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Casein Lactic
Starting at: £17.80
Casein is a protein derived from dried milk, which has been used in painting since ancient times. It can be combined with Ammonium Carbonate to form an emulsion, which acts as a durable, non-resoluble binder for pigments, producing a matte, fast-drying paint, similar in appearance to egg tempera. We use casein as a binder for our L. Cornelissen & Son Pigment Colour Charts, as it is a medium that clearly showcases the characteristics and behaviour of each pigment in its pure form. Casein paints can be applied in thin layers to watercolour paper, but would require a more rigid support, such as a gesso panel, to be applied thickly, as the comparative inflexibility of the paint layer means that it can be prone to cracking. Subsequent layers of paint should be more diluted to aid adhesion, and impasto effects are not recommended. It is possible to varnish casein paintings using an acrylic or damar varnish to obtain a glossy surface if desired, although this is not a necessary step. Casein can also be used as an ingredient in gesso, and is a suitable binder for fresco secco techniques.
Some pigments may require a wetting agent in order to fully disperse within the binder, in which case alcohol may be used.
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Colophony
Starting at: £7.30
Colophony is a by-product of the distillation of turpentine. It is soluble in most solvents, but considered an adulterant in varnishes and paints, as it forms a weak surface that is prone to darkening and cracking. It is, however, a key ingredient in wax-based etching grounds, imparting hardness, and can be used in powdered form (rosin) to make aquatints. Learn More -
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Ammonium Carbonate
Starting at: £9.70
Ammonium Carbonate is a highly Alkaline substance that reacts with the lactic acid present in casein to form a robust binder for tempera paints. It should only be used in a well-ventilated area, please see below for the Material Safety Data Sheet. Learn More -
Gum Damar
Starting at: £10.00
Damar is a pale, almost colourless tree resin, which is soluble in turpentine, but not in alcohol or mineral spirits. It can be used as a varnish or as a glossy painting medium in conjunction with vegetable oils, and is generally preferable to other resin-based varnishes, such as mastic varnish, as it retains its colourless appearance for a longer period of time. In encaustic painting, the inclusion of damar resin imparts toughness and gloss to the paint surface. Learn More -
Gypsum
Starting at: £5.70
Gypsum is powdered Calcium Sulphate, a traditional ingredient in gesso grounds used in southern Europe. One of the advantages of preparing your painting surface with gypsum is that it allows for a particularly even absorption of the paint film. It can also be added to acrylic primers to increase absorbency or add tooth to a surface. Learn More -
STABILO CarbOthello Pastel Pencil Set of 60 in Wooden Box
£175.00STABILO CarbOthello is a chalk pastel coloured pencil range available in up to 60 colours. With its wonderfully dry and dusty stroke it is just like a chalk pastel in pencil format. It's very popular with artists, art students and people with creative hobbies. Its high pigmentation guarantees great luminosity and opacity as well as colour fastness and colour brilliance especially on dark backgrounds and delicate papers. What's more it can be sharpened to a very fine tip which make it ideal for detail. Colours can be dry mixed and blended which makes colouring more fun and special.
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Alumina Hydrate Light
Starting at: £8.30
Alumina Hydrate is an inert pigment with highly absorbent properties, which can be ground into oil paint as an almost colourless extender. It is often used as an additive in commercial oil paints, particularly in conjunction with transparent or lake pigments, as it provides stability and a homogenous consistency without effecting colour or gloss, although it may effect the pigment strength. When combined with linseed oil, it produces an almost transparent painting medium for extending oil colours. Sometimes referred to as Lake Base. Learn More -
Gum Sandarac
Starting at: £8.60
Gum Sandarac, derived from a coniferous tree, is available in powdered or lump form. It can be dissolved in alcohol to create a varnish that is suitable as an isolating layer in oil painting and as a traditional top coat for egg tempera. It forms a brittle layer, so is only suitable for use on a rigid support. Another application is as a surface preparation for calligraphy; the ground gum can be dusted across a piece of prepared vellum or paper to create a resist, which shrinks ink strokes slightly, making them appear finer, with crisp edges. Learn More -
Pumice Powder
Starting at: £5.70
Volcanic rock in powdered form. Used to provide tooth to grounds. Learn More -
Transparent Containers
Starting at: £1.20
Rigid high quality boxes manufactured in clear Polystyrene. Medium and large sizes are ideal for storing loose nibs. Learn More -
Schmincke Norma Artists' Oil 200ml
Starting at: £27.85
