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
2 itemsFast 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
2 itemsArtisan 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
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Matisse Mm15 Matt Varnish (turps-based) 07/27/09 NZD $33.10 - $56.70 2 items
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Matisse Mm14 Hi-Gloss Varnish (turps-based) 07/27/09 NZD $33.10 - $56.70 2 items
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Chroma Solvent Varnish 200ml 07/24/09 NZD $13.10
3 itemsA non-yellowing solvent varnish for oil and acrylic paintings. Intensifies colour contrast and protects from fungal attack without altering the surface appearance of paintings done in oils, acrylics, or watercolours. Dries without a trace, even on watercolour paper. Protects paintings from mould growth even in humid areas. This is a strippable varnish which allows paintings to be cleaned by swabbing away the layer of varnish with mineral spirits or turpentine.
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Daler-Rowney Soluble Gloss Varnish 04/15/09 NZD $12.95 - $34.95
2 itemsAn acrylic resin-based gloss varnish which is removable with white spirit or turpentine. Use on acrylic or oil paintings.
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Art Spectrum Medium No.3 (very fat) 04/14/09 NZD $13.50 - $170.50
4 itemsMedium No. 3 is a thicker medium than No. 2. It is for painters who like a heavier, more viscous, medium. It is ideal for artists who paint in many layers. The artist begins with Medium No. 1, then uses Medium No. 2, then finally Medium No. 3.
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Archival Odourless Fat Medium 04/14/09 NZD $10.50 - $32.95
2 itemsThis syrupy, heavy bodied liquid medium contains high solids. It promotes faster, more thorough drying of oils, increasing gloss and flow for enamel-like effects. It can also be added to Lean Medium if a more glossy effect is desired.
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Art Spectrum Medium No.4 Liquol 01/24/09 NZD $15.90 - $62.30
3 itemsA fast drying free-flowing self levelling medium for oils. Excellent to thin glazing, transparent painting, blending and extending brush detail.
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Winsor & Newton Sansodor Solvent 01/23/09 NZD $14.95 - $31.00
2 itemsSansodor makes a viscous mixture, evaporates slowly, is the least hazardous, costs approximately the same as turpentine, does not deteriorate on storage and has minimal odour. This is well suited to artists who prefer to avoid exposure to turpentine.
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Winsor & Newton Retouch Varnish 01/23/09 NZD $14.50 - $35.00
2 itemsA clear liquid varnish, which dries to a non-yellowing, glossy film. Gives temporary protection to recently completed oil paintings.
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Winsor & Newton Oil Primer 01/23/09 NZD $41.95 - $69.95
2 itemsOil painting primer imparts a traditional oil base. Some artists prefer this and may find a slight increase in gloss and smoothness. Oil primed canvases may slacken off less than acrylic primed canvases. A coat of warm glue size is required first.
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Winsor & Newton English Distilled Turpentine 01/23/09 NZD $13.50 - $24.50
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All solvents vary in strength and their capacity to 'loosen up' the body of the colour. The artists' grade solvent with the greatest power is English Distilled Turpentine, the only artists' grade solvent capable of easily dissolving Dammar resin. Turpentine makes a viscous mixture, evaporates slowly, is the most hazadous and strongest smelling solvent commonly used by artists.
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Winsor & Newton Artist Gloss Varnish 01/23/09 NZD $14.95 - $65.00
3 itemsA modern general purpose high gloss varnish. It is a clear liquid which dries to a non-yellowing glossy film. It may be mixed with Artists’ Original Matt Varnish to adjust degree of gloss.
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Winsor & Newton Matt Varnish 01/23/09 NZD $14.95 - $65.00
3 itemsA superior protective film for oil and alkyd paintings, which dries to a matt finish. Please note that the bottle should be warmed in hot water before use until varnish becomes clear. Removable, wax based traditional varnish.
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Turpenoid Natural 01/23/09 NZD $17.95 - $38.00
3 itemsTurpenoid Natural is an alternative to traditional solvents for those concerned about health, safety, or environmental issues. Turpenoid Natural is a highly effective brush cleaner, conditioner, and painting medium that is specially formulated with organic ingredients to be non-toxic and non-flammable.
