Liquitex
Since developing the first waterbased artist acrylic products in 1955, Liquitex has always been concerned with the needs of the professional artist. All Liquitex products are formulated by a unique team of chemists and artists — chemists with a wide array of skills in resin technologies, and artists who help the company stay focused on the working properties. This combination allows Liquitex to create the most versatile ranges of intense, highly loaded, permanent colors possible.
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Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink Muted Collection NZD $14.50 - $84.00
This is the first time Liquitex has introduced a color collection! These unique tones have been inspired by current trends. Each color has a muted, subtle character and together are a tonal palette. Grey, Pink, Turquoise, Green and Violet: get to grips with perfect color matching and intermixability. Our Ink, Soft Body and Heavy Body work seamlessly together. We get technical so you can get creative. Re-think ink! These professional grade acrylic inks are extremely fluid so there is no need to dilute for use. They are fast drying, water resistant, non-clogging and permanent. Superfine pigments are suspended in a state-of-the-art acrylic emulsion to provide rich color. All inks are intermixable with the other Liquitex acrylics and mediums. Available in opaque and transparent colors in dropper bottles.... more »6 items -
Liquitex Heavy Body Muted Collection 59ml NZD $19.95 - $99.75
This is the first time Liquitex has introduced a color collection! These unique tones have been inspired by current trends. Each color has a muted, subtle character and together are a tonal palette. Grey, Pink, Turquoise, Green and Violet: get to grips with perfect color matching and intermixability. Our Ink, Soft Body and Heavy Body work seamlessly together. We get technical so you can get creative.... more »6 items -
Liquitex Transparent Ink Set of 3 NZD $51.95
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink! is a range of extremely fluid acrylic paints that use super-fine pigments in a state-of-the-art acrylic emulsion. They dry quickly, are permanent, water resistant and non-clogging, which makes them ideal for a variety of techniques; from watercolour effects to stamping. Contains: Transparent Burnt Sienna 30ml Transparent Burnt Umber 30ml Transparent Raw Sienna 30ml ... more » -
Liquitex Iridescent Ink Set of 3 NZD $51.95
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink! is a range of extremely fluid acrylic paints that use super-fine pigments in a state-of-the-art acrylic emulsion. They dry quickly, are permanent, water resistant and non-clogging, which makes them ideal for a variety of techniques; from watercolour effects to stamping. Contains: Iridescent Bright Gold 30ml Iridescent Bright Silver 30ml Iridescent Rich Copper 30ml ... more » -
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink NZD $14.50
Re-think ink! These professional grade acrylic inks are extremely fluid so there is no need to dilute for use. They are fast drying, water resistant, non-clogging and permanent. Superfine pigments are suspended in a state-of-the-art acrylic emulsion to provide rich color. All inks are intermixable with the other Liquitex acrylics and mediums. Available in opaque and transparent colors in dropper bottles.... more »30 items -
Liquitex Professional Spray Paint NZD $29.95 - $32.95
Providing vibrancy, permanence and performance, Liquitex Professional Spray Paint delivers high coverage and opacity. The line's extensive color spectrum includes transparents, iridescents and fluorescents. Fifty of the colors are matched to core Liquitex Heavy Body and Soft Body colors with additional hues added for a comprehensive offering. Black and white have been added to selected colors to create a complete tonal spectrum. Using innovative water-based technology, this spray paint is low-odor and does not carry the skin or eye irritant warnings associated with other spray paints. It cleans up with water when wet and is permanent when dry. The paint is versatile enough for use on almost any substrate, including canvas, wood, masonry and glass. It is fully intermixable with other Liquitex ranges. Available in 400ml cans ... more »60 items -
Liquitex Free Style Universal Giant Brush NZD $119.70
Ideal for covering a large area quickly, this 5.5" brush holds a ton of paint making it ideal for large scale applications. Its handle can be unscrewed to attach to a broom handle to get hard to reach areas. A metal hook on its shoulder allows this brush to be attached to the side of paint can or water bucket.... more » -
Liquitex Free Style Detail Brushes NZD $18.80 - $36.10
These 24 detail brushes are made from the highest quality synthetic nylon which make them ideal for all acrylic applications. Their long contoured handles provide extra comfort when holding the brushes at the tails but also are nicely balances so that they provide perfect control when held below the ferrule. The brush sizes are conveniently painted on both the body and the handle for easy identification while painting. Made in England... more »24 items -
