if you know what I mean.
So please please help with some exact products I can use for thinning what is actually skin safe too.
I love you
haveagreatweekend
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