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Ultra Matte Medium - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex ultra-matte medium allows the artist to thin acrylic paint without changing the hue, however, after a 50-50 dilution, it will lighten colours and/or change the opacity of the paint, making it an excellent medium for glazing.

It can also be used to increase the volume of acrylic paint, for working impastos, as an adhesive, as a binder for powdered pigments, to create intersting textures, and for image transfers.

This medium is less viscous than the gel version and is suitable for all supports.

It is incompatible with oil paint.

It is not recommended to mix more than 25% water.

Gloss Varnish - 3.78L

Liquitex

$179.99

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Seal your acrylic works with a transparent, gloss acrylic layer which is breathable, permanent and protects against UV damage. Offering excellent levelling properties, Liquitex Gloss Varnish dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface that will not hold brush marks. Designed for interior and exterior use, it is suitable for flexible and rigid supports. Use with acrylic paints and mediums on all acrylic surfaces. Specifications: 100% acrylic polymer varnish, lightfast and archival, permanent, non-yellowing, flexible and non-cracking, water-resistant when dry, intermixable with all Liquitex materials.

Glass Effect Medium - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex Glass Medium can be mixed with colour to create a smooth, flowy, non-drip texture, which dries to a high gloss finish and adheres to slick, non-porous surfaces like glass, ceramic and porcelain. It increases long-term surface durability, extends colour without affecting acrylic stability, and slows drying time to help you get more subtle colour blends. When heat set, this medium creates a glossy, scratch-resistant surface.

Characteristics:

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

Specifications:

Contains 237 ml (8 oz)
Can be used with acrylic paints and mediums
Can be used on glass, ceramic and porcelain
Recommended techniques: high gloss glass painting

Tips:

Stir slowly into acrylic colour, using no more than 10% paint to 90% medium
Works best with Soft Body Acrylic and Acrylic Ink
Let colour dry completely before curing
Cure in the oven for 30 minutes at 300°F / 150°C
Do not thin with water
If foam appears when stirring, let the mixture sit while the bubbles rise and disappear

ULtra Matte Fluid Medium - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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Non-toxic fluid medium that dries to an ultra-matte finish, giving colours a gouache look. Add up to 50% by volume to double paint amount and retain colour position.

Intermixable with Liquitex acrylic paint colours and mediums

Contains 16 oz

Acrylic Humidifier - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex Palette Wetting Spray keeps your paint fresh and workable for longer – just spray onto acrylic colour. It thins paint, slows drying time and prevents a skin from forming on paints on the palette. It improves colour blending when applied to a painting surface. Maintains acrylic stability, paint adhesion, durability and archival quality. Ideal for dry and hot climates.

Medium Gel Extra Heavy Gloss - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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Liquitex gel for acrylic colours serves to increase the volume of acrylic colours while increasing their transparency and depth.

Liquitex gel for acrylic colours lengthens drying time and increases lapping time. It can be used to create impastos and three-dimensional effects, and can be mixed with acrylic paints in order to vary their texture and luminosity. Of smooth consistency, it retains brushstroke marks.

Uses :

Thick glazes and glossy impastos.

Binder for pigments, sand, sawdust, stone, etc.

Important information :

Do not dilute by more than 25% with water.

Do not mix with oil.

Medium Gel Matte - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

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Liquitex gel allows for matte rendering of colours without modifying their viscosity. This medium increases the volume of acrylic paints.
Liquitex gel must be added to acrylic colours and retains brushstrokes. It delays the lapping time and dries more quickly than the liquid medium. It is slightly translucent after drying.

Supports : suitable for all supports.
Uses :
As a binder for making economical paint from powdered pigments.
As canvas preparation.
To extend the mix of colours.
Important information :
Do not dilute by more than 25% with water.
Added to paint at a level in excess of 50%, it can lighten colours.
Do not mix with oil.

