Mediums & Varnishes

This Gamvar varnish brush is purpose-built to support the work of varnishing for oil and acrylic painters working with Gamvar gloss, satin and matte varnish. The brush offers the correct thickness and stiffness soft enough to contour to the texture...

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.

This medium slows the drying time of acrylic color to give you more working time of color for extended blending and manipulation. A ratio of 1:1 volume doubles the drying time (mix with color up to 1:1). It maintains paint viscosity and has no effect...

Concentrated Walnut/Alkyd Medium thins the color, accelerates drying, enhances adhesion between layers and increases surface sheen and flexibility while remaining essentially non-yellowing. Ideally suited for alla-prima and glaze applications...

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...

Gives acrylic color a high degree of drag and density, and makes it look and feel more like oil. Dries glossy, giving depth to color. Great for impasto glazes.

Mix this medium with acrylic paint to create a flat matte finish. It can also be mixed with gloss medium & varnish to vary the paint sheen from matte to satin.

Reduces gloss of tube or jar acrylics and produces heavy matte or semi-matte glazes. Excellent matte adhesive for collage and other materials, as well as for applications on canvas.

Light, airy and easy-to-use, this medium is perfect for acrylic applications where weight is a factor. It may be used to create impasto and 3D effects.

This refined linseed oil is the palest of linseed oils. Adding it to colors increases flow and slows dry times. Use sparingly or mix with an equal amount Gamsol to create a traditional slow-drying, low-viscosity painting medium.

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...

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...

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

Designed not to craze in poured applications, this flexible, non-yellowing medium creates even poured puddles and acrylic sheets. It can be mixed with soft body acrylic color to promote drying with a smooth even colored film. It also retains high...

Colored priming for acrylic and oil colors. Provides the perfect tooth and adhesion to a wide variety of supports such as canvas, paper and wood. An excellent base coat for many applications such as murals. Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water...

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,...

Acrylic Clear Gesso is an ideal high-tooth, stable surface for pastel, graphite, acrylic and oil colors. Use it for masking underpaintings and as a unique ground in preparation for overpainting. It will dry to form a clear to semi-opaque finish,...

A white acrylic primer used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil colors. It is non-yellowing, flexible and non-cracking. It provides the perfect tooth and adhesion to a wide variety of supports such as canvas, paper and wood. Use...

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...

A lightly tinted liquid, used to temporarily mask and preserve the paper when applying colour, as it prevents the paint adhering to the paper. Especially useful when trying to create fine details. Do not apply on damp or soft sized paper. Remove as...

Winsor & Newton Colorless Masking Fluid is a versatile and essential medium for artists who work with watercolors, inks, and gouache. This 75ml bottle contains a high-quality, colorless liquid that can be applied to your artwork to create a...

Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic is a versatile and high-quality medium that can be used for a variety of artistic applications. This 75ml bottle contains a natural gum that is extracted from the acacia tree and is commonly used as a binding agent in...

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,...

Ideal for cleaning oil paint, varnishes and enamels from paint brushes. Not for thinning paint.

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.

Refined Linseed Oil - 250ml bottle - Winsor & Newton's most popular oil. A low viscosity alkali refined oil of pale colour that dries slowly.Reduces oil colour consistency. Increases gloss & transparency.Add to other oils to slow drying.

This quality, heavy-bodied bright white gesso has excellent opacity, adhesion and water-resistance. It dries to a non-yellowing, flexible matte finish.WARNING: This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer.

This student grade black gesso produces a fine tooth primed surface. It provides great coverage and protects surfaces from moisture and maintains a good water resistance.

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...

Galkyd thins oil colors and increases transparency and gloss. When used in greater proportions with oil color, it will level brushstrokes, creating an enamel-like surface. It is Gamblin's fastest-drying painting medium. Thin layers will be...

Galkyd Lite thins oil colors and increases transparency and gloss. When used in moderation with oil colors, it is more fluid and less glossy compared to Galkyd. Thin layers will be touch-dry in 24-30 hours.

A wetting agent used for smooth washes and to enhance flow when mixed directly with watercolour. Reducing surface tension, It can also be used on very hard-sized paper. Add 3-4 drops per cup of water.

Turn nearly every surface, wood, metal, ceramic, plastic, glass, board and more, into one ready for painting with watercolors! This ground creates a soft, absorbent watercolor surface with a slightly cottony texture thats similar to cold press paper...