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

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$20.80Out of Stock
  • Krylon Dulling Spray$28.95Out 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$26.95Out 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$26.95Out 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$28.95Out 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

  • Blending Medium$21.50

    Blending Medium for watercolour is an often-overlooked medium that will slow the drying process, making it possible to blend watercolours for longer; water alone dries much more quickly. This medium allows you to create a graded wash with a near seamless transition as the colours change from one to another, or the colour is thinned out from full strength to a light wash.

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  • Art Spectrum Gum Arabic 50ml$23.95$21.55
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  • Dr Martin's Frisket Mask Liquid$19.95

    These liquids work great for masking off areas and will seal well on most surfaces. The Level 1 formula peels off clean without tearing paper. Level 2 is a thinner liquid that features a soft grip, and produces an easy-lift peel so the mask will come off in one piece without crumbling. AP approved non-toxic and conforms to ASTM Standard D-4236.

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  • Daler-Rowney 75ml Gum Arabic Solution$18.20
    Increases the gloss and transparency of watercolours.
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  • Daler-Rowney 75ml Art Masking Fluid$17.70
    Used to create striking white highlights or areas for overpainting at a later stage.
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Raw Materials

  • R&F Encaustic Medium Pellets$59.20

    Encaustic medium is encaustic paint without pigment. Used to extend colors and to create transparencies. It is made of the same 100% pharmaceutical grade beeswax and damar resin as the encaustic cakes.

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  • Jacquard Damar Resin 8oz$30.60

    These crystals are resin from a tree found in the East Indies. Damar Resin is used for hardening beeswax and raising its melting temperature when used in encaustic applications. Because the damar is in its raw state, as it comes from the tree, to make your own encaustic medium the damar must be melted with the beeswax and strained to remove impurities.

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  • Encaustic Medium$71.30Out of Stock

    This 8/1 blend of White Filtered Beeswax and Damar Resin is perfect for encaustic applications. It comes in easy-to-measure pellets. Can be used alone for collage techniques or be mixed with any encaustic paints or pigments. 1 lb

  • Rabbit Skin Glue 14ounce (454g)$59.95
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  • Gamblin Dry Pigments$22.80-$75.95

    The same pure pigments used to make Gamblin Artist Oil Colors are in this collection of dry pigments. There are no adulterants. Each color retains the unique characteristics of the pigment, including tinting strength, undertone, and texture. Offered in 4 oz. (118ml) jars.

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  • R&F Damar Resin Crystals$42.60

    1 pound (454 grams)

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Note: we do not deliver outside New Zealand.

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Delivery Rates

Our delivery rates are:

  • Prepaid A4 Satchel (nationwide): $5 per order
  • Local (Auckland): $5.50 per order *
  • Local Towns (within 150kms): $7.50 per order *
  • Rest of North Island: $9.30 per order *
  • South Island and Great Barrier: $10.40 per order *

Prepaid Satchel is available for some smaller items that will fit into an A4 envelope. Please do not select the satchel option if your goods are breakable, easily damaged or flammable.
* Oversized items may be charged an additional amount - once you have selected the items you need proceed to checkout to see the exact costs.

Rural delivery fee $3.30 per order

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