Gesso Basics White - 473ml

Liquitex

$16.99

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An opaque white gesso to create the ideal absorbency, stiffness and adhesion for paint application. Use it with acrylic and oil paints or mediums, chalk and oil pastels, graphite, pencil and charcoal. Suitable for raw canvas, hardboard, paper, wood and non-oily, porous supports.

Modeling Paste - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

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Liquitex modeling paste is a marble powder coated with acrylic resin, which allows for the creation of three- dimensional shapes and is designed to be mixed to any acrylic colour.

Of viscous consistency and of matte and opaque rendering, Liquitex modeling paste dries quickly and results in a very hard surface. It can be worked with an artist’s knife when wet, sanded, sculpted and painted once dry.

Offered in 8 oz/237 ml, 16 oz/473 ml, 32 oz/946 ml and 1 gallon formats.
Supports : suitable for all rigid supports.

Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Apparition of cracks if applied on a flexible surface.
Test before using.

Use :
Thick textures on rigid supports.

Medium Gel Gloss - 1.39L

Liquitex

$84.99

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Liquitex Gloss Gel increases the volume of acrylic colours, while increasing their transparency and depth. It delays drying time and increases reworking time. It can be used to create impasto and dimensional effects, and mixed with acrylic colours to vary their texture and luminosity. It has a creamy consistency and retains brush marks.

Matte Medium - 3.78L

Liquitex

$149.99

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Liquitex matte medium can be used to thin acrylic, increase its transparency and mattness, make it more fluid and soft and improve its adherence. Of medium viscosity, the medium accentuates the matte rendering of acrylic colours to which it is mixed. It can also be used as a background or a fixative. It is opaque when wet and translucent when dry. It delays drying time and is permanent, non-yellowing and resistant to water once dry. Liquitex matte medium is offered in 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz and 128 oz formats. Important information : Do not dilute by more than 25% with water. Do not use as a final varnish or as a glazing medium.

Medium Gel Glass Beads Texture - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Glass Bead Gel is a medium which contains round, clear, glass beads and dries with a glossy finish. It allows for the creation of unique texture effects.

It can be mixed with colours or used as a background for acrylic, oil and oil pastel works.

Flexible and adhesive, it does not crack, is light and dries into a water resistant surface which does not yellow. It can be mixed with other textured gels and mediums to create a range of textures.
Uses :
May be painted once dry.

May be mixed with transparent or translucent colours and applied to dry paint.

Important information :
Suitable for acrylic and oil.
Non toxic.
May be sensitive to abrasion. For protection, cover with a coat of varnish.
Supports : suitable for most supports: canvas, cardboard, wood, etc.

Gloss Varnish - 473ml

Liquitex

$44.99

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Seal your acrylic works with a transparent, gloss acrylic layer which is breathable, permanent and protects against UV damage. Offering excellent levelling properties, Liquitex Gloss Varnish dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface that will not hold brush marks. Designed for interior and exterior use, it is suitable for flexible and rigid supports. Use with acrylic paints and mediums on all acrylic surfaces. Specifications: 100% acrylic polymer varnish, lightfast and archival, permanent, non-yellowing, flexible and non-cracking, water-resistant when dry, intermixable with all Liquitex materials.

Satin Varnish - 1.39L

Liquitex

$109.99

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Liquitex Satin Varnish dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface that will not hold brush marks. Offering excellent levelling properties, it is permanent and protects against UV damage. Suitable for acrylic paints and mediums, as well as both flexible and rigid surfaces.

Specifications:

interior and exterior use
100% acrylic polymer varnish
adjusts and unifies surface sheen
protects and resists dirt retention
increases brightness and colour saturation
resists discolouration
semi-opaque when wet
transparent when dry

Glazing Medium - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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Liquitex glazing medium is used for maximum transparency, luminosity, and depth.

It thins the colour, makes it easier to apply, and dries quickly. The best results are obtained with transparent acrylic paints. Transparency varies by pigment.

Not suitable for use with oil paints.
Do not dilute with water.

Glazing Medium - 118ml

Liquitex

$16.99

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Liquitex glazing medium is used for maximum transparency, luminosity, and depth.