Liquitex Free Style Broad Flats NZD $31.50 - $109.10
The 20 innovative Large brushes meet the expanding needs of acrylic artists working in grandiose scales. Large comfortable non-slip matter finished handles crafted from the highest quality wood have been paired with top-of-the-line synthetic bristle heads; resulting in artist quality brushes that offer excellent durability in large scale applications that require rugged tools. The Broad Short Handle Flats are ideal for covering wide areas in one movement and for varnishing large surfaces or walls. The Broad Wide Handle Flats are easy to grip for quick gestural strokes on large-scale work or reaching high places.... more »7 items -
Liquitex Free Style Paddle Brushes NZD $20.50 - $67.70
Shorter length out of the ferrule allows for easy movement of thick color and mediums. These Paddle Brushes are useful for broad marks and edges, smudging and scumbling.... more »4 items -
Liquitex Free Style Splatter Brushes NZD $24.10
Great for unique splatter effects, or dragging through mediums for unique effects.. Offered in Round and Flat to create different marks.... more »2 items -
Liquitex Free Style Universal Brushes NZD $27.50 - $62.20
These professional brushes feature blended synthetic bristles with ideal snap and spring for acrylics. The bristles are secured to the handles with rustproof stainless steel ferrules. The size is printed on end of brush for easy identification when painting. Ideal for large paintings and murals, the brush handles are made of seasoned hardwood sealed and lacquered with a black, satin matte finish that provides comfort and a non-slip grip. The brushed stainless steel rustproof ferrule is screwed and glued to handle for added durability. They also holes in the handles for easy storage and transport.... more »6 items -
Liquitex Heavy Body 946ml NZD $109.95
Liquitex, the prestigious brand of professional artists' acrylic colors, with high pigment content, are the inventors of artists' acrylics.... more »3 items -
Liquitex Texture Gel Ceramic Stucco NZD $23.95 - $31.95
This fine textured gel is thick and low luster, drying to a light gray matte finish. Use it to produce thick three-dimensional effects, as well as for thinly coating surfaces. It provides an excellent ground for acrylic and oil paint, oil pastel, oil bars, pastels, and graphite. Ceramic Stucco gel is somewhat susceptible to abrasion, so added protection can be provided by coating with Liquitex varnishes, applied carefully to avoid foaming and clouding. Works well with brush application.... more »2 items -
Liquitex Light Modeling Paste NZD $21.00 - $54.00
This lightweight, airy, flexible, thick, sculptural gel is specifically formulated to be used in applications where weight is a factor. Used alone, it will dry to a matte opaque white that can readily accept staining if desired. It will not exhibit "mud cracking." It is often used with texture gels.... more »3 items -
Liquitex Basics Gesso NZD $17.95 - $80.00
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso is formulated to produce a smooth, absorbent, finely textured ground for painting on most porous surfaces, including canvas, paper, fabric, wood, or plaster. This gesso does not require thinning for proper consistency. It dries in minutes to a non-yellowing, brilliant white. It's suitable for use with Liquitex Basics and other student-grade acrylic paints.... more »4 items -
Liquitex Texture Gel Natural Sand
This is a finely textured gel that dries to a surface similar to glossy beach sand. It can be mixed with colors to improve blending and impart the feel of oils, and is also a very effective ground for acrylic and oil paints, oil pastel and graphite.... more »1 items -
Liquitex Gloss Varnish NZD $19.95 - $31.95
This water-resistant varnish delivers permanent, highly-durable protection that is flexible and non-yellowing when dry. A 100% acrylic polymer varnish, Liquitex Gloss Varnish is water-soluble when wet and can be thinned. Non-removable.... more »2 items -
Liquitex Matte Medium NZD $21.50 - $159.95
Mix medium viscosity Matte Medium with acrylic colors for completely matte, dull and flat effects and a non-reflecting finish. When mixed with acrylic paint, it extends color, increases transparency, matte and film integrity, eases paint flow, and adds to the flexibility and adhesion of paint film. It is opaque when wet and translucent when dry. Use it as an extender, a fixative, or a ground. Mix with Gloss Medium for a semi-gloss or satin medium.... more »4 items -
Liquitex Clear Gesso NZD $31.00 - $2,100.00
This Clear Gesso makes an excellent high-tooth, stable surface for most media. It dries clear to translucent, depending on thickness. Flexible and non-yellowing when dry. Mix Liquitex Clear Gesso with acrylic paint to create a colored gesso.... more »4 items -
Liquitex Texture Gel Resin Sand NZD $23.95 - $31.95
This is a thick, coarse, texture gel that contains aggregates of various sizes. It dries to a rough cement look and will retain it’s texture when mixed with paint. Also an excellent ground for acrylic and oil paint.... more »2 items -
