Mediums, Solvents, Varnishes & Grounds

Mediums, Solvents, Varnishes & Grounds

Select from our range of Oils, Acrylic, Sprays, Watercolour and Raw Materials. If you would like to know more please read our blog post "the differences between solvents"

Oil

Acrylic

  • Daler-Rowney Black Gesso 500ml $27.30
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  • Liquitex Crackle Medium 8oz $45.90

    Crackle Paste allows artists to create crazed, cracked paint textures on any rigid, acrylic-friendly surface. Great for antiqued and weathered effects, the medium dries to a crackle finish with a hard, opaque finish. Apply directly from the tub with a knife and overpaint or mix into acrylic color and use freely. Crackle Paste maintains paint adhesion and durability without flaking, while giving artists an archival finish. Finish with a coat of acrylic varnish for additional protection.

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  • Liquitex Masking Fluid 4 oz $29.00
    Mask off areas of work with this colorless, latex based liquid. Use with fluid applications of acrylic color and washes. The perfect medium to block off areas of a painting and let the surface show through.
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  • Liquitex Satin Fluid Medium 8oz $32.40
    Thin paint and extend volume with a satin finish or use as a collaging adhesive.
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  • Liquitex Satin Gel Medium 8oz $32.40
    Increase texture and extend volume with a satin finish or use as a strong collaging adhesive.
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  • Liquitex Metallic Mediums 8oz $45.90
    Give paint a metallic effect or use on its own to add surface highlights.
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  • Liquitex Silkscreen Medium 8oz $45.90
    Mix this slow-drying medium with acrylic paint to make colors suitable for screen printing.
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  • Liquitex Glass Medium 8oz $45.90
    Mix with color to create a smooth, high gloss finish that adheres to slick non-porous surfaces like glass. When heat set, creates a glossy, scratch resistant surface.
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  • Atelier Universal Medium/Varnish $29.30

    Mix with Acrylic artists' paint to reduce viscosity for improved brushabilty and glazing, or as a final varnish with a finish of your choice.

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  • Atelier Slow Medium $23.60

    Low Viscosity. Slows the drying process of Atelier Interactive. Allows thinly painted areas to be re-wet and remain workable for longer.

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  • Atelier Satin Varnish $22.40 - $63.50

    Use as a final varnish for artists' acrylics to protect artwork and give a semi-gloss, satin sheen.

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  • Atelier Regular Gel 250ml $22.40

    An Acrylic gel with a smooth buttery consistency. Use as a paint extender to add gloss and transparency without altering consistency. Mix with paint to increase body or apply directly on top of paint layer for a transparent textural effect.

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Sprays

  • Krylon UV Resistant Clear 11oz $29.95

    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.

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  • Krylon Craft Foam Primer $20.80 Out of Stock
  • Krylon Dulling Spray $28.95 Out of Stock

    Temporarily reduces shine and glare when photographing or filming bright objects.
    Removable dull finish for use on items to be photographed and videotaped, Reduces shine, Semi-drying finish wipes off easily, Leaves no marks.
    Dries to the touch in 15 minutes. For use on metal, plastic, glass, plaster, ceramic

  • Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish Gloss $26.95 Out of Stock

    Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish features a latex enamel formula that provides a permanent, protective, non-yellowing finish without the strong odor of traditional coatings.
    Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it may be applied on plastic, silk flowers, papier mâché, ceramic, plaster, glass, metal, wood, and craft foam. Choose from gloss or matte finishes.

  • Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish Matte $26.95 Out of Stock

    Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish features a latex enamel formula that provides a permanent, protective, non-yellowing finish without the strong odor of traditional coatings.
    Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it may be applied on plastic, silk flowers, papier mâché, ceramic, plaster, glass, metal, wood, and craft foam. Choose from gloss or matte finishes.

  • Krylon Kamar Varnish $28.95 Out of Stock

    Krylon Kamar Varnish provides clear, lasting protection for oil, acrylic, and water-based paints. It's free of the impurities found in natural varnish, so it will not yellow with age. It allows reworking of the painting, and it can be safely removed by conservators for restoration.

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  • Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Maxx $23.30

    A premium clear coating for added durability and protection. Dries in 10 minutes. Protective, non-yellowing finish. Dry to the touch in 10 minutes. Dry to handle in 1 hour. For use on: wood, metal, plastic, wicker, dried silk flowers, fabric, ceramic, plaster, glass, wicker, metal, wood, paper mache. 311g

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  • Krylon Chalkboard Spray Paint Black 12oz $27.60

    This chalk paint formula contains fine particles of slate-like abrasive materials which give years of use. Use to refinish chalkboards, ping pong tables or on any smooth, non-porous surface.

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  • Krylon Wood Finish Varnish 11oz $16.95

    This crystal clear spray varnish seals wood finishes and enhances surface grains. It makes an excellent protective coating for brass, bronze and other metals. The durable finish has an outstanding resistance to chemicals and abrasion.

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  • Krylon Magnetic Spray Paint 13oz $31.95

    Use by itself or as a primer with any spray to create a surface that magnets will stick to! The more you apply, the stronger the attraction will be. Use it as a base on doors, walls, and furniture so that you can attach magnetic films and sheets. It's great for classrooms and studios.

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  • Krylon Glow-In-The-Dark Spray 6oz $18.95

    This glow-in-the-dark paint is suitable for indoor and outdoor use to create a glowing effect. The painted surface recharges with exposure to light.

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Watercolour

Raw Materials

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