It thins the colour, makes it easier to apply, and dries quickly. The best results are obtained with transparent acrylic paints. Transparency varies by pigment.

Not suitable for use with oil paints.
Do not dilute with water.

Medium Gel Matte - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex gel allows for matte rendering of colours without modifying their viscosity. This medium increases the volume of acrylic paints.
Liquitex gel must be added to acrylic colours and retains brushstrokes. It delays the lapping time and dries more quickly than the liquid medium. It is slightly translucent after drying.

Supports : suitable for all supports.
Uses :
As a binder for making economical paint from powdered pigments.
As canvas preparation.
To extend the mix of colours.
Important information :
Do not dilute by more than 25% with water.
Added to paint at a level in excess of 50%, it can lighten colours.
Do not mix with oil.

Lightweight Modeling Paste - 3.78L

Liquitex

$149.99

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Liquitex light modeling paste is a light load coated with acrylic resin which allows for the creation of three-dimensional shapes. It is designed to be mixed with any acrylic colour, but may make it paler depending on the quantity added.

Of thick consistency and of matte and opaque rendering, Liquitex light modeling paste dries slowly and results in a very hard surface. It may be worked with an artist’s knife when wet, sanded, sculpted and painted once dry. It can be mixed with other textured gels and mediums to create a range of textures.
For sale in 8 oz/237 ml, 16 oz/475 ml and 32 oz/946 ml formats.
Supports : suitable for all rigid supports.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Apparition of cracks if the application is on a flexible surface.
Test before use.
Use :
Thick textures for rigid supports.

Gesso Black - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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This highly concentrated base coat primer prepares painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint and makes them opaque. It can be applied on clean, non-oily surfaces and dries quickly. Once dry, this gesso provides the perfect tooth and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including canvas, paper and wood.

237 ml (8 oz) bottle

Matte Varnish - 1.39L

Liquitex

$109.99

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This 100% acrylic polymer varnish protects acrylic colour from harsh elements. Dries to a clear, non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant dirt retention and water when dry. Of fluid viscosity, Liquitex varnish becomes transparent upon drying, stays smooth and does not yellow.

100% acrylic polymer varnish
Water soluble when wet
Good chemical and water resistance when dry
Non-tacky
Hard, yet flexible surface
Resistant to dirt retention
Resists discolouring due to humidity, heat and ultraviolet light (non-yellowing, non-fogging)
Depending upon substrate, allows moisture to pass through (breathable)
Not for use over oil paint
Protects acrylic colour
Archival
For interior and exterior use

Application

Apply as a final varnish over dry acrylic paint.
Varnish surface and environment must be clean, dry and dust free.
Acrylic paintings must be completely dried and cured for 48-72 hours before varnishing. Thicker acrylic applications may take more time to cure.
Application may be done by brush or spray. Generally a sprayed application will be thinner, smoother and more even. Rolling or sponging application is not recommended.

Caution: Acrylic paints and mediums become increasingly brittle in cold weather. Do not apply below 60°F.

Tips & Techniques

Use a wide, soft hair brush. Generally, a 1 to 4 inch flat brush is used, depending on the surface area.
Apply Liquitex varnish in 1-3 thin coats, rather than 1 thick coat. A thick coat will take longer to dry, may dry cloudy, may drip or sag during application and has a greater chance of showing brush strokes when dry.
When applying Liquitex Matte Varnish, apply no more than 1-2 thin coats. A thick application may result in cloudiness when dry. If more than 2 coats are desired, first varnish with gloss varnish until desired thickness is achieved and then apply a final coat of matte varnish.
Canvas should be placed horizontally in order to prevent the varnish from running. After varnishing, the surface should be shielded with a protective "tent". This will prevent any dust or airborne particles from settling into varnish as it dries.
Apply Liquitex varnish in slightly overlapping pattern that covers entire artwork. Apply in horizontal and vertical brush strokes, so that entire area is evenly coated.
Do not rework areas you might miss as the brush could pick up partially dried varnish and cause clouding. If areas are missed, wait until the varnish is dry and apply another coat.