Liquitex High Gloss Varnish 8oz (237ml) NZD $21.50
This low viscosity, permanent water-based varnish produces a high-gloss, clear finish. Translucent when wet, and clear when dry, it increases the gloss, depth, and intensity of colors. It provides a longer working time to eliminate drag, bubbles, and cloudiness. Sandable and non-tacky when dry, it is an excellent adhesive for collage and similar techniques. Not for use on flexible surfaces or over oil paint. Non-removable. Do not thin.... more » -
Liquitex Texture Gel White Opaque Flakes 8oz (237ml) NZD $23.95
This heavy body, coarse gel contains irregular sized and shaped opaque flakes. This white flake texture is most apparent when mixed with transparent colors or small amounts of opaque colors.... more » -
Liquitex Matte Extender 8oz (237ml) NZD $21.50 Out of Stock
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Liquitex Gloss Gel Medium NZD $21.50 - $53.50
A high viscosity medium, it dries to a crystal clear gloss finish for sparkling, transparent impastos and textured glazes. Translucent when wet, it is transparent to translucent when dry depending on the thickness of the application. An ideal paint extender, it increases the brilliance and transparency of color without changing paint thickness, resulting in paint similar in color depth to oil paint. Use it as an extender, a ground, or as the binder for powdered pigments to make an inexpensive "student grade" high viscosity thick gloss paint.... more »3 items -
Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish NZD $21.50 - $159.95
Liquitex Gloss Medium is also known as "Gloss Medium Varnish." Use it as a non-removable final picture varnish where a glossy protective coat is desired, or as a painting and glazing medium. It enhances the depth of color intensity, increases transparency and gloss, eases the flow of paint, and adds flexibility and adhesion to the paint film. Translucent when wet, and transparent when dry, this 100% acrylic polymer varnish is water-soluble when wet and can be thinned. Use it as an extender, a fixative, a ground, or a varnish. ... more »4 items -
Liquitex Palette Wetting Spray NZD $21.00
Liquitex Palette Wetting Spray slows drying time of acrylic color on palette or canvas. It also improves color blending. Simply spray and re-spray as needed to prevent acrylic paint from skinning over.... more » -
Liquitex Slow Dri Gel Retarder 8oz (237ml) NZD $23.95
This clear-drying gel has characteristics similar to Slow-Dri Blending Fluid. Use it where retention of brushstrokes and impasto effects are desired. It increases the "open" working time up to 40%. It dries clear, and is flexible, non-yellowing, and water-resistant when dry.... more » -
Liquitex Glazing Medium NZD $21.50 - $53.50
Creates brilliant, jewel-like glazes with acrylic colors. Excellent leveling and "brushability." Flexible, non-yellowing, and water-resistant when dry. ... more »3 items -
Liquitex Slow Dri Gel 8oz (237ml) NZD $23.95
This clear-drying gel has characteristics similar to Slow-Dri Blending Fluid. Use it where retention of brushstrokes and impasto effects are desired. It increases the "open" working time up to 40%. It dries clear, and is flexible, non-yellowing, and water-resistant when dry.... more » -
Liquitex Texture Gel Glass Beads 8oz (237ml) NZD $23.95
This medium body gel contains clear, round aggregates that dry to a semi-gloss, reflective surface that appears "bubbly." It yields its most dramatic effects when mixed with transparent or translucent colors. It can also be applied over dry paint. For reflective textural glazes, mix with Liquitex Gloss Medium and Varnish and small amounts of Liquitex Medium Viscosity Concentrated Artist Color. This gel is suitable as a ground for acrylic and oil paints, and works well with brush application.... more » -
Liquitex Slow Dri Blending Fluid NZD $21.00 - $42.99
This clear-drying Blending Fluid is uniquely formulated for superior surface blending with acrylics. Add up to 50% of this medium without jeopardizing the strength of the paint. It increases the "open" working time up to 40%. Great for forming softer edges and modeled forms. It dries clear, and is flexible, non-yellowing, and water-resistant when dry.... more »2 items
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Liquitex Flexible Modeling Paste 8oz (237ml) NZD $17.50
A matte, opaque mixture of marble dust and polymer emulsion that is used to build heavy textures and three-dimensional forms on flexible or rigid supports.... more » -
Liquitex Airbrush Medium 8oz (237ml) NZD $23.90
Thins acrylic colors to proper consistency for airbrush or spray techniques.... more » -
Liquitex Satin Varnish (Rigid Surface)
Final, clear, non-yellowing varnish has a satin finish. AP non-toxic. Use on rigid surfaces only.... more »1 items -
Liquitex Iridescent Medium 8oz (237ml) NZD $23.95
Producing a range of iridescent or metallic colors when mixed with acrylics, this medium viscosity medium allows the artist to control iridescent intensity. It is opaque when wet, transparent to translucent when dry, and will not oxidize.... more » -
