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".
Mediums, Solvents, Varnishes & Grounds: Oil
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Res n gel
NZD $38.95
Mixing medium for oil color. Accelerates drying time and adds textural effects. In a 150ml tube.... more »
- Art Spectrum Varnishes NZD $15.80 - $233.40 12 items
- Daler-Rowney Solvents NZD $10.95 - $34.95 9 items
- Daler-Rowney Varnishes NZD $11.95 - $34.95 14 items
- Archival Painting Mediums NZD $9.50 - $44.99 12 items
- Winsor & Newton Artisan Mediums NZD $21.80 - $39.95 7 items
Acrylic
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Matisse Mm28 Polymer Satin Varnish
NZD $29.95
MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish is used as a final varnish over a dried, well-cured acrylic painting when a satin or very mid level sheen is required (and the use of MM29 Satin Varnish(turps-based) is not appropriate).Polymer water-based varnishes may appear to be slightly hazy whilst in solution. This is an optical effect produced by light refraction of acrylic particles suspended within the water-based medium. The effect disappears when the film is dry. As acrylics dry very rapidly, care should be taken to apply varnish pre-diluted with water. Polymer Varnish, applied in very thick layers on a hot day, could trap moisture,resulting in a cloudy film which would be very difficult to correct.... more »
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Glow in the Dark Medium
NZD $8.20
Apply one or two coats to any craft or fabric surface. Paint will absorb the light and glow in the dark. 59ml... more »
- Daler-Rowney Gesso NZD $18.95 - $58.95 5 items
- Daler-Rowney Mediums NZD $6.99 - $165.03 22 items
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PVA Size
NZD $20.30 - $39.95
Diluted with distilled water, PVA size is a contemporary size for fabric support. PVA seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture, preventing the size layer from swelling and shrinking. It has a neutral pH and does not yellow, plus it retains its flexibility, does not emit harmful volatiles, and protects fabric from the ground. PVA does not tighten the fabric like rabbit skin glue, so stretch fabric tightly. ... more »2 items
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Jo Sonjas Polyurethane Varnish 250ml
NZD $22.90
Durable formulation for indoor & outdoor use Clear, non-yellowing, quick drying. Approximate coverage: 1ml = 215sq centimeters... more »3 items
Sprays
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Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish Gloss
NZD $24.95
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.... more »
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Krylon Low Odor Clear Finish Matte
NZD $24.95
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.... more »
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Krylon Kamar Varnish
NZD $23.95
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.... more »
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Daler-Rowney 400ml Artist Clear Picture Varnish
NZD $32.95
A removable picture varnish for a clear even gloss, which will not yellow or bloom. May be used on both oil and acrylic painting.... more »
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Daler-Rowney 150ml Artist Clear Picture Varnish
NZD $18.95
A removable picture varnish for a clear even gloss, which will not yellow or bloom. May be used on both oil and acrylic painting.... more »
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Daler-Rowney 400ml Perfix Aerosol
NZD $22.95
Pastel Fixative is a perfect colourless fixative for pastels, crayon or charcoal drawing.... more »
Watercolour
- Art Spectrum Gum Arabic 50ml NZD $18.10
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Dr Martin's Frisket Mask Liquid
NZD $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.... more »2 items
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Daler-Rowney Rown 75ml OX Gall Solution
NZD $14.95
Improves the wetting and increases the flow of watercolour. Only add a few drops of Ox Gall to the mixing water.... more »
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Daler-Rowney 75ml Gum Arabic Solution
NZD $14.95
Increases the gloss and transparency of watercolours.... more »
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Daler-Rowney 75ml Art Masking Fluid
NZD $16.95
Used to create striking white highlights or areas for overpainting at a later stage.... more »
- Daler-Rowney 175ml Art Masking Fluid NZD $22.95
Raw Materials
- Gamblin Dry Pigments NZD $18.30 - $64.50 21 items
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Daler-Rowney 28g Rabbit Skin Size
NZD $17.95
For preparing painting surfaces prior to oil priming. Also used with gesso powder.... more »
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R&F Damar Resin Crystals
NZD $40.00
Out of Stock
1 pound (454 grams)... more »
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Matisse Dry Mediums
NZD $8.95 - $14.70
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.... more »17 items
- Art Spectrum Whiting (chalk dust) 500g NZD $11.50
- Art Spectrum Talc (soap stone dust) 500g NZD $16.30
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