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Odorless Turpenoid 01/23/09 NZD $15.10 - $33.00
3 itemsTurpeniod is an odorless, highly refined, water clear mixture of petroleum distillates. It should be used a a thinner for artists' oil color, oil and varnishes and as a cleaner for oil painting brushes, painting knives, other tools and accessories.
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FAS Turpentine 01/23/09 NZD $5.00 - $10.00 2 items
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FAS Linseed Oil 01/23/09 NZD $4.50 - $21.99 3 items
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Art Spectrum Painting Gel (Glazing) 01/23/09 NZD $11.50 - $36.80 3 items
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Art Spectrum Wax Medium 01/23/09 NZD $19.40 - $58.80
3 itemsA brushable wax and oil medium. Mix with oil paint to impart a lustrous satin finish.
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Art Spectrum Stand Linseed Oil 01/23/09 NZD $12.40 - $170.90
4 itemsStand Oil is a heat thickened linseed oil mainly used as a levelling agent in mediums. Slower drying, Stand Oil imparts gloss to oil paints and dries to a tough, elastic film.
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Art Spectrum Retouch Varnish 01/23/09 NZD $11.50 - $43.30
3 itemsA removable light gloss varnish. Brush or spray small areas or complete painting where the colour is dull, sunken or needs a temporary protective varnish. Clean or remove with Mineral Turpentine.
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Art Spectrum Refined Linseed Oil 01/23/09 NZD $6.60 - $101.60
4 itemsFinest quality Refined Linseed oil, reduces consistency of oil paints and imparts extra gloss. Being a natural drying oil, Linseed oil has little or no allergy reactions.
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Art Spectrum Pure Gum Turpentine 01/23/09 NZD $6.40 - $106.00
4 itemsDouble distilled for artists' use. Use in the preparation of painting mediums and for cleaning equipment. Do not use neat as a diluent for oil paint.
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Art Spectrum Oil Prime 01/23/09 NZD $33.60 - $184.90
3 itemsOil Prime is a unique oil/acrylic resin blend. The 40% linseed oil content provides controlled absorbency, which maintains the natural glow of oil pint. Non-toxic, non-flammable and equipment washes up with water.
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Art Spectrum Matt Wax Varnish 01/23/09 NZD $29.40 - $51.50
2 itemsA satin matt final varnish for oils, acrylic, and most surfaces. Easiest to apply warm with clean, lint-free rag or brush. When dry, buff to desired gloss with soft cloth. Removable with Gum Turpentine.
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Art Spectrum Odourless Solvent 01/23/09 NZD $7.80 - $101.40
4 itemsIdeal for artists who are sensitive to the odour of turpentine. Use to cleaning brushes and as an additive to mediums.
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Art Spectrum Gloss Varnish (Paraloid) 01/23/09 NZD $12.90 - $59.50 3 items
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Art Spectrum Medium No.2 (fat) 01/23/09 NZD $13.50 - $170.50
4 itemsMedium No. 2 is a fat medium. It contains more oil than Medium No. 1. It should be mixed with the oil paint as the layers of painting develop. It has some of the properties of a glazing medium but it is preferable to use Art Spectrum 24-hour Glazing Medium if very thin veils of colour are desired.
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Art Spectrum Damar Varnish 01/23/09 NZD $9.00 - $140.30
4 itemsUse as a final varnish over dry oil paintings. Dilute with gum turpentine for less gloss. A natural resin, use Damar as an ingredient for glazing mediums to impart a degree of gloss and hardness to the paint film.
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Art Spectrum Citrus Turpentine 01/23/09 NZD $17.10 - $224.00
4 itemsUse sparingly as a diluent for oil paint, mediums and for cleaning brushes.
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Art Spectrum Artists Turpentine 01/23/09 NZD $6.10 - $69.20
4 itemsArtists' Turpentine has less tack than Gum Turpentine. Use in the preparation of painting mediums and for cleaning equipment. Do not use neat as a diluent for oil paint.