Liquitex Flow Aid 4oz (118ml) NZD $14.00
Increases the flow, absorbency, and blending of any water-based paint, ink, or dye. Minimizes brushstrokes. Use with Liquitex Soft Body color to create very fluid washes without hard edges; create staining effects on raw canvas and produce a fluid spray when mixed with acrylics in airbrushes or air guns.... more » -
Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gel Medium NZD $21.50 - $159.95
A heavy-bodied medium of great density and extra high viscosity, Heavy Gel dries to a translucent gloss finish. It increases body, density and viscosity, attaining the consistency of oil paint with brush or palette knife marks. Extending paint while increasing brilliance and transparency, it keeps paint workable longer than other gel mediums. Use it as an extender, a ground, or a binder for powdered pigments to make an inexpensive "student grade" extra-heavy viscosity thick gloss paint.... more »3 items -
Liquitex Fabric Medium 4oz (118ml) NZD $17.50
This medium enhances the workability of Liquitex Acrylics on fabric. It controls bleeding in transparent designs and gives a smooth, consistent flow of paint. Reducing the stiffness that results when using acrylic directly from the jar, it also eliminates the need to scrub roughly textured fabrics in order for paint to adhere to or penetrate surface of the fabric. This fabric medium prevents paint from dragging, skipping, and other uneven applications.... more » -
Liquitex Matte Varnish NZD $21.50 - $31.95
This medium viscosity varnish provides a satiny, non-glare, low-sheen final coat that intensifies dull colors without drastically reducing color depth. A 100% acrylic polymer varnish, Liquitex Matte Varnish is water-soluble when wet and can be thinned. Non-removable.... more »2 items -
Liquitex White Gesso NZD $11.90 - $42.50
A ready-mixed painting ground, Liquitex Gesso can be used with any kind of paint. It covers in one coat and remains brilliantly white, flexible, and non-cracking. Gesso provides the perfect "tooth" and adhesion to a wide variety of supports and surfaces such as canvas, paper, and wood. It can be thinned with water. Available in a wide variety of sizes. ... more »4 items -
Liquitex Matte Gel Medium NZD $21.50 - $34.30
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.... more »2 items -
Liquitex Texture Gel Black Lava 8oz (237ml) NZD $23.95
This black speckled gel contains small, flat hexagonal shaped dark aggregates. Gel appears gray when wet, but gives the effect of ground, dry, black lava when dry. The black, textured quality of this gel is most apparent when it is mixed with transparent or translucent colors.... more » -
Liquitex Texture Gel Blended Fibers 8oz (237ml) NZD $23.95
A thick, fibrous gel that when dry gives the effect of flexible fibers with a matte sheen. Great for adding texture and body, it holds unusual peaks and knife strokes when mixed with color. Works best when applied with a palette knife or trowel.... more » -
Liquitex Modelling Paste NZD $16.95 - $56.70
For 3-D forms. Can be textured when wet, and carved when dry. Use also for decorating picture frames.... more »3 items -
Liquitex Gloss Super Heavy Gel Medium NZD $21.50 - $53.50
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.... more »3 items -
Liquitex String Gel NZD $23.95 - $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.... more »2 items -
Liquitex Matte Super Heavy Gel Medium NZD $21.50 - $53.50
Extra heavy body consistency. Thickens acrylic color while retaining high peaks, crisp brush and knife strokes. Reduces color sheen and extends paint volume. Slows drying time and enhances blending. Permanent, non yellowing flexible and water resistant when dry.... more »3 items -
Liquitex Pouring Medium NZD $22.95 - $65.95
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.... more »2 items -
Liquitex Heavy Body 473ml NZD $64.95
Liquitex, the prestigious brand of professional artists' acrylic colors, with high pigment content, are the inventors of artists' acrylics.... more »3 items -
Liquitex Heavy Body 207ml NZD $32.95
Liquitex, the prestigious brand of professional artists' acrylic colors, with high pigment content, are the inventors of artists' acrylics.... more »3 items -
Liquitex Heavy Body 138ml
Liquitex, the prestigious brand of professional artists' acrylic colors, with high pigment content, are the inventors of artists' acrylics.... more »1 items -
Liquitex Complete Classic Set NZD $150.00
This generous set provides the perfect palette needed for any artist! It includes eight 2 oz. tubes of heavy body acrylics (burnt sienna, ivory black, naphthol crimson, pthalo blue, titanium white, ultramarine blue, yellow medium azo and yellow oxide), two brushes, a 4 oz. bottle of gloss medium & varnish, an 8" x 10" canvas board and a 64-page product and technique book.... more » -
Liquitex Heavy Body 59ml NZD $13.80 - $39.95
Liquitex, the prestigious brand of professional artists' acrylic colors, with high pigment content, are the inventors of artists' acrylics.... more »100 items
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