Mystery Solved

Years ago mineral spirits became a weird white rather thick liquid instead of the clear liquid it was before.

I need mineral spirits to thin down the oil paint I build up in a series of layers.

Lately when I used it the paint would not thin down and it was like using putty on the canvas. I use a lot of prepared canvasses and thought that the manufacturers were applying too much sealant on the surface.

Well, today when I tried to paint on my gessoed hardboard the same thing happened so I said a loud "Duh" and realized the mineral spirits must have spoiled. I didn't know that could happen.

I got some more today and was very happy that it is a clear liquid again and works just fine. Great! No more soupy mineral spirits!

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