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Liquid Glass Mediums
Starting at: £19.50
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Renaissance Materials by Dr. David Cranswick.
A thick glazing medium of the 'Old Masters'. Liquid Glass Mediums facilitate building up layers of transparent glaze. Gloss or Satin.
Contains: Damar resin, linseed oil and beeswax (for Satin medium only)
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Liquitex Acrylic Textured and Effects Mediums
Starting at: £20.40
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Gamblin Cold Wax Medium
Starting at: £12.60
* Only available online.* Cold Wax medium is made by Gamblin. They say:
"Cold Wax medium is made from naturally white, pure beeswax. Formulated to knife consistency, Cold Wax Medium makes oil colours thicker and more matte. Cold Wax Medium can be used to make Gamblin mediums and Gamvar more matte. It can also be applied alone as a matte varnish."
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Gamblin Gamsol Mineral Sprit
Starting at: £9.30
Gamsol is an odourless mineral spirit created by the American company Gamblin. They describe it as "the safest solvent that allows oil painters to utilize all traditional painting techniques without compromise."
Please see below for Gamsol's primary applications.
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Schmincke Medium W
Starting at: £9.60
Schmincke Medium W is an odourless, jelly-like ("lean") medium for mixing oil colours with water instead of organic solvents such as turpentine or turpentine substitute. It increases gloss and transparency, reduces viscosity and harmonizes the drying process.
Dosage: 50%
Thinner: Water
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Roberson Liquid Metal 500ml
Starting at: £34.20
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 intermixable and wash up with water. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. Coverage is approximately 7 square metres per litre. Two coats are required for most applications but if applied to walls or ceilings with a roller or a brush then three or four coats are recommended. Because of the highly reflective nature of the metallic paint when applying with a roller to a large area apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes, finishing off the surface by rolling or brushing in one direction, i.e ceiling to floor. This will help to minimise overlapping and create a smooth and even finish. We recommend the use of a professional quality foam roller in order to achieve the best possible finish. When applying with a roller to a large area, apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes. Finish off the surface by rolling one direction, i.e. ceiling to floor. This will help minimise overlapping and create a smooth, even finish. These paints can also be sprayed and this will produce the best and most consistent finish. To spray Liquid Metal Acrylics, you will need to use HVLP spray equipment with a 1.6mm or 1.8mm nozzle. To ensure proper flow, paint can be thinned with 25-30% water. This range of paints is suitable for exterior use but must be applied on a dry day as acrylics take longer to dry out completely than oil-based paints. Once dry the paints cure and are hardwearing. Learn More -
Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid Medium
Starting at: £12.60
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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Cranfield (Spectrum) Spectragel Medium
Starting at: £16.50
From the Cranfield website:
This is a thixotropic alkyd medium designed to mix with oil colours, retaining the body of the paint.
Spectragel is a gloss medium and is quick drying. It is a clear medium based on a synthetic resin that improves the weather resistance of oil colours; ideal for glazing and extending colours while retaining gloss and structure of paint.
Matt Spectragel is a quick drying, clear, weather-resistant medium based on synthetic resin. Ideal for extending colours, Matt Spectragel Medium will retain structure and dry to a matt finish.
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Liquitex Acrylic Modeling Paste Medium
Starting at: £20.20
Creates dense texture which can be sanded or carved. Also available in Flexible or Light consistencies. Learn More -
Roberson PVA
Starting at: £12.60
PVA mixes with pigments to make glossy acrylic colours or an easy colour wash for walls. Also suitable as an adhesive. Learn More -
Schmincke Liquid Frisket
Starting at: £5.40
Drawing gum for masking specific areas which should remain white on water-colour paper, smooth drawing carton, photographs or films. Apply with writing pen, cotton bud or wooden stick. Contains: synthetic resin dispersion without ammonia. Learn More -
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Roberson 1810 Medium
Starting at: £34.20
This is a traditional, high-oil "fat" painting medium, made using the highest quality materials. It will retain colour strength, is resistant to bleeding, has good flow release, is ideal for blending, and can be mixed with oil colours in any ratio. When dry, it creates an enamel-like surface.
Contains: Stand oil, Cold-pressed Linseed oil, Canada Balsam, Rectified Spirit of Turpentine, Beeswax, Driers.
Clean tools in white spirit. Do not use as a varnish, always mix with oil colour.
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Winsor & Newton Blending & Glazing Medium 75 ml
£9.20From 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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Liquitex Acrylic Fabric Medium
Starting at: £12.35
Enhances blending, workability, and adhesion of acrylic colours for painting acrylics directly on to fabric. Reduces paint stiffness. No heat setting required. Learn More -
Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic
Starting at: £9.25
Increases gloss and brilliance of watercolours. Learn More
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Michael Harding Oil Paint Medium PM1
Starting at: £9.95
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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Roberson Liquid Metal 250ml
Starting at: £18.90
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 intermixable and wash up with water. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. Coverage is approximately 7 square metres per litre. Two coats are required for most applications but if applied to walls or ceilings with a roller or a brush then three or four coats are recommended. Because of the highly reflective nature of the metallic paint when applying with a roller to a large area apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes, finishing off the surface by rolling or brushing in one direction, i.e ceiling to floor. This will help to minimise overlapping and create a smooth and even finish. We recommend the use of a professional quality foam roller in order to achieve the best possible finish. When applying with a roller to a large area, apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes. Finish off the surface by rolling one direction, i.e. ceiling to floor. This will help minimise overlapping and create a smooth, even finish. These paints can also be sprayed and this will produce the best and most consistent finish. To spray Liquid Metal Acrylics, you will need to use HVLP spray equipment with a 1.6mm or 1.8mm nozzle. To ensure proper flow, paint can be thinned with 25-30% water. Learn More -
Roberson White Siccative
Starting at: £8.40
A strontium-based siccative, milder than cobalt driers. Add sparingly to oil colours to accelerate drying, particularly recommended for pale colours. Learn More -
Lefranc Flemish Glazing Medium
Starting at: £9.10
Lefranc Bourgeois are a paint manufacturer with a long history of supplying to artists since their beginnings in 1720.
From their website: The Flemish glazing medium enables artists to create glossy amber finishes in the style of the Flemish masters. It creates a transparent look. It also greatly enhances the brilliance of the oil. After half a day’s work, the colours can be layered over each other.
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Cranfield (Spectrum) Beeswax in White Spirit
Starting at: £18.55
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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Schmincke Medium N
Starting at: £9.45
This product does not contain turpentine, and is therefore suitable for artists with allergies. A 'neutral', nearly non-yellowing painting and thinning medium for oil colours. Applicable for all painting techniques except for ground motifs on slightly absorbent undergrounds (not “lean” enough). Low impact on drying time. Thinner: Terpin (50023) (max. 30%). Dosage: 10 to max. 20%. Learn More -
Winsor & Newton Granulation Medium
Starting at: £9.25
Gives granular appearance to add dimension to otherwise flat areas. Learn More
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Roberson Liquid Metal Colour Chart Hand Made
£9.17Roberson 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
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Roberson Satin Glaze Medium
Starting at: £9.80
Mix with tube oil colours or pigment to improve flow and translucency. For thin glazes, fine details and smooth brushwork. Learn More -
Roberson Matt Medium
Starting at: £13.50
Roberson's Matt Medium creates a dead-flat finish when mixed with oil colour. It aids the flow and increases the artist's control of oil paint, allowing for smooth application flat brush marks with low edges. It can be mixed with oil paint in any ratio. Learn More -
Liquitex Acrylic Ultra Matte Medium
Starting at: £20.40
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