Mediums, Solvents, Varnishes & Grounds
Select from our range of Oils, Acrylic, Sprays, Watercolour and Raw Materials. If you would like to know more please read our blog post "the differences between solvents"
Oil
- Winsor & Newton Liquin Original$19.80-$67.953 items
- Gamblin Cold Wax Medium$18.95-$267.60
3 itemsGamblin Cold Wax Medium is a mixture of natural beeswax (wax pastilles), Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits and a small amount of alkyd resin. This versatile medium can be added directly to oil colours as a painting medium, used to modify the surface quality of Gamblin Galkyd painting mediums, as well as used alone as a matte varnish.
- Matisse Turps-Based Varnishes$41.30-$70.506 items
- Golden MSA Varnish Satin 473ml$92.00
This mineral spirit based acrylic varnish forms a tougher, less permeable film than waterborne acrylic emulsion varnishes. Ultraviolet light stabilizers reduce damage caused by the sun. It reduces dirt penetration and surface marring, offering an extremely level film with less foam and fewer pinholes. For interior or exterior use.
- M Graham Walnut Oil 8 ounce$35.95Out of Stock
Walnut oil effectively removes color from artists' brushes and is a natural vegetable oil that does not evaporate or remove essential oils from the artists' brushes. The addition of walnut oil to color will slow drying, enhance flow and increase sheen.
Our walnut oil medium is compatible with other artists oil colors and mediums. - Art Spectrum Varnishes$18.30-$153.3011 items
- Archival Painting Mediums$14.50-$67.7012 items
- Winsor & Newton Artisan Mediums$21.80-$39.957 items
- Art Spectrum Painting Mediums$13.30-$216.9022 items
- Winsor & Newton Painting Mediums$18.72-$112.9013 items
- Gamblin Painting Mediums$11.40-$59.50
Gamblin painting mediums offer a great deal more than simply extending oil colours. Mediums modify the working properties of oil color from the tube – from a fluid consistency for expressive mark making to a stiff paste for creating thick, crisp marks. Painting mediums also broaden the visual qualities of our colors – from increasing the transparency of paint layers, to creating a range of surface qualities, from high gloss to matte.18 items
When a painting is completed, all of the thought, effort and emotion that went into it are reflected in the artist’s marks. Choosing the appropriate painting medium can be an essential part of making oil painting your own. With a painting medium that fits your needs, you can get into the flow of painting faster and stay there longer.
Gamblin’s family of Galkyd painting mediums and Cold Wax Medium are formulated with Gamsol. We recommend only Gamsol for thinning these materials.
Oil painting mediums should not be used as a varnish or final coat. - Gamblin Oil Ground$49.60-$89.95
2 itemsThis non-absorbent ground works like a traditional oil ground, leaving finished paintings brighter since the oil is left in the paint film instead of being absorbed. Two thin layers of Gamblin Ground equal four layers of acrylic gesso. Instead of linseed oil, Gamblin Ground is made with alkyd resin for increased flexibility and quicker dry time. Traditional linseed oil grounds need about six months to dry. Gamblin Ground is ready for paint application in a few days and may be used directly upon panels without sizing.
Acrylic
- Daler-Rowney Black Gesso 500ml$27.30
- Liquitex Crackle Medium 8oz$36.95Out of Stock
Crackle Paste allows artists to create crazed, cracked paint textures on any rigid, acrylic-friendly surface. Great for antiqued and weathered effects, the medium dries to a crackle finish with a hard, opaque finish. Apply directly from the tub with a knife and overpaint or mix into acrylic color and use freely. Crackle Paste maintains paint adhesion and durability without flaking, while giving artists an archival finish. Finish with a coat of acrylic varnish for additional protection.
- Liquitex Masking Fluid 4 oz$23.90Mask off areas of work with this colorless, latex based liquid. Use with fluid applications of acrylic color and washes. The perfect medium to block off areas of a painting and let the surface show through.
- Liquitex Satin Medium 8oz$36.95Thin paint and extend volume with a satin finish or use as a collaging adhesive.
- Liquitex Satin Gel Medium 8oz$36.95Increase texture and extend volume with a satin finish or use as a strong collaging adhesive.
- Liquitex Metallic Mediums 8oz$36.95Give paint a metallic effect or use on its own to add surface highlights.2 items
- Liquitex Silkscreen Medium 8oz$36.95Mix this slow-drying medium with acrylic paint to make colors suitable for screen printing.
