Mediums & Varnishes

Golden Matte Medium is a pourable medium useful for extending color, decreasing gloss and increasing film integrity. It is also used as a nearly clear ground on canvas instead of gesso.

Molding Paste can also be used to create foundations for painting either to create texture over a smoother surface, or to smooth out a textured surface. The absorbent qualities of Molding Paste make it suitable as a ground for nearly every painting...

This spray medium offers advanced, non-yellowing protection against fading, dirt, moisture and discoloration. It contains UV light absorbers and stabilizers. Removable for conservation purposes. Protects acrylic, watercolor, oil pastel, colored...

This spray medium offers advanced, non-yellowing protection against fading, dirt, moisture and discoloration. It contains UV light absorbers and stabilizers. Removable for conservation purposes. Protects acrylic, watercolor, oil pastel, colored...

This spray medium offers advanced, non-yellowing protection against fading, dirt, moisture and discoloration. It contains UV light absorbers and stabilizers. Removable for conservation purposes. Protects acrylic, watercolor, oil pastel, colored...

The MSA (Mineral Spirit Acrylic) Varnish with UVLS is a mineral spirit based acrylic resin system that forms a tougher, less permeable film than waterborne acrylic varnishes and can be applied to acrylic, oil and alkyd painted surfaces. It reduces dirt...

Use this spray-on acrylic varnish for a glossy finish on all media including paintings, drawings or ink-jet prints. This spray goes on clear and stays clear, with a fan spray tip for precise application. The varnish's UV light stabilizers inhibit...

Use this spray-on acrylic varnish for a matte finish on all media including paintings, drawings or ink-jet prints. This spray goes on clear and stays clear, with a fan spray tip for precise application. The varnish's UV light stabilizers inhibit...

Use this spray-on acrylic varnish for a satin finish on all media including paintings, drawings or ink-jet prints. This spray goes on clear and stays clear, with a fan spray tip for precise application. The varnish's UV light stabilizers inhibit...

SEMI-GLOSS ARCHIVAL VARNISH is a removable mineral spirit acrylic aerosol varnish with UV protection for use with acrylics, oils, watercolors, inkjet prints and drawing media. It dries to a semi-gloss finish that may saturate color. Suitable for...

Mineral Spirit Acrylic Varnishe Matte 8oz-MSA (Mineral Spirit Acrylic) Varnish with UVLS is a Mineral Spirit based Acrylic resin system that forms a tougher, less permeable film than water­borne acrylic varnishes and can be applied to acrylic, oil...

Protects 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.

Enhance your projects with a soft matte finish while protecting them against harmful UV-light rays. UV-Resistant Matte Finish combines the low sheen and minimal light reflection of regular Matte Finish with special UV inhibitors that provide extra...

Seals canvas, illustration board, mat board, masonite, plaster, wood, metal and cloth surfaces. Provides the same performance characteristics as brush-on formulas, while decreasing application time dramatically. In a 11 oz. can.

Golden® Acrylic Glazing Liquid is a slow-drying acrylic medium originally designed for interior decorative finishes. Blend with artist acrylic paints or house paints to create an incredible variety of color glazes. If you prefer techniques that...

Golden?« Acrylic Glazing Liquid is a slow-drying acrylic medium originally designed for interior decorative finishes. Blend with artist acrylic paints or house paints to create an incredible variety of color glazes. If you prefer techniques that...

This isolation coat can be applied to acrylic paintings to unify and protect the surface. Sealing an acrylic painting with an isolation coat prior to varnishing ensures an even application of varnish and provides a layer of protection if/when varnish...

Non-yellowing protection for oils and acrylics. Can be safely removed with mineral spirits or turpentine. In 11 oz. cans.

Permanent, non-gloss finish that eliminates sheen and light reflection from any surface. For T.V and photo studios. Non-removable. In spray cans.

A clear, protective spray finish for all kinds of arts, crafts, and home décor projects. It is non-yellowing, moisture-resistant and provides a permanent, protective gloss finish. Great for use with wood, metal, wicker, plastic, glass, plaster,...

Golden® Silkscreen Medium is a water-borne medium designed to blend with acrylic paints for silk-screen application onto paper, wood and other suitable fine art materials. This medium increases working time, allowing you to enjoy the creative process...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, reach for this quality medium from Golden. When used in conjunction with your favorite acrylic colors, this gloss acrylic gel features coarse acrylic granules and is excellent...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, reach for this quality medium from Golden. When used in conjunction with your favorite acrylic colors, this solid gel makes the color feel more oil-like by retaining brush...

Used to slow the drying of acrylic paints and extend your painting time, this additive is a must-have for acrylic artists who like to work at their own pace. Useful for "wet in wet" techniques, this retarder slows your drying time and reduces...

Clear Gloss and Clear Matte coatings that enhance and protect your finished project. The first art and craft coatings formulated from true latex technology, the performance benefits are undeniable.

This triple-thick coating produces a bright, glass-like finish for arts and crafts. Used as a non-firing glaze for bisque or plaster, it' s also excellent for porcelainizing, decoupage, papier mâché, collage, artificial flowers,...

An acrylic permanent protective coating for drawings, artwork, watercolors, charcoals and inks. Prevents smudging, fingerprints and fading. Goes on clear, stays clear. Dries in minutes.

This acrylic ground is designed for stain and watercolor-type applications. While it has a gesso-like consistency, it is not intended as a gesso alternative. It must be applied over a porous and "toothy" surface, such as Golden® Gesso, to ensure...

Apply this medium to paper, canvas, wood or any primed support and explore limitless applications for media typically confined to standard papers. Designed to prepare surfaces for the application of pastels, charcoal and other art media where a...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, reach for this quality medium from Golden. Used to increase the open time of acrylic paints, this additive is a must-have for acrylic artists. Useful for "wet in wet"...

Gesso Black Gesso 8oz - Gesso can be thought of as the bridge between your support (canvas, board or whatever you paint on) and the paint. GOLDEN Gesso is designed to penetrate supports and provide a surface to which paint can adhere. Proper...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, reach for this quality medium from Golden Artist Colors®. When used in conjunction with your favorite acrylic colors, this gel alters your paint's working properties and open...

This coarse pumice gel yields a concrete-like finish with acrylic paints. Create finely textured surfaces and blend with Golden Acrylic colors to increase flexibility.

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, reach for this quality medium from Golden. This crackle paste is a thick, opaque medium that develops deep fissure-like cracks as it cures. When used in conjunction with your...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, reach for this quality medium from Golden. When used in conjunction with your favorite acrylic colors, this extra thick gloss gel alters your paint's working properties and...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, reach for this quality medium from Golden. When used in conjunction with your favorite acrylic colors, this extra thick gloss gel alters your paint's working properties and...

Molding Paste can be used to create foundations for painting, create texture over a smoother surface, or to smooth out a textured surface. The absorbent qualities of Molding Paste make it suitable as a ground for nearly every painting and drawing...

Perfect for acrylic artists interested in trying airbrushing techniques, this medium makes acrylic paint or gessos suitable for spray application, decreasing clogging and tip build-up during spraying. This medium is also useful as a general painting...