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Polymer matte medium - 8 oz

Golden

$24.99

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This medium is useful for diluting and thinning colours, as well as for increasing their flexibility and hardening their films. In addition, it also helps acrylic colours adhere to nonporous surfaces, such as plastic and glass, and can be used as a ground.

Usage: It can be used as a basic binder for the preparation of colour glazes.

Tool maintenance: Clean with soap and water.

Drying time: up to 30 minutes, depending on thickness.

Medium Bio Matte - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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A planet-positive way to give your paint a finish, while thinning and extending its volume. Liquitex Bio-Based Medium can also be used as a collaging adhesive and fixative.

Characteristics:

Increases colour depth and transparency
Lowers viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased flow
Extends colour further without affecting acrylic stability
Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality

What does bio-based mean?

The resin base of a typical pro acrylic paint is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For bio-based products, Liquitex halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.

At Liquitex, every ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and they’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, they’ll incorporate them.

Gel Medium Matte - 250ml

Tri-Art

$14.99

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This matte gel medium produces a very matte and toothy finish when dry. Formulated from 100% pure acrylic polymer emulsion, it will appear white when wet and dries to a clear, flexible film. This gel medium has a creamy, buttery consistency and is capable of holding every texture detail from high peaks to fingerprints. Even in very thick coats this gel medium will maintain optimal flexibility.

An excellent colour extender or impasto glazing medium, this gel medium dries to a waterproof film which will not yellow with time. The superior adhesive quality also makes gel mediums ideal mediums for collage and mixed media techniques.

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Fluid Retarder Medium - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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A unique fluid formula that extends drying time up to 40% for superior blending with acrylics. Mix any amount into colour to enhance the depth of colour intensity, increase transparency, gloss, ease flow of paint, and add flexibility and adhesion to paint film. Dries clear to reveal full, rich colour. Can also be used as a fixative.

Contains 8 oz

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Clear granular gel - 8 oz

Golden

$29.99

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A gloss acrylic gel with coarse acrylic granules, Golden Clear Granular Gel dries to a hard film, blends well with Golden acrylic colours, and is excellent for creating textured surfaces. To increase its flexibility, mix in other Golden Gels or mediums. A medium with endless creative possibilities! Contains 8 oz.

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Acrylic coarse modeling paste - 8 oz

Golden

$24.99

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Golden Coarse Molding Paste is an opaque acrylic medium with a sandy texture. It is harder, warmer in colour and more translucent than Golden Light Molding Paste, and it blends well with all Golden acrylics and gels. With good tooth, it makes a great surface for colour washes of Fluid Acrylic Colours, or as a ground for drawing media. A medium with endless creative possibilities! Contains 8 oz.

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Medium Gel Bio Gloss - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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A planet-positive way to extend volume and thicken paint, while extending open time. Liquitex Bio-Based Gel can also be used as a strong collaging adhesive.

Characteristics:

Increases colour depth and transparency
Increases viscosity of soft body paints, giving a thicker consistency
Extends colour further without affecting acrylic stability

What does bio-based mean?

The resin base of a typical pro acrylic paint is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For bio-based products, Liquitex halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.

At Liquitex, every ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and they’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, they’ll incorporate them.

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Medium Bio Matte - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

A planet-positive way to give your paint a finish, while thinning and extending its volume. Liquitex Bio-Based Medium can also be used as a collaging adhesive and fixative.

Characteristics:

Increases colour depth and transparency
Lowers viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased flow
Extends colour further without affecting acrylic stability
Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality

What does bio-based mean?

The resin base of a typical pro acrylic paint is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For bio-based products, Liquitex halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.

At Liquitex, every ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and they’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, they’ll incorporate them.

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Medium Bio Gloss - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

A planet-positive way to give your paint a finish, while thinning and extending its volume. Liquitex Bio-Based Medium can also be used as a collaging adhesive and fixative.

Characteristics:

Increases colour depth and transparency
Lowers viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased flow
Extends colour further without affecting acrylic stability
Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality

What does bio-based mean?

The resin base of a typical pro acrylic paint is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For bio-based products, Liquitex halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.

At Liquitex, every ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and they’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, they’ll incorporate them.

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Medium Gel Bio Gloss - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

A planet-positive way to extend volume and thicken paint, while extending open time. Liquitex Bio-Based Gel can also be used as a strong collaging adhesive.

Characteristics:

Increases colour depth and transparency
Increases viscosity of soft body paints, giving a thicker consistency
Extends colour further without affecting acrylic stability

What does bio-based mean?

The resin base of a typical pro acrylic paint is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For bio-based products, Liquitex halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.

At Liquitex, every ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and they’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, they’ll incorporate them.

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Soft gloss gel - 128 oz

Golden

$149.99

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Golden brand gels enables artists to thin paints, control their viscosity, simulate oil textures, as well as create transparency effects or serifs. Because this product is thicker than most acrylics, it must be applied with a painting knife or a trowel, and can be diluted with water.

In addition, it enables artists to modify colour properties of acrylics paints and vary his or her techniques. Golden brand gels offer many different finishes.

