Mediums, Varnishes & Resins

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.

Golden Open 8 oz Matte Gel Acrylic: Achieve a stunning matte finish for your acrylic art with ease. Perfect for artists of all levels.

MSA (Mineral Spirit Acrylic) Varnish with UVLS (Ultraviolet Light Stabilisers) is a mineral spirit-based acrylic resin system that forms a tougher, less permeable film than water­borne acrylic varnishes. It can be applied to acrylic, oil and alkyd painted surfaces. It reduces dirt penetration and surface marring, offering an ex­treme­ly level film with less foam and fewer pin­holes. It is removable with mineral spirits after drying and is recommended for interior or exterior use.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

Open acrylic gel is the same consistency as Open acrylic colors and is used to extend the paints while maintaining working properties. Mix any quantity of gel or medium with Open acrylics in order to extend the paint or modify its sheen, viscosity, or transparency. The joy of Open acrylics and mediums is that they can be worked for extended periods of time which is excellent for blending, getting clean edges, and for detail work.

Throughout the painting process, the paint viscosity will pass through several stages: at first it will be as it comes out of the tube, and the paint tack will slowly increase, in which case subsequent applications of any Open products or water can continue to reopen layers and allow the artist to continue blending.

The Open series are best used in thin layers. Applications of more than 1/16 will result in: excessively long drying periods, persistently soft, higher tack feel, and translucent layers that remain cloudy. If it is necessary to apply paint in thick layers, it is recommended to use Golden Heavy Body acrylics.

Clear, non-yellowing synthetic resin and alcohol fixative. Designed for pencil and charcoal, this fixative creates a resistant, protecting film. Due to its high resin content, use with soft pastels is not recommended. To use, spray the surface lightly, building up successive protective layers if necessary.

Quantity: 13.50 oz (400 ml)

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

Practical information:

Shake before use.

Mix completely with colours.

Do not mix with water.

• non-yellowing
• painting must be completely dry (6-12 months)
• use only as a final varnish
• shake well before use

Practical information:

Shake before use.

Mix completely with colours.

Do not mix with water.

Fiber paste medium that creates textured paint surfaces.

This medium offers a dry film that has the appearance of rough handmade paper. Skimming the product with a wet paletteknife can make a smoother surface. When dry, it has an off-white colour and isvery absorbent, making it ideal for use with acrylic and watercolour washes orinks. It has a thick, sticky feel in the wet state.

• Pop Art Study Acrylic
• Fine Studio Acrylics
• Studio Acrylics Auxiliaries
• Artist Extra Fine Acrylics
• Matte Pub
• Mass Market (Acrylic)
• Mixed Media
• decoCream

This colourless liquid is ideal for masking specific areas of work. Applied with a paintbrush, it can be used with watercolours, drawing inks, India ink and coloured pencils.

•    Do not apply on damp or soft—sized paper. 
•    Remove as soon as possible after application.
•    Brushes can be cleaned if washed immediately with water after use.