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Art Spectrum Art Clean 01/23/09 NZD $23.90 - $146.40
3 itemsPerfect for all applications in the studio such as cleaning brushes, palettes, hands as well as a large range of household applications. Fragrant Art Clean is made from a blend of natural extracts. Colour and aroma variation is natural. Art Clean contains no petroleum based solvents and no harmful bleaches.
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Archival Smooth Gel Medium 01/23/09 NZD $9.95 - $42.95
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A gel that helps move oil paint around easily whilst retaining texture and brush marks. It must be used 50/50 with paint applied in thick impasto (15-60mm). It is also used by painters who want less extreme applications of paint to dry quickly and retain mark and texture, while being at the same time brushable and easy to manipulate. This applied paint sets up before it dries, facilitating wet-on-wet techniques but it also blends wet-in-wet when worked in with the brush or knife.
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Archival Flow Gel Medium 01/23/09 NZD $9.95 - $16.50
2 itemsA loose gel which liquefies when brushed and stays in place when ‘at rest,’ making it useful for developing new techniques. Although it will ‘sit still’ on the painting, if you brush back into it you can blend easily because it moves again when you move your brush into it, until such time as it starts to tack up and dry (within a 3 hour session). You can also brush lightly over it wet-on-wet.
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Winsor & Newton Artist Picture Cleaner 01/23/09 NZD $21.95 - $41.00
2 itemsNot strictly a solvent, Artists' Picture Cleaner is a liquid which is designed for the cleaning of varnished paintings and is an excellent product for this purpose. It works by dissolving linseed oil oxidation and will remove surface dirt and the products of oxidation in the old varnish. It contains an emulsified mixture of Copaiba balsam, dipentene and pine oil with ammonia.
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Winsor & Newton Liquin Original 01/23/09 NZD $14.50 - $105.00
4 itemsThis reliable favourite (formerly known as just "Liquin") continues to be our most popular liquid alkyd medium. A general purpose low gloss medium which improves flow and transparency. It mixes easily with the brush or knife and smooths brushwork. Liquin Original also suits a textured oil technique.
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Winsor & Newton Liquin Light Gel 01/23/09 NZD $14.50 - $64.00
3 itemsThis Liquin formulation offers a slight gel that breaks down on brushing (thixotropic) and flows out to give a non-drip effect when mixed with colour. It is ideal for glazing. It dries to a gloss film that has an increased resistance to yellowing.
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Winsor & Newton Liquin Fine Detail 01/23/09 NZD $14.50 - $64.00
3 itemsThe most fluid of the Liquin family of products, this gloss medium is ideal for fine detailed work. It is also perfect for producing a smooth surface picture or in smoothly blended areas where you do not want brushmarks.
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Winsor & Newton Sun Bleached Linseed Oil 01/23/09 NZD $19.95
1 itemsA refined pale oil of slightly increased viscosity, which will improve the flow of colours and dries slightly faster than Refined Linseed Oil.
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Winsor & Newton Refined Linseed Oil 01/23/09 NZD $13.30
1 itemsThe most popular oil offers many of the same qualities as Cold Pressed Linseed Oil, but is slower drying. It is an alkali-refined oil of pale colour that reduces oil colour consistency and increases gloss and transparency.
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Archival Lean Medium 01/23/09 NZD $9.50 - $22.50
2 itemsA very fluid general purpose medium for reducing paint viscosity, and can be used at all stages in a painting which does not need gels. It can also be mixed with Archival Flow Gel if a little bodying up is preferred. more »
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Archival Classic Medium 01/23/09 NZD $9.50 - $22.50
2 itemsA Medium for Painters who prefer slower drying.
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Art Spectrum Medium No.1 01/23/09 NZD $12.40 - $151.60
4 itemsOften an excessive amount of gum turpentine is used as a substitute for a ‘lean’ medium. Too much gum turpentine ‘denatures’ the oil paint in the lean layers. This leaves an underbound pigment when the paint dries which can be easily brushed off. Medium No. 1 contains the minimum formulated account of Stand Oil to cross-link the medium and the oil paint, preventing the breakdown of the vehicle and ensuring permanency.