Golden acrylic polymer is useful for diluting and thinning colours, as well as for increasing their flexibility and hardening their films. In addition, it also helps acrylic colours adhere to nonporous surfaces, such as plastic and glass, and can be used as a ground. Available in various finishes.

This Golden brand medium is specially made for airbrushes. It increases the fluidity of acrylics, making the paint flow better through the airbrush. It can also be used to dilute other Golden colours.

Supports: Suitable for most surfaces, including canvas and cardboard.

Drying time: Depending on thickness.

Tool maintenance: Clean with soap and water.

Practical information: Do not store in the refrigerator or the freezer.

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Medium Gel Bio Matte - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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A planet-positive way to extend volume and thicken paint, while extending open time. Liquitex Bio-Based Gel can also be used as a strong collaging adhesive.

Characteristics:

Increases colour depth and transparency
Increases viscosity of soft body paints, giving a thicker consistency
Extends colour further without affecting acrylic stability

What does bio-based mean?

The resin base of a typical pro acrylic paint is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For bio-based products, Liquitex halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.

At Liquitex, every ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and they’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, they’ll incorporate them.

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Polymer gloss medium - 128 oz

Golden

$149.99

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This medium is useful for diluting and thinning colours, as well as for increasing their flexibility and hardening their films. In addition, it also helps acrylic colours adhere to nonporous surfaces, such as plastic and glass, and can be used as a ground.

Usage: It can be used as a basic binder for the preparation of colour glazes.

Tool maintenance: Clean with soap and water.

Drying time: up to 30 minutes, depending on thickness.

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Open acrylic matte medium - 8 oz

Golden

$24.99

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OPEN mediums are used to extend and modify the viscosity and transparency of OPEN Acrylics, while maintaining their maximum working time. Excellent for blending, getting clean edges and detail work.

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Glass bead gel - 8 oz

Golden

$24.99

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Made with genuine glass beads, Golden Glass Bead Gel offers a clear, textured acrylic gel effect with a unique reflective quality. Use it untinted for layered texture, mix it with iridescent colours for increased reflectance, or mix it with opaque colours for a sand-like appearance. It blends well with all Golden acrylics and gels. A medium with endless creative possibilities! Contains 8 oz.

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Acrylic modeling paste - 32 oz

Golden

$59.99

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Golden Molding Pastes can be used to achieve a variety of effects and expressions. When used in conjunction with acrylic colours, they broaden working properties and expand creative possibilities. Unlike gels, pastes are opaque because they contain Marble Dust or other fillers that create a white or clay-tone finish with a variety of textures and properties. Molding Paste can also be used to create foundations for painting either to create texture over a smoother surface, or to smooth out a textured surface. The absorbent qualities of Molding Paste make it suitable as a ground for nearly every painting and drawing media.

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Medium Gel Bio Matte - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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A planet-positive way to extend volume and thicken paint, while extending open time. Liquitex Bio-Based Gel can also be used as a strong collaging adhesive.

Characteristics:

Increases colour depth and transparency
Increases viscosity of soft body paints, giving a thicker consistency
Extends colour further without affecting acrylic stability

What does bio-based mean?

The resin base of a typical pro acrylic paint is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For bio-based products, Liquitex halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.

At Liquitex, every ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and they’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, they’ll incorporate them.

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Medium Bio Gloss - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

A planet-positive way to give your paint a finish, while thinning and extending its volume. Liquitex Bio-Based Medium can also be used as a collaging adhesive and fixative.

Characteristics:

Increases colour depth and transparency
Lowers viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased flow
Extends colour further without affecting acrylic stability
Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality

What does bio-based mean?

The resin base of a typical pro acrylic paint is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For bio-based products, Liquitex halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.

At Liquitex, every ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and they’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, they’ll incorporate them.

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Polymer gloss medium - 32 oz

Golden

$59.99

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This medium is useful for diluting and thinning colours, as well as for increasing their flexibility and hardening their films. In addition, it also helps acrylic colours adhere to nonporous surfaces, such as plastic and glass, and can be used as a ground.

Usage: It can be used as a basic binder for the preparation of colour glazes.

Tool maintenance: Clean with soap and water.

Drying time: up to 30 minutes, depending on thickness.

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Gac 500 medium selfleveling - 8 oz

Golden

$22.99

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Golden GAC 500 is a liquid acrylic polymer emulsion with levelling ability, that forms a hard, glossy film. As the hardest polymer that is suitable for flexible supports, it is useful for increasing film hardness and reducing tack, while maintaining flexibility. A medium with endless creative possibilities! Contains 8 oz.

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Pouring Medium - 18 LITER

Deserres

$449.99

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DeSerres pouring medium can be used in combination with acrylic colours to create seamless surfaces, puddles of colour and resin like finishes. Pouring medium is formulated to create a smooth, seamless, and strong body of paint when poured or dripped onto a surface. Suspend colours in this medium for sculptural effects and surface treatments. DeSerres pouring medium is permanent, non-yellowing and waterproof once dry. Added to fluid acrylic colours, it promotes drying and allows for a homogenous smooth coloured film. Characteristics: Creates even “puddles,” poured sheets, and flowing applications of colour. Does not crack, or hold bubbles in the paint film upon drying. Retains high gloss and wet appearance when dry. Will not add transparency when mixed with colour. Flexible, non-yellowing and water resistant when dry. Important information: Do not mix with oil. Do not mix quickly. Allow mixture to rest to dissipate bubbles.