Genuine artists' pigments with highest possible concentration in linseed and sunflower oils. All colours have outstanding brilliance and highest possible lightfastness. Mainly single pigment colours. Learn More -
Schmincke PRIMAcryl 60ml
Starting at: £7.60
[ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE] Schmincke PRIMAcryl is a high viscosity premium acrylic range of 84 premium shades. Artists quality high pigment content gives all the shades a new dimension of brilliance and expressiveness. The titanium white is unparalleled. It's high pigmentation, opacity and cover rate enables incredibly brilliant mixtures. No colour shift between the wet and dry states. High lightfastness level either 4 or 5 stars indicates the quality of these premium acrylic paints. All colours do not yellow and the dried paint layers are durable, flexible and water resistant. *Please note, this range is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More -
Schmincke PRIMAcryl 250ml
Starting at: £25.30
ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE[]. Schmincke PRIMAcryl is a high viscosity premium acrylic range. Artists quality high pigment content gives all the shades a new dimension of brilliance and expressiveness. The titanium white is unparalleled. It's high pigmentation, opacity and cover rate enables incredibly brilliant mixtures. No colour shift between the wet and dry states. High lightfastness level either 4 or 5 stars indicates the quality of these premium acrylic paints. All colours do not yellow and the dried paint layers are durable, flexible and water resistant. *Please note, this range is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More -
Michael Harding Artists' Oil Colour 40 ml
Starting at: £9.20
Michael Harding Artists’ Oil Colours are formulated to the highest possible standards. They do not include any fillers, extenders or driers and the high pigment content of the paint ensures a greater resistance to fading. The range includes 86 rich, intense colours which have a stiff and viscous texture. We have high stock levels on all Series numbers including 5,6 & 7 in larger sizes. Learn More -
Roberson Artists' Oil Colour 40 ml
Starting at: £9.35
Unlike other commercially available oil paints, Roberson Artists' Oil Colours do not contain any fillers, extenders or stabilisers. Each paint consists solely of high-quality pigment that has been ground into cold pressed linseed oil, resulting in a highly pigmented paint. This strength of colour presents the possibility of greater economy of use and a less homogenised texture between each tube, instead allowing the unique qualities of each individual pigment to reveal themselves. By limiting our range to 59 shades, we dispense with colours that can be easily mixed, creating a focussed palette of intense, lightfast paints that offer limitless combinations.
Available in 40ml and 225ml tubes
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Schmincke Norma Artists' Oil 120ml
Starting at: £19.50
Genuine artists' pigments with highest possible concentration in linseed and sunflower oils. All colours have outstanding brilliance and highest possible lightfastness. Mainly single pigment colours. Learn More -
Gamblin Oil Colours 150ml
Starting at: £27.20
* Only available online.* Robert Gamblin started making artists' oil paints in 1980. Since then he has built a reputation as both an innovative and imaginative maker of some of the best oils on the market today. As well as usual single pigment colours you would expect, the range also includes an interesting selection of neutral greys, beautiful metallics and the truly innovative Radiant range of pastel colours. Combining science and artistry, Gamblin paints are truly exceptional. *Please note, this range is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More -
Maimeri Restoration Colours
Starting at: £17.50
33 colours for restoration. Pigments, mastic resin and turpentine. Learn More -
Gamblin Etching Inks 300ml
Starting at: £20.90
Gamblin Etching Inks were formulated at the request of professional printmakers in the Pacific Northwest who wanted strong reliable inks for edition printing. The palette of pure intense pigments offers a broad range of color mixing potential. Learn More -
Sosaku Brush 60mm
£18.60Sosaku inking brush for working the pigments and glue paste onto the carved block for printing. These are made from horse hair and are traditionally prepared by splitting and softening the hair on shark-skin or sandpaper before printing. Brushes come in 3 sizes. Learn More -
Schmincke Horadam Retro Watercolour, Cochineal Red, 15 ml Tube
£15.00Schmincke Horadam Retro Watercolour, Cochineal Red, 15 ml Tube Learn More -
Roberson Poppy Oil
Starting at: £10.20
Poppy Oil is a slightly later addition to the artist's cabinet than Linseed Oil and Walnut Oil. It is generally used as a binder for pale colours, where the warmth of Linseed Oil is not desired. It provides a matte finish and dries very slowly, so we would not advise using it in conjunction with slow-drying pigments or in underpaintings. A paint film produced by Poppy Oil is weaker and softer than that created by Linseed Oil. This is because it contains a smaller percentage of linolenic acid than Linseed Oil; this substance imparts both strength and yellowness to an oil.