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Archival Oil Odourless Solvent 01/16/09 NZD $10.50 - $26.95
3 itemsA general purpose, low toxicity solvent which may be used as a safe replacement to gum and mineral turpentine for thinning paint and cleaning brushes.
It's slow evaporation rate 1/16th that of mineral turps and its low toxicity combine to produce a painting environment which 16 x 3 = 48 times less toxic than turpentine.
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Winsor & Newton Wax Varnish 60ml 10/21/08 NZD $19.95
This varnish offers the lowest, most matt finish and remains readily removable. It is a white paste, which is rubbed onto a painting to achieve a soft sheen finish. When dry the surface may be polished with a soft brush or cloth.
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Winsor & Newton Stand Oil 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $13.50
Improves flow of oil colours. Excellent for making mediums and glazing. Smoothes brush strokes. Slows drying and gives a tough elastic, pale film.
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Winsor & Newton Japan Gold Size 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
A dark, thin liquid, which acts as a quick drying adhesive for use when gilding. Can also be used as a non removable exterior varnish.
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Winsor & Newton Drying Poppy Oil 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $25.95
A drying oil used to increase the drying rate. Made from poppy seeds, it is the palest of the oils and is resistant to yellowing which makes it well suited for whites and pale colours.
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Winsor & Newton Drying Linseed Oil 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
This is an oil of darker colour than Refined Linseed Oil, which promotes the fastest drying rate of all the oils whilst increasing gloss.
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Winsor & Newton Dammar Varnish 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $19.95
A pale yellow varnish which dries quickly to a high gloss for use on oil and alkyd paintings. Traditionally also used on prints and maps. It tends to darken with aging. It is the traditional high-gloss varnish.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Varnish Remover 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
Artisan Gloss, Matt and Satin varnishes can be removed with Artisan Varnish Remover when dirty. With all mediums always shake the bottle well before use and mix the medium thoroughly into the Artisan colour (gradually adding small amounts of water only if required). The Matt and Satin varnishes should also be shaken well prior to use.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Satin Varnish 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
Artisan Satin Varnish is a water based varnish which does not contain any hazardous solvents. The varnish provides finished paintings protection from diret and grease and when dirty itself, can be removed with Artisan Varnish Remover. Artisan paintings should be allowed to dry completely before varnishing at least 6-12 months for thing vilms, longer for impasto paintings.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Safflower 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
As it is a paler yellow, the paler pigments maintain their brightness. If painting a lot with pale colours, you may choose to use Artisan Water Mixable Safflower Oil instead of Linseed Oil to reduce their consistency. It also increases gloss and transparency. Safflower Oil is slow drying and should not be used under faster drying layers, e.g. Fast Drying Medium, umbers etc.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Gloss Varnish 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
Artisan Gloss Varnish is a water based varnish which does not contain any hazardous solvents. The varnish provides finished paintings protection from dirt and grease and when dirty itself, can be removed with Artisan Varnish Remover.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Medium Sample Set 10/21/08 NZD $10.00
This sample set gives you the opportunity to try for yourself three of the Artisan medium range: Thinner -to dilute the Artisan oil colour. Safflower Oil -for use with whites and pale colours, increasing gloss and transparency. Gloss Varnish -a clear gloss varnish to provide protection to oil paintings painted with Artisan.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Painting Medium 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
Artisan Painting Medium is a stand oil based medium, ready made from the bottle. Because of the complex chemistry of water mixable oils, it has been possible for us to formulate a superior medium from a selection of raw materials. This medium thins the consistency of Artisan oil colours and aids fine detail work. It also improves the flow and wetting of the colour. It dries slowly to a flexible film and is good for "oiling out". Oiling out is the application of an oil medium to a painting which has sunk, or lost its oil to the layer underneath.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Impasto 60ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
Impasto Medium is a water mixable impasto and texturing medium for use with Artisan oil colours. It will maintain the tube consistency of the colour and speeds the drying of the colours by about 50%. For thick impasto, build the texture in several layers allowing each layer to dry first, mixing the impasto thoroughly into the colour before use.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Stand Oil Medium 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
Improves flow and leveling of Artisan oil colours. Excellent for glazing and producing fine detail. Slows drying.
