As a subject matter expert in the field of art materials and their applications, I'm often asked about the versatility of various substances, including denatured alcohol. Denatured alcohol, also known as methylated spirits, is a type of ethanol that has been made unfit for human consumption by the addition of denaturants. It is commonly used in a variety of inread more >>

Denatured alcohol is used for thinning shellac and cleaning brushes used to apply shellac. It can also be used to remove light pencil marks on wood. Lacquer thinner is a blended mixture of two or more solvents. ... But lacquer thinner is also an effective brush cleaner.read more >>