Mediums, Solvents, Varnishes & Grounds

Oil

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  Fuelite 07/07/11 NZD $10.90
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  Daler-Rowney Artists' Clear Picture Varnish 04/24/11 NZD $11.95
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  Winsor & Newton Artisan Fast Drying Mediums 03/12/11 NZD $16.50 - $39.95

  Fast drying medium that improves the flow and speeds the drying of Artisan oil colours, smoothes brush work and increases transparency.

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  Winsor & Newton Artisan Thinners 03/12/11 NZD $16.50 - $39.95

  Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour has a specific Thinner for the range. The purpose of Artisan is to be able to avoid the use of hazardous solvents. Although water is suitable as a diluent for the colour, its speedy evaporation can make the colour thicken upon the palette much quicker than conventional oil colour would when used with turpentine.

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  Kraftex Seal Coat 07/23/10 NZD $15.70

  Kraftex Seal Coat is a quick-drying mineral-based transparent sealant/varnish which is easy to use and is virtually odourless. It is intended for use on decoupage and other general craft projects and is ideal for use in conjunction with Kraftex Creative Cracks and Kraftex Antique Cracks.

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  Matisse Mm29 Satin Varnish (turps-based) 08/14/09 NZD $33.10 - $56.70 2 items

Acrylic

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  Liquitex Matte Super Heavy Gel Medium 06/13/11 NZD $21.50 - $53.50 3 items
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  Liquitex Matte Gel Medium 06/13/11 NZD $21.50 - $159.95

  A high viscosity medium, Matte Gel displays the same qualities as the Gel Medium, except that it dries to a satin, matte finish, and has greater adhesive abilities. Use it as an extender, as a ground, for impasto effects, or as a binder for powered pigments to make an inexpensive "student grade" high viscosity thick matte paint.

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  Liquitex Gloss Super Heavy Gel Medium 06/13/11 NZD $21.50 - $159.95

  A superior adhesive for collage and mixed media projects, or create sculptural effects and high-peak consistency. Dries clear to translucent depending upon thickness, with very low shrinkage. Flexible, non-yellowing, and water-resistant when dry.

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  Liquitex Pouring Medium 06/08/11 NZD $21.50 - $53.50

  Designed to reduce crazing in poured applications, this fluid medium dries clear, glossy, and flexible. Mixed with soft body palette color, it is ideal for pouring puddles and acrylic sheets.

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  Liquitex String Gel 06/08/11 NZD $21.50 - $34.30

  Enhances depth of color, while increasing transparency and flow. Dries glossy and transparent with a honey-like consistency. It is also permanent, non-yellowing, flexible, and water-resistant.

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  Golden Acrylic Flow Release 02/18/11 NZD $17.95

  Acrylic Flow Release is used to increase the slickness and flow of the paint. It is effective for achieving rich stains on porous surfaces such as paper and canvas.

Sprays

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  Krylon Matte Finish 04/21/09 NZD $27.30
  Krylon Matte Finish provides a permanent, non-gloss finish which protects art, crafts and valuables. Eliminates light reflection. Dries fast and clear.
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  Krylon Preseve It Spray 311g 04/15/09 NZD $24.50

  Digital photo and paper protectant more than doubles the life of documents and photos.

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  Nuart Workable Fixative 350g 10/21/08 NZD $24.95
  Specially formulated for charcoal, pencil or pastel drawings and layouts. Provides compatible surface for rework needs. Gives a clear protective coating to prevent dusting or smudging.
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  Nuart Picture Varnish Satin 400g 10/21/08 NZD $25.95
  This fine colourless varnish is carefully formulated to protect your valued works of art. Suitable for use on Oil and Acrylic Paintings. As a final varnish, two coats should be applied allowing the first to dry before re-spraying. May be removed with Distilled Turpentine if desired.
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  Nuart Picture Varnish Matt 400g 10/21/08 NZD $24.95
  This fine colourless varnish is carefully formulated to protect your valued works of art. Suitable for use on Oil and Acrylic Paintings. As a final varnish, two coats should be applied allowing the first to dry before re-spraying. May be removed with Distilled Turpentine if desired.
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  Nuart Picture Varnish Gloss 400g 10/21/08 NZD $24.95
  This fine colourless varnish is carefully formulated to protect your valued works of art. Suitable for use on Oil and Acrylic Paintings. As a final varnish, two coats should be applied allowing the first to dry before re-spraying. May be removed with Distilled Turpentine if desired.

Watercolour

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  Art Spectrum Masking Fluid 01/24/09 NZD $15.50 - $48.75

  A 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.

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  Winsor & Newton Watercolour Medium 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.95

  A liquid with added pigmentation for masking areas of work needing protection when colour is applied in broad washes. It is composed of rubber latex and pigment. For best results remove as soon as possible after application. Brushes can be cleaned if washed immediately with water after use.

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  Winsor & Newton Lifting Preparation 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $15.80

  Lifting Preparation allows dry washes, including staining colours, to be more easily lifted from paper with a wet brush or sponge. It is an ideal preparation with which beginners can prime the paper allowing corrections to be made to their painting.

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  Winsor & Newton Blending Medium 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $15.80

  This liquid is used to slow the drying rate of water colours allowing more time for blending. It is particularly useful in hot climates where artists would like their water colours to stay open and workable for a longer period of time.

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  Winsor & Newton Permanent Masking Medium 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50

  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.

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  Winsor & Newton Ox Gall Liquid 75Ml 10/21/08 NZD $13.75

  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.

Raw Materials

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  Art Spectrum Calcite (marble dust) 500g 10/24/09 NZD $4.00
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  Tasart Dry Mediums 08/06/09 NZD $6.00 - $8.00
  Mix Tasart Dry Mediums with acrylic paint or mediums for special painting effects on canvas or hobby projects.
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  Matisse Dry Mediums 08/05/09 NZD $6.90 - $11.50

  Derivan 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.

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  Art Spectrum Whiting (chalk dust) 500g 10/21/08 NZD $6.00
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  Art Spectrum Talc (soap stone dust) 500g 10/21/08 NZD $10.30
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  Art Spectrum Rabbit Skin Glue 500g 10/21/08 NZD $37.70