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Pumice coarse gel- 32 oz

Golden

$59.99

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Golden Pumice Gel Mediums are used to create textured surfaces. The mediums dry to a hard film?–?to increase their flexibility, mix in other Golden Gels or Mediums. They also blend well with Golden acrylic colours. An excellent ground for pencils, pastels and similar drawing media.

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Silkscreen Medium - 237ml

Liquitex

$20.99

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Liquitex Silkscreen Medium is a slow-drying medium that can be mixed with acrylic paint to make colours suitable for screen printing. It lowers viscosity of heavier body paints to make the optimum texture for printing. This medium improves colour flow, allowing you to print in more detail, and extends colour without affecting acrylic stability. It maintains colour opacity, as well as paint adhesion, durability and archival quality.

Characteristics:

Lightfast & archival
Permanent
Non-yellowing
Water-resistant when dry
Intermixable with all Liquitex products

Specifications:

Contains 237 ml (8 oz)
Mix 1-2 parts of acrylic colour with 1 part medium
For maximum opacity, use opaque colours or add white before adding medium (this may result in a lighter colour)
In warm conditions, use 1 part colour to 1 part medium
Can be used with acrylic paints and mediums
Can be used on all acrylic-friendly surfaces
Recommended techniques: screen printing, monoprinting

Tips:

Clean your screen and equipment promptly after use
Do not let your colour dry on the screen

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Clear tar acrylic gel - 128 oz

Golden

$169.99

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Golden Clear Tar Gel is a colorless gel with extremely resinous, syrupy, stringy, and tar-like consistency. Clear Tar Gel can be used to generate fine detailed lines by "dripping" it over painting surfaces. It can be blended with acrylic paints or mediums, offering a full range of colors with which to work. The texture of the medium being similar to the consistency of honey allows for better leveling and less brush-strokes.

Drying time: Dependant on thickness of application

Opacity: Transparent

Qualities: 100% acrylic polymer

Clean up: Soap and water

General Information:

To create thin lines dip a palette knife or other tool into the gel and paint mixtures then move it quickly over a surface. The line thickness can be controlled by the size of the tool and the speed with which it is moved.

In thicker layers and pours, fine lines can develop in the surface during drying. To avoid this, keep fluid applications less than 1/8” in thickness and completely level throughout the drying process.

When mixing this medium allow bubbles to rise to the surface. Generally, mixtures with Clear Tar Gel should sit for at least 24 hours to become bubble-free.

Do not mix with oils. Paint on any non-oily surface. Abrade non-absorbent surfaces for increased adhesion. Avoid freezing. Minimum film formation temperature is 48 °F/9 °C.

To thin, add water or acrylic mediums.

Note: Larger additions of acrylic paints and mediums will increasingly lower the stringy nature of Clear Tar Gel.

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Dacryl Professional Pouring Medium

Deserres

$36.99

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Discover Dacryl, a Canadian-made collection of acrylic painting essentials – made for local creatives.

Dacryl Pouring Medium dries to a very smooth, transparent and glossy finish. Use it as a clear coat or add it to colour pours. It can be poured on or applied with a spreading tool. Contains 32 oz.

Tips:

Recommended use on hard surfaces
Clean up with water

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Dacryl Professional Gloss Gel Medium

Deserres

$36.99

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Discover a product line made in Canada that includes all the essentials for acrylic painting, created for local artists.

This gloss gel medium can be mixed with colours to increase volume, add body, and create texture. Milky when wet, it dries to a translucent finish with excellent clarity. Use it as a separate layer or mix it with colours before application. Ideal for impasto techniques. Contains 32 oz.

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Acrylic Mediums: Take Full Control of Your Paint

Acrylic mediums let you push your paint beyond its standard behaviour. Mixed directly into acrylic paint, they can slow drying time, increase transparency, build thick impasto textures, add gloss or matte finishes, and much more. DeSerres carries a wide selection of acrylic mediums from leading brands, suited to every technique from fine art painting to mixed media and experimental work.

Which Acrylic Medium Is Right for Your Technique?

Gel mediums thicken paint for impasto work and can be used as a collage adhesive or texture builder. Glazing mediums increase transparency and extend open time, ideal for layering and colour blending. Retarders slow drying time, giving you more time to blend and rework wet paint. Flow improvers reduce surface tension for smoother, more fluid application. Matte and gloss mediums adjust the sheen of your finished surface. Choosing the right medium depends on the effect you want to achieve. Explore our Acrylic Paint, Primers and our full Mediums, Varnishes & Resins collection for more options.

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Acrylic Mediums: Take Full Control of Your Paint

Which Acrylic Medium Is Right for Your Technique?