Spray Application: Use for textured surfaces (thick impasto, thick textures), where brush application may result in foaming and fragile surfaces (watercolor, tempera, graphite, pastel, gouache), where brush application may disrupt drawing or painted surface.

Thinning: Do not thin, as it will weaken the varnish film and adhesion.

Removal: Not removable. Do not attempt to remove these varnishes with harsh solvents.

Tool care: Clean with soapy water while varnish is still wet.

Pen Cleaner - 150ml

Liquitex

$22.99

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Designed for cleaning Liquitex Acrylic ink! from paintbrushes, airbrush parts, technical and dip pens. Use the clear, low-odour formula to rinse your tools after use, before the ink has dried. If the ink has already dried, soak the tool in Pen Cleaner, leave it to work for a few minutes, then test to see if the crusted colour comes off?–?and then rinse with water. Leave for a little longer if the ink is thick.

Gesso Super Heavy White - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex gesso is a background with a thick and smooth consistency which ensures a better colour adherence and which can also be coloured.

Versatile, Liquitex gesso can be mixed with a large variety of mediums. It adheres to the textures of various surfaces. It can be used to achieve acrylic, oil, gouache or casein works. It can be diluted in water, dries quickly and gives a glossy finish which does not yellow.

Important information :
At least three coats of Gesso must be applied before painting in oil.
Do not sand.
Do not mix with oil.

Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood and non-greasy surfaces.

Drying time : 24 h.

Matte Medium - 118ml

Liquitex

$16.99

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Liquitex matte medium can be used to thin acrylic, increase its transparency and mattness, make it more fluid and soft and improve its adherence. Of medium viscosity, the medium accentuates the matte rendering of acrylic colours to which it is mixed. It can also be used as a background or a fixative. It is opaque when wet and translucent when dry. It delays drying time and is permanent, non-yellowing and resistant to water once dry. Liquitex matte medium is offered in 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz and 128 oz formats. Important information : Do not dilute by more than 25% with water. Do not use as a final varnish or as a glazing medium.

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

Metallic Medium Silver - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex Silver Metallic Medium gives paint a metallic silver effect. It lowers viscosity of heavier body paints, extends colour without affecting acrylic stability, and slows drying time to help you get more subtle colour blends. This medium can also be used straight from the bottle to add silver surface highlights.

Characteristics:

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

Specifications:

Contains 237 ml (8 oz)
Can be used with acrylic paints and mediums
Can be used on all acrylic-friendly surfaces
Recommended techniques: metallic effects and highlights

Tips:

Slowly stir as much as you like into acrylic paint to get the metallic lustre and viscosity you want (transparent colours give the best results)
Squeeze from the bottle and paint on neat for a semi-opaque silver effect
If bubbles appear when stirring, let the medium sit while they rise and disappear

Gesso Clear - 118ml

Liquitex

$16.99

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Liquitex transparent gesso primes rigid supports while preserving their natural aspect. It provides a rough surface adapted to a large diversity of mediums and allows the work surface to show through.
Liquitex transparent gesso is particularly suitable for pastel or charcoal works, but also for oil, acrylic, gouache and casein. It allows for a better colour adherence and can be coloured.
Translucent once dry, it is permanent, does not crack, is non-yellowing, flexible and waterproof. This gesso is ideal for painting on coloured surfaces and constitutes an excellent background for oil and acrylic paintings.
Liquitex transparent gesso is offered in 4 oz/120 ml, 8 oz/250 ml, 16 oz/500 ml and 32 oz/1 l formats.
Drying time : at least 24 hrs before painting.
Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, wood and other non-greasy surfaces.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Is water soluble.

Soluvar Matte Varnish - 237ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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Liquitex Soluvar Varnish can be applied to acrylic or oil canvases. It dries into a clear, solid and non-sticky film that is resistant to water, dust and discoloration. This varnish evens out automatically and does not allow paintbrush marks to show. It offers both a permanent and temporary surface, which protects the canvas and allows for easy removal of dust and stains.

