Mediums & Varnishes

Brush Cleaner & Restorer - 32 oz. bottle - For dried acrylic, oil, and alkyd colour, this is a non-toxic, biodegradable,nonflammable, non-abrasive, low vapor product that safely and easily cleans both natural and synthetic brushes without damage to...

Turpenoid Natural is an extraordinary brush cleaner which conditions as it cleans. It keeps brushes like new and restores aged brushes by removing dried hard paint. After cleaning brushes or tools with Turpenoid Natural, rinse with water. Unlike...

Ensure that every layer of your painting - from initial surface to final touches - is in harmony. Gamblin Ground makes a strong, bright foundation for oil paintings that makes canvas and linen stiffer than acrylic "gesso" and more flexible than...

This waterborne acrylic polymer varnish from Golden provides a layer of protection that resists the retention of dirt and dust. It is removable in addition to containing Ultra Violet Light Stabilizers (ULVS) to provide protection from exposure to...

Cold Wax Medium is made from naturally white, pure beeswax. Formulated to knife consistency, it makes oil colors thicker and more matte. It can be used to make Gamblin mediums and Gamvar more matte. It can be also applied alone as a matte varnish.

Used for encaustic and other painting techniques. An excellent protective coating for paints, sculptures, objects of art, etc.

Liquin Original - 500ml bottle - This reliable favourite is a general purpose semi gloss medium which speeds drying, improves flow and reduces brush stroke retention.Halves the drying time of conventional oil colour (touch dry in 1-6 days depending...

Gloss Varnish provides high clarity as a finish for acrylic paintings or flexible painted surfaces. It is permanent and highly durable for superior protection, and has a fluid viscosity for easy application. Gloss varnish is water-resistant, flexible...

Used as a final matte varnish over acrylic paintings. Mixed with a polymer medium it can be used to control surface sheen to any degree between matte and high gloss.

Gamvar Picture Varnish saturates and gives greater depth to the colors in your painting and gives your work a unified and protective matte, gloss or satin surface. Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar goes on...

Black Gesso 32oz - 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 preparation...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

A gloss medium that is mixed with colors for transparency and glazing. Can also be used as a final gloss varnish.

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...

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...

This acrylic medium has the appearance of handmade paper and is ideal for layering effects and subtle textures. It can be skimmed with a wet palette knife to make a smoother surface. The dry color remains absorbent, making it ideal for use with...

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...

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 thick gloss gel alters your paint's working properties and open up...

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.

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.

When used in conjunction with your favorite acrylic colors, this matte gel alters your paint's working properties and open up new creative possibilities. With the same consistency as Golden Heavy Body Acrylics, this Regular Gel is ideal for extending...

When used in conjunction with your favorite acrylic colors, this matte gel alters your paint's working properties and open up new creative possibilities. With the same consistency as Golden Heavy Body Acrylics, this Regular Gel is ideal for extending...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, reach for this self-leveling clear gel from Golden. When used in conjunction with your favorite acrylic colors, this gel produces an even film with excellent clarity resulting...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, use this gloss gel to alter your paint's working properties and open up new creative possibilities. This gel has a unique resinous consistency that produces a flexible,...

To achieve a variety of effects and expressions in your acrylic projects, use this gloss gel to alter your paint's working properties and open up new creative possibilities. This gel has a unique resinous consistency that produces a flexible,...

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...

Airbrush Medium 32oz- Modifies GOLDEN Fluid Acrylics for spray application by reducing clog­ging and tip buildup during spraying. Recommended for spraying on garments, Airbrush Medium may also be used to thin other prod­ucts for spraying such as...

Use this molding paste 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 media...

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...

Gesso White Gesso 32oz - 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...

This molding paste can be used to create foundations for painting, 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 and...

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...

Golden?« Matte Medium is useful for extending color, decreasing gloss and increasing film integrity. Build the foundation for your work and use 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...