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Galkyd "G" Gel is produced by Gamblin. They say:

"Galkyd Gel is a stiffer gel compared to Neo Megilp that holds thicker, sharper brushmarks and dries more quickly. Galkyd Gel increases transparency of oil colours and creates impasto."

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A cobalt drier in white spirit, to be added sparingly to oil colours to accelerate drying. Learn More

Decreases gloss. Can be used as sealer for canvas etc. Learn More

Small amounts added to ink will efficiently reduce tack. Learn More

Mars Black makes our Luminescent Watercolors “pop” and also provides an exciting, unexpected background for all your standard watercolour paints. Soft pastels, graphite and watercolour pencils show up beautifully on both the buff and black. *Please note, this product is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More

Contains fine particles and is used to create the impression of depth and structure to watercolour paintings. Learn More

PM1 is a basic paint medium, designed to increase the flow of your oil paints and the gloss and transparency of your paint layers, adding to the depth and beauty of the your pigment colour. The inclusion of linseed stand oil in the recipe of this oil based medium prevents the “yellowing” of your paint film.

Recommendation: Add 10-20% to your oil colour as you require.

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Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel is manufactured by the American company Gamblin. They write:

"Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel is the only solvent-free painting medium that supports a broad range of painting techniques with minimal compromise. Solvent-Free Gel gives colours more flow and transparency, yet holds the shape of your brushmark. Solvent-Free Gel has a moderately fast drying rate and increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. In comparison to other solvent-free mediums, Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel supports the broadest range of painting techniques with the least compromise across color, dry time, texture and mark-making. To ensure proper drying of paint layers, Solvent-Free Gel should be used in moderation with oil colors. No more than 25% by volume. To avoid wrinkling, apply mixtures of Solvent-Free Gel and oil colors thinly. To paint solvent-free, we recommend Gamblin Safflower Oil for cleaning brushes while you are working. After your painting session, brushes can be further cleaned using Gamsol and/or soap and water."

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From the Winsor & Newton website: This new medium slows drying & improves flow. Ideal for blending, glazing, stroke work, antiquing and staining. Improves transparency and depth. Dries to a durable gloss finish.

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From the Winsor & Newton website: A slow drying, gloss medium which is ideal for fine detail work, glazing and smoothly blended areas with no brush marks. Reduces consistency and improves flow. Suitable for oiling out and enriching dull patches. Resistant to yellowing. 

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Enhances blending, workability, and adhesion of acrylic colours for painting acrylics directly on to fabric. Reduces paint stiffness. No heat setting required. Learn More

For relief and intaglio printmaking with black oil paints. Learn More

Improves flow of watercolours. Learn More

Casein Binding Medium 500 ml Learn More

Relief printing cool black for highly detailed woodblock printing on paper. Stiff bodied, cool black Intense ink for fine detail Pure burnt plate linseed oil base No fillers, additives, or modifiers Learn More

Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid is an oil painting medium created by the American company Gamblin. They write:

"Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid painting medium gives oil colours more flow and transparency. It has a moderately fast drying rate and increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. To ensure proper drying and prevent beading-up of paint layers, Solvent-Free Fluid should be used in moderation with oil colours – no more than 25% by volume. To avoid wrinkling, apply mixtures of Solvent-Free Fluid and oil colors thinly. For underpainting, we recommend adding Gamsol to Solvent-Free Fluid."

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From the Cranfield website:

A pereparation of pure beeswax in white spirit, this is used to achieve a soft sheen on your finished painting. It will retard drying, allowing you to achieve a range of effects.

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Creates dense texture which can be sanded or carved. Also available in Flexible or Light consistencies. Learn More

PVA mixes with pigments to make glossy acrylic colours or an easy colour wash for walls. Also suitable as an adhesive. Learn More

A gel medium that increases the buttery character of oil colours and decreases their drying time. Useful for impasto techniques and knife application. Add to oils in a maximum ratio of 1:4. Contains alkyd resin.

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Pigmented rubber latex. Application gives a water impervious film to protect areas from colour applied in broad washes. Not removable. Learn More

Roberson Liquid Metals have a rich deep colour, ideal for a wide range of applications including plaster, wood, paper & canvas. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are inter-mixable. This is a double sided and hand painted colour chart of the full range. Learn More

Oil-based inks that wash away safely with liquid soap and water. Suitable for all types of relief or block printing, such as woodcut and wood engraving, letterpress and linocut. This range contains less than 1% of driers. For faster drying rates, add a small amount of cobalt or manganese driers. Formulated with excellent light fast pigments for non-toxic printmaking or solvent-free cleaning.

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A one-step paint, giving a permanent finish, closely resembling traditional gilding with leaf. Learn More

A safe wax medium for impasto effects. This medium retains palette knife marks and brush strokes, remains thick and doubles paint easily, drying to a matt finish.

Studio Safe products are non-aromatic, non-flammable, and have a pleasant orange smell.

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From the Cranfield website:

This free flowing, slightly thixotropic medium is alkyd based and will not increase gloss when added to oil colours. It is quick drying.

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Liquitex Acrylic Ultra Matte Medium Learn More

Application gives a water impervious film to protect areas from colour applied in broad washes. Remove by peeling. Learn More

Thickener for tube watercolours. Reduces colour flow, improves gloss. Water soluble. Learn More