Glossy Soluvar Varnish enhances the depth and intensity of colours, while Matte Soluvar Varnish reduces their intensity, depth and shine.

Gloss Varnish - 1.39L

Liquitex

$109.99

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Seal your acrylic works with a transparent, gloss acrylic layer which is breathable, permanent and protects against UV damage. Offering excellent levelling properties, Liquitex Gloss Varnish dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface that will not hold brush marks. Designed for interior and exterior use, it is suitable for flexible and rigid supports. Use with acrylic paints and mediums on all acrylic surfaces. Specifications: 100% acrylic polymer varnish, lightfast and archival, permanent, non-yellowing, flexible and non-cracking, water-resistant when dry, intermixable with all Liquitex materials.

Airbrush Medium - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex Airbrush Medium thins colours and mediums to a water-like state. It prepares paint for spray and airbrush techniques, increasing transparency and making paint behave like a watercolour, wash or stain. It is pre-filtered and pre-reduced for use with all consistencies of acrylic paint and mediums. This medium reduces airbrush clogging and paint build-up around the nozzle. Ideal for dry and hot climates.

Medium Gel Extra Heavy Matte - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex gel allows for matte rendering of colours without modifying their viscosity. This medium increases the volume of acrylic paints.

Liquitex gel must be added to acrylic colours and retains brushstrokes. It delays the lapping time and dries more quickly than the liquid medium. It is slightly translucent after drying.

Supports : suitable for all supports.
Uses :
As a binder for making economical paint from powdered pigments.
As canvas preparation.
To extend the mix of colours.
Important information :
Do not dilute by more than 25% with water.
Added to paint at a level in excess of 50%, it can lighten colours.
Do not mix with oil.

Gesso White - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

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Premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.

Texture: Fluid
Sheen: Matte
Relative Opacity: Opaque

Non-yellowing
Flexible and non-cracking
Provides the perfect 'tooth' and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces such as canvas, paper and wood
Excellent base coat primer for many applications, such as canvases, murals, etc.
One coat is usually all that is required.

Application :
Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water. When thinning more that 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium to thin gesso. Tint with up to 10% Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body Artist Colours.

Flexible Modeling Paste - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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An acrylic and marble putty to build textures on semi-flexible supports and create 3D shapes. It dries to a very hard yet flexible opaque, white, matte finish, on supports that may be subject to some movement. Can be used on its own, mixed with colour or painted once dry.

Pouring Medium Gloss - 237ml

Liquitex

$84.99

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Liquitex Pouring Medium can be used in combination with soft body acrylic colours to create seamless surfaces and puddles of colour. Liquitex Pouring Medium is formulated to create a smooth, seamless, and strong body of paint when poured or dripped onto a surface. Suspend colours in Liquitex Pouring Medium for sculptural effects and surface treatments. This 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. Specifications: anti-cracking and anti-bubbles, high-gloss, wet look when dry, keeps colours opaque, flexible, non-yellowing and water-resistant when dry, do not mix with oil paints

Pouring Medium Gloss - 946ml

Liquitex

$149.99

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Liquitex Pouring Medium can be used in combination with soft body acrylic colours to create seamless surfaces and puddles of colour. Liquitex Pouring Medium is formulated to create a smooth, seamless, and strong body of paint when poured or dripped onto a surface. Suspend colours in Liquitex Pouring Medium for sculptural effects and surface treatments. This 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. Specifications: anti-cracking and anti-bubbles, high-gloss, wet look when dry, keeps colours opaque, flexible, non-yellowing and water-resistant when dry, do not mix with oil paints