- Liquitex Glass Medium 8oz$36.95Mix with color to create a smooth, high gloss finish that adheres to slick non-porous surfaces like glass. When heat set, creates a glossy, scratch resistant surface.
- Atelier Universal Medium/Varnish$29.30
Mix with Acrylic artists' paint to reduce viscosity for improved brushabilty and glazing, or as a final varnish with a finish of your choice.
- Atelier Slow Medium$23.60
Low Viscosity. Slows the drying process of Atelier Interactive. Allows thinly painted areas to be re-wet and remain workable for longer.
- Atelier Satin Varnish$22.40-$63.50
2 itemsUse as a final varnish for artists' acrylics to protect artwork and give a semi-gloss, satin sheen.
- Atelier Regular Gel 250ml$22.40
An Acrylic gel with a smooth buttery consistency. Use as a paint extender to add gloss and transparency without altering consistency. Mix with paint to increase body or apply directly on top of paint layer for a transparent textural effect.
Sprays
- Krylon UV Resistant Clear 11oz$29.95
2 itemsProtects your valuable projects against harmful UV light rays. Protects against fading, is moisture resistant and smudge-proof. Can be used for photography, watercolor, fabric, pencil, charcoal, and more.
- Krylon Craft Foam Primer$20.80Out of Stock
- Krylon Dulling Spray$28.95Out of Stock
Temporarily reduces shine and glare when photographing or filming bright objects. Removable dull finish for use on items to be photographed and videotaped, Reduces shine, Semi-drying finish wipes off easily, Leaves no marks. Dries to the touch in 15 minutes. For use on metal, plastic, glass, plaster, ceramic
- Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish Gloss$26.95Out of Stock
Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish features a latex enamel formula that provides a permanent, protective, non-yellowing finish without the strong odor of traditional coatings. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it may be applied on plastic, silk flowers, papier mâché, ceramic, plaster, glass, metal, wood, and craft foam. Choose from gloss or matte finishes.
- Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish Matte$26.95Out of Stock
Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish features a latex enamel formula that provides a permanent, protective, non-yellowing finish without the strong odor of traditional coatings. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it may be applied on plastic, silk flowers, papier mâché, ceramic, plaster, glass, metal, wood, and craft foam. Choose from gloss or matte finishes.
- Krylon Kamar Varnish$28.95Out of Stock
Krylon Kamar Varnish provides clear, lasting protection for oil, acrylic, and water-based paints. It's free of the impurities found in natural varnish, so it will not yellow with age. It allows reworking of the painting, and it can be safely removed by conservators for restoration.
Limit 3 per customer
- Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Maxx$23.30
3 itemsA premium clear coating for added durability and protection. Dries in 10 minutes. Protective, non-yellowing finish. Dry to the touch in 10 minutes. Dry to handle in 1 hour. For use on: wood, metal, plastic, wicker, dried silk flowers, fabric, ceramic, plaster, glass, wicker, metal, wood, paper mache. 311g
- Krylon Chalkboard Spray Paint Black 12oz$27.60
This chalk paint formula contains fine particles of slate-like abrasive materials which give years of use. Use to refinish chalkboards, ping pong tables or on any smooth, non-porous surface.
- Krylon Wood Finish Varnish 11oz$16.95
2 itemsThis crystal clear spray varnish seals wood finishes and enhances surface grains. It makes an excellent protective coating for brass, bronze and other metals. The durable finish has an outstanding resistance to chemicals and abrasion.
- Krylon Magnetic Spray Paint 13oz$31.95
Use by itself or as a primer with any spray to create a surface that magnets will stick to! The more you apply, the stronger the attraction will be. Use it as a base on doors, walls, and furniture so that you can attach magnetic films and sheets. It's great for classrooms and studios.
- Krylon Glow-In-The-Dark Spray 6oz$18.95
This glow-in-the-dark paint is suitable for indoor and outdoor use to create a glowing effect. The painted surface recharges with exposure to light.
- Krylon Gallery Pastel Fixative 11oz$34.40Out of Stock
This spray fixatif offers invisible protection of artwork without dissolving pastel whites and light colors. Provides final and workable protection. It contains UV light absorbers and stabilizers. Safeguards pastel, charcoal, pencil and chalk from dusting, smudging and fading.