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Winsor & Newton Artisan Linseed Oil 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.50
Reduces consistency and improves flow of Artisan oil colours. Increases gloss and transparency.
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Winsor & Newton Artist White Spirit 75ml 10/21/08 NZD $10.30
Dilutes oil and alkyd colours. Cleans brushes. Does not deteriorate with storage. Refined petroleum spirit.
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Daler-Rowney 75ml Retouch Varnish 10/21/08 NZD $12.95
This versatile varnish is used to bring back the original paint quality of dry or dull oil. Retouching Varnish is reduced with solvents and is much thinner than final top coat varnishes.
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Daler-Rowney 75ml Soluble Matt Varnish 10/21/08 NZD $12.95
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Daler-Rowney 75ml Purified Poppy Oil 10/21/08 NZD $18.90
A clear oil medium to mix with and reduce white and lighter colours. Less inclined to yellow than Linseed Oil, but slower drying. Enhances gloss and flow, but too high a proportion retards thorough-drying of colour.
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Daler-Rowney 75ml Matt Varnish 10/21/08 NZD $12.95
A removable varnish that dries to a matt finish. It can be mixed with Artist’s Clear Picture Varnish to give a range of semi-gloss surfaces. It is non-yellowing. Removable with Turpentine or White Spirit, and can be used to varnish oils or acrylics.
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Daler-Rowney 75ml Damar Varnish 10/21/08 NZD $12.95
A removable picture varnish. When applied thinly will give a low gloss. Damar dries hard and clear within a few hours. Removable with Turpentine or White Spirit.
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Daler-Rowney 75ml Alkyd Flow Medium 10/21/08 NZD $12.95
Slightly thinner than Alkyd Gel, it increases the transparency and flow of oil colour, allowing paint to be brushed out more smoothly. Reduces drying time.
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Old Holland Stand Oil 100ml 10/21/08 NZD $17.90
Boiled polymerized linseed oil enhances the flow of of oil paint and enables brush strokes to be removed. Yellows less than linseed oil and dries slower. Suitable for the practice of the glazing techniques.
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Old Holland Retouch Varnish 100ml 10/21/08 NZD $17.90
Used for reviving areas which have become dull. Dries within hours and is made on the basis of ketone resin, dissolved in white spirit.
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Old Holland Poppy Oil Refined 100ml 10/21/08 NZD $24.20
Obtained from the first pressing of poppy seeds. Maintains many of the qualities of linseed oil, but yellows less and dries even more slowly. Great for light colors.
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Old Holland Picture Cleaner 100ml 10/21/08 NZD $34.50
Suitable for cleaning the varnish layer.
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Old Holland Petroleum Spirit 100ml 10/21/08 NZD $9.95
Solvent thinner for oil paint.
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Old Holland Painting Medium Quick Drying 100ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.70
Dilutes the oil paint and increases the fluidity.
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Old Holland Linseed Oil Windmill 100ml 10/21/08 NZD $34.50
Cold pressed oil of linseed which has been pressed in a windmill. Enhances the flow of paint and enable brush strokes to be removed. Enhances gloss, but lengthens the drying time. Can be thinned with turpentine of white spirit.
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Old Holland Linseed Oil Bleached 100ml 10/21/08 NZD $16.70
Cold pressed oil of linseed which is subsequently bleached. Enhances the flow of paint and enable brush strokes to be removed. Enhances gloss, but lengthens the drying time. Can be thinned with turpentine of white spirit.
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Matisse Mm17 250ml Patina (Oil) 10/21/08 NZD $24.80
This product available on 'Special Order, only.
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Clear Methylated Spirits 1Ltr 10/21/08 NZD $9.95
Colorless and good for mixing with Shellac Flakes.
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Methylated Spirits 1 Ltr 10/21/08 NZD $7.95
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Archival Texture Gel Medium 40ml 10/21/08 NZD $11.50
A variation of Smooth Gel which contains ceramic beads for a gritty texture to add aesthetic appeal to thickly applied paint. Moves easily when mixed, then firms up on the painting. This keeps oil colour separate wet-on-wet or blendable for wet-in-wet techniques
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