Pouring Medium Gloss - 1.39L

Liquitex

$54.99

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Liquitex Pouring Medium can be used in combination with soft body acrylic colours to create seamless surfaces and puddles of colour. Liquitex Pouring Medium is formulated to create a smooth, seamless, and strong body of paint when poured or dripped onto a surface. Suspend colours in Liquitex Pouring Medium for sculptural effects and surface treatments. This 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. Specifications: anti-cracking and anti-bubbles, high-gloss, wet look when dry, keeps colours opaque, flexible, non-yellowing and water-resistant when dry, do not mix with oil paints

Flexible Modeling Paste - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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An acrylic and marble putty to build textures on semi-flexible supports and create 3D shapes. It dries to a very hard yet flexible opaque, white, matte finish, on supports that may be subject to some movement. Can be used on its own, mixed with colour or painted once dry.

Crackle Paste - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex Crackle Paste can be mixed with colour to create a structurally stable crackle effect on rigid surfaces. It dries to a hard, opaque finish and maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality. This medium can also be used on its own and painted over once dry.

Characteristics:

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

Specifications:

Contains 237 ml (8 oz)
Can be used with acrylic paints
Can be used on all acrylic-friendly surfaces (rigid supports only)
Can be mixed with acrylic colour (using no more than 15% paint to 85% medium)
Cracking will vary depending on how thickly you apply it (the effects will be more obvious on thicker applications, but will take longer to dry)
Recommended techniques: crackled texture, vintage look

Tips:

Do not dilute with water
Do not force dry with a fan or heater, as this may result in less or no cracking.
Do not try and slow the drying time by adding a slow drying medium, as this will affect crackling effect.
Apply paste evenly to surface with a palette knife
Let dry for at least 24 hours before painting over
When using on wood, seal with a base layer of fluid/gel medium and let dry before Crackle Paste application.

Pouring Medium Gloss - 3.78L

Liquitex

$24.99

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Liquitex Pouring Medium can be used in combination with soft body acrylic colours to create seamless surfaces and puddles of colour. Liquitex Pouring Medium is formulated to create a smooth, seamless, and strong body of paint when poured or dripped onto a surface. Suspend colours in Liquitex Pouring Medium for sculptural effects and surface treatments. This 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. Specifications: anti-cracking and anti-bubbles, high-gloss, wet look when dry, keeps colours opaque, flexible, non-yellowing and water-resistant when dry, do not mix with oil paints

Satin Varnish - 3.78L

Liquitex

$179.99

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Liquitex Satin Varnish dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface that will not hold brush marks. Offering excellent levelling properties, it is permanent and protects against UV damage. Suitable for acrylic paints and mediums, as well as both flexible and rigid surfaces.

Specifications:

interior and exterior use
100% acrylic polymer varnish
adjusts and unifies surface sheen
protects and resists dirt retention
increases brightness and colour saturation
resists discolouration
semi-opaque when wet
transparent when dry

Medium Bio Gloss - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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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.

Medium Gel Matte - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

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Liquitex gel allows for matte rendering of colours without modifying their viscosity. This medium increases the volume of acrylic paints.
Liquitex gel must be added to acrylic colours and retains brushstrokes. It delays the lapping time and dries more quickly than the liquid medium. It is slightly translucent after drying.

Supports : suitable for all supports.
Uses :
As a binder for making economical paint from powdered pigments.
As canvas preparation.
To extend the mix of colours.
Important information :
Do not dilute by more than 25% with water.
Added to paint at a level in excess of 50%, it can lighten colours.
Do not mix with oil.

Medium Gel Extra Heavy Matte - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex gel allows for matte rendering of colours without modifying their viscosity. This medium increases the volume of acrylic paints.

Liquitex gel must be added to acrylic colours and retains brushstrokes. It delays the lapping time and dries more quickly than the liquid medium. It is slightly translucent after drying.

Supports : suitable for all supports.
Uses :
As a binder for making economical paint from powdered pigments.
As canvas preparation.
To extend the mix of colours.
Important information :
Do not dilute by more than 25% with water.
Added to paint at a level in excess of 50%, it can lighten colours.
Do not mix with oil.