Although some of these properties can be perceived as drawbacks, paints made with Poppy Oil generally obtain a "short" or buttery texture without the addition of waxes or other additives, which can be an advantage for certain colours that produce poor consistencies in Linseed oil alone. Sometimes, the addition of a small quantity of Poppy Oil when grinding a tricky or "stringy" pigment in Cold Pressed Linseed Oil can introduce some of benefits of Poppy Oil, without transmitting its negative characteristics.
Paints made with Poppy Oil are particularly suited to "alla prima" working methods, where paint is applied spontaneously. When working in successive layers, Poppy Oil would only be appropriate for the final stages of a painting.
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Sennelier Oil Pastels Large
Starting at: £11.50
Beautifully soft and creamy oil pastels in a range of 120 colours. Blend of pure pigment, oil and acid free wax. 20% Discount for purchasing 4+ pastels. Learn More -
Cornelissen Walnut Oil
Starting at: £8.20
The introduction of Walnut Oil as a pigment binder is contemporaneous with the emergence of Linseed Oil. Their drying properties have been appreciated since the Middle Ages, and throughout history there is evidence of both oils being used alongside each other within the same painting. In fact, until the sixteenth century, it is believed that Walnut Oil was the preferred binding medium among Italian artists. It is made from mature walnut kernals, offering a pale colour and brilliant gloss. For this reason, it is sometimes chosen as a binder for light colours, as it provides a stronger paint film than Poppy Oil, and faster drying times. However, a paint film made from Walnut Oil will tend to be brittle, so it is more suited to a rigid support rather than canvas.
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Sennelier Oil Pastels Standard
Starting at: £2.85
Beautifully soft and creamy oil pastels in a range of 120 colours. Blend of pure pigment, oil and acid free wax. 10% discount for 10+ pastels. 20% discount for 20+ pastels. Learn More -
Roberson Safflower Oil
Starting at: £7.70
Safflower Oil is light-coloured, making it suitable for grinding pale pigments. It is still sometimes used as a binder for commercially available paints, although due to its very slow drying time it is best reserved for the final layers of a painting. Compared to Linseed oil, Safflower Oil will give a matte finish.
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Roberson Cold Pressed Linseed Oil
Starting at: £7.50
Linseed Oil is derived from flax seeds, and appears on our shelves in many guises: Cold Pressed, Refined, Stand Oil, and as a key ingredient in many mediums. It has been appreciated for its drying properties since the Medieval period, and has become the most popular oil used in painting today due to the strong, flexible and glossy film that it creates. Cold Pressed Linseed Oil is ideal for the grinding of pigment to make oil paints. The process of producing Cold Pressed Linseed Oil results in a lower yield, but the resultant oil is of a superior quality to oil that has been extracted by other methods, creating a paint film that is more resistant to embrittlement on aging. Its yellow colour is caused by the high concentration of linolenic acid, the presence of which provides durability to the paint film. The amount of oil that each pigment requires can vary enormously. Alizarin Crimson, for example, requires a high percentage of oil compared to most other colours. We would always recommend mulling the pigment and oil together thoroughly to create a "short" or buttery paste, with evenly dispersed, well-coated pigment particles. This process contributes to the strength and flexibility of the paint film, and prevents the inclusion of excess oil. Origin: USA Learn More -
Schmincke Aero Metallic
Starting at: £10.95
For highlights and special effects. High pigmentation, lightfast, can be diluted with water. For use with brushes, fountain pens and dip pens on acrylic and watercolour paper, primed canvas, textured substrates, wood and cardboard. Learn More -
Michael Harding Non Absorbent Acrylic Primer White
Starting at: £21.20
Apply 2 coats. First coat may be applied 25% diluted with water to increase flow and coverage if required. Apply second coat once first coat is touch dry (approx.. 1 hour). This product may be applied to: linen, wood, MDF and other supports to produce a strong, flexible, permanent, highly pigmented white ground. Suitable for as a ground for both acrylic and oil paint. May even be applied over inexpensive standard primed canvases to render them non absorbent! Do not apply over rabbit skin / hide glue or to unsound supports such as cardboard and flimsy supports! Learn More


