Mediums & Varnishes

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.

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...

Galkyd Gel is a stiffer gel compared to Neo Megilp that holds thicker, sharper brush marks and dries more quickly. It increases transparency of oil colors and creates impasto.

This solvent-free gel medium gives colors more flow and transparency yet holds the shape of your brush mark. It has a moderately fast drying rate and increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, it is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or...

If Neo-Megilp was your favorite, strangely named oil medium, relauched as Galkyd Lite Gel. There has been no change to the formula or raw materials used. Now in a convenient tube, delivering a batter painting experience with less drying in the bottle or...

Genuine alkali-refined linseed oil. Increases flow, transparency and gloss. Useful as ingredient in painting mediums.   

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...

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.

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.

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...

Gamsol is the safest solvent that allows artists to work in traditional and contemporary techniques without compromise. It can be used to thin oil colors and painting mediums, and for general studio clean-up. This 100% pure odorless mineral spirit is...

This stand oil is a thickened version of Gamblin's Refined Linseed Oil. Modifying oil colors with stand oil increases flow and gloss and slows dry time. Colors mixed with it will dry to a smooth, enamel-like finish. Use sparingly or mix with an...

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...

An odorless, very volatile, thin and colorless turpentine substitute, Turpenoid has the same painting properties and drying time as turpentine but is free from the strong characteristic turpentine odor. Compatible with oil colors as a painting...

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...

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...

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...

Pure beeswax, damar resin, and refined linseed oil. No paraffins or microcrystallines. Use in moderation to thicken paint and impart a short, buttery texture. Increases transparency and dries to a satin sheen.

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.

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.

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.

What's makes 3-in-1 special? What's it made of?Gamblin 3-in-1 medium is THE FIRST AND ONLY oil painting medium designed specifically for three very important uses.First, it's a terrific all-around lean and thin painting medium. Second,...

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...