Gesso Super Heavy White - 3.78L

Liquitex

$149.99

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Liquitex gesso is a background with a thick and smooth consistency which ensures a better colour adherence and which can also be coloured.

Versatile, Liquitex gesso can be mixed with a large variety of mediums. It adheres to the textures of various surfaces. It can be used to achieve acrylic, oil, gouache or casein works. It can be diluted in water, dries quickly and gives a glossy finish which does not yellow.

Important information :
At least three coats of Gesso must be applied before painting in oil.
Do not sand.
Do not mix with oil.

Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood and non-greasy surfaces.

Drying time : 24 h.

Medium Gloss - 946ml

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$54.99

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All purpose glossy medium designed to enhance the intensity and depth of acrylic colours; increase transparency and gloss; ease flow of paint and add flexibility and adhesion of paint film.
-All purpose Liquitex medium, formulated to be mixed into all Liquitex acrylic paints and mediums
-Translucent when wet, transparent when dry
-Dries to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant to dirt retention
-Will not crack as surface expands and contracts during temperature and humidity changes
-Applicable for any surface (flexible and inflexible), including canvas, paper, wood, Plexiglas, and more.
-Not for use over oil paint.

Application ideas:

As an Extender:
-Mix with Liquitex Soft Body Artist Colours to extend volume and increase transparency, while maintaining paint viscosity.
-Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Colours to extend volume and increase transparency, while decreasing paint viscosity.

As a Fixative:
-Use as a fixative over artwork (acrylic paint, pastel, graphite, chalk, etc.) to increase gloss or shine. Mix 1 part Gloss Medium & Varnish to 1 part distilled water. Apply with an atomizer or airbush.

As a Binder / Adhesive:
-Powdered pigments or aggregates may be mixed into Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish, however they must be compatible with acrylics. This can be a cost effective way to make student grade soft body gloss paint.
-The archival properties of Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish make it ideal as a glue for collage materiels.

As a Ground:
-Use as a transparent ground for acrylic paint instead of gesso to allow substrate to be seen. To prevent substrate induced discoloration, wash cotton or linen canvas before use.

Medium Gel Bio Matte - 473ml

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$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.

Medium Gel Extra Heavy Gloss - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

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Liquitex gel for acrylic colours serves to increase the volume of acrylic colours while increasing their transparency and depth.

Liquitex gel for acrylic colours lengthens drying time and increases lapping time. It can be used to create impastos and three-dimensional effects, and can be mixed with acrylic paints in order to vary their texture and luminosity. Of smooth consistency, it retains brushstroke marks.

Uses :

Thick glazes and glossy impastos.

Binder for pigments, sand, sawdust, stone, etc.

Important information :

Do not dilute by more than 25% with water.

Do not mix with oil.

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.

Soluvar Gloss Varnish - 946ml

Liquitex

$99.99

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Liquitex Soluvar Varnish can be applied to acrylic or oil canvases. It dries into a clear, solid and non-sticky film that is resistant to water, dust and discoloration. This varnish evens out automatically and does not allow paintbrush marks to show. It offers both a permanent and temporary surface, which protects the canvas and allows for easy removal of dust and stains.

Glossy Soluvar Varnish enhances the depth and intensity of colours, while Matte Soluvar Varnish reduces their intensity, depth and shine.

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Liquitex offers one of the most extensive ranges of acrylic mediums and varnishes available, covering every stage of the painting process. Gesso in white, black, grey, clear and super heavy formulas prepares surfaces for optimal paint adhesion. Gloss, matte and satin mediums adjust sheen and consistency, while gel mediums in standard, heavy and extra heavy weights add body and texture. Pouring mediums in gloss, matte and iridescent formulas support fluid art techniques. Texture gels including modeling paste, crackle paste, string gel and glass bead gel open up three-dimensional and mixed media applications. Retarders and flow aids extend working time and improve blendability. Varnishes protect finished work in gloss, matte and satin finishes, available in brush-on and spray formats. Discover the full Liquitex range.

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