Watercolour
- Watercolour Blending Medium$21.50Out of Stock
Blending Medium for watercolour is an often-overlooked medium that will slow the drying process, making it possible to blend watercolours for longer; water alone dries much more quickly. This medium allows you to create a graded wash with a near seamless transition as the colours change from one to another, or the colour is thinned out from full strength to a light wash.
- Art Spectrum Gum Arabic 50ml
$23.95$21.55 - Dr Martin's Frisket Mask Liquid$19.95
2 itemsThese liquids work great for masking off areas and will seal well on most surfaces. The Level 1 formula peels off clean without tearing paper. Level 2 is a thinner liquid that features a soft grip, and produces an easy-lift peel so the mask will come off in one piece without crumbling. AP approved non-toxic and conforms to ASTM Standard D-4236.
- Daler-Rowney 75ml Gum Arabic Solution$18.20
Increases the gloss and transparency of watercolours. - Daler-Rowney 75ml Art Masking Fluid$17.70
Used to create striking white highlights or areas for overpainting at a later stage. - Art Spectrum Masking Fluid$28.90-$91.20
2 itemsA rubber latex solution which is painted over any dry area you wish to keep free of colour. Allow the masking fluid to dry before over-painting. Peel or rub off with fingers or suitable eraser when paint is dry.
- Winsor & Newton Permanent Masking Medium 75ml$21.50
This medium is used to mask specific areas of paper, making them resistant to water. It can also be mixed with water colours and is ideal for isolating areas of fine detail. Unlike Art Masking Fluid, Permanent Masking Medium is not removable.
- Winsor & Newton Ox Gall Liquid 75Ml$21.50
A wetting agent used to improve flow when mixed directly with water colours. It can also be used on very hard sized papers to reduce surface tension.
- Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic 75ml$21.50
A pale coloured solution that increases the gloss and transparency of water colour. It can be thinned with water.
- Winsor & Newton Granulation Medium 75ml$21.50
Gives mottled or granular appearance to colours which usually give a smooth wash. For maximum effect dilute colour with medium alone. Dilution with additional water will provide a variety of results.
- Winsor & Newton Art Masking Fluid 75ml$22.95
Masks work on paper when colour is applied in broad washes.
- Winsor & Newton Watercolour Texture Medium 75ml$21.50
Texture medium contains fine particles and can be used to give the impression of depth and structure to water colour paintings. It is ideal for emphasising areas such as sandy beaches or the bark of a tree in figurative paintings. Used with multiple washes, Texture Medium catches different layers of colour and really gives a new dimension to water colour painting.
Raw Materials
- R&F Encaustic Medium Pellets$59.20Out of Stock
Encaustic medium is encaustic paint without pigment. Used to extend colors and to create transparencies. It is made of the same 100% pharmaceutical grade beeswax and damar resin as the encaustic cakes.
- Jacquard Damar Resin 8oz$30.60
These crystals are resin from a tree found in the East Indies. Damar Resin is used for hardening beeswax and raising its melting temperature when used in encaustic applications. Because the damar is in its raw state, as it comes from the tree, to make your own encaustic medium the damar must be melted with the beeswax and strained to remove impurities.
- Encaustic Medium$71.30
This 8/1 blend of White Filtered Beeswax and Damar Resin is perfect for encaustic applications. It comes in easy-to-measure pellets. Can be used alone for collage techniques or be mixed with any encaustic paints or pigments. 1 lb
- Rabbit Skin Glue 14ounce (454g)$59.95
- Gamblin Dry Pigments$22.80-$75.95
21 itemsThe same pure pigments used to make Gamblin Artist Oil Colors are in this collection of dry pigments. There are no adulterants. Each color retains the unique characteristics of the pigment, including tinting strength, undertone, and texture. Offered in 4 oz. (118ml) jars.
- R&F Damar Resin Crystals$42.60
1 pound (454 grams)
- Matisse Dry Mediums$10.30-$19.20
17 itemsDerivan has explored an extensive variety of minerals and man-made additives before finalising their selection of Matisse Dry Mediums. Many of them provide magnificent textural effects, never previously achievable. Others fulfill a more specific function.
- Art Spectrum Whiting (chalk dust) 500g$15.95Out of Stock
- Art Spectrum Talc (soap stone dust) 500g$23.70
- Art Spectrum Rabbit Skin Glue 500g$85.10
- Art Spectrum Kaolin (china clay dust) 500g$12.10Out of Stock
- Art Spectrum Bleached Bees Wax$35.30-$131.603 items
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