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…a painting* Gives oil colors a beautiful translucent quality What is Cold Wax Painting? Cold Wax Painting is any type of painting that heavily utilizes Cold Wax Medium in oil colors. In its own way, Cold Wax Painting blurs the line between oil painting and encaustic painting. Cold Wax Painting It’s… Create a variety of paint textures with Cold WaxGamblin Cold Wax medium is a dense paste made from naturally white, pure beeswax that is used to thicken oil paints. It is excellent for creating a variety of textures within a painting and makes oil colors thicker and more matte. Gamblin Cold Wax medium: a mixture of natural beeswax (wax pastilles), Gamsol, and a small amount of alkyd resin. The term "cold" in Cold Wax painting refers to the fact that heat is not required for working with it. As the wax dries by solvent evaporation (Gamsol), rather than the cooling of the wax, as in encaustic painting. As the Gamsol evaporates out of the medium, the soft wax hardens to the density of a beeswax candle. Unlike other Gamblin painting mediums, which increase the flow and gloss of oil colors to varying degrees, Cold Wax Medium makes oil colors thicker and more matte. It has a "short" characteristic and gives a clean break off of the brush or knife, retaining the sharp peaks of impasto. These working properties allow for expressive brush marks and the ability to carve into paint layers with palette knives. Cold Wax also gives oil colors a beautiful translucent quality, similar to the seductive surfaces of encaustic paintings. Note: packaging may vary. * Cold Wax - Made from natural white unbleached beeswax.* Mix directly into colors* Makes oil colors thicker and more matte* Cold Wax creates an ultra-thick, matte impasto* For greater shine and flexibility mix with Galkyd medium* Excellent in creating a variety of textures within a painting* Gives oil colors a beautiful translucent quality What is Cold Wax Painting? Cold Wax Painting is any type of painting that heavily utilizes Cold Wax Medium in oil colors. In its own way, Cold Wax Painting blurs the line between oil painting and encaustic painting. Cold Wax Painting It’s a rare occurrence for one specific painting medium to have a whole genre of painting associated with it, but Cold Wax Medium is one such medium. Cold Wax Painting is not defined by subject matter nor the degree of realism or abstraction, Cold Wax Painting is unified by artists’ shared interest in experimentation, texture, and the physicality of paint layers. See More

MAS Envirotex Lite Epoxy Kit (1/2 gallon Resin, 1/2 gallon Hardener) 1 gallon

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…throughly dried oil paintings for a one of a kind, crystal clear, super hard, lustrous finish. Use Envirotex to coat, wood, rock, Sculpey, jewelry and more. Pottery or plaster pieces painted with any acrylic and finished with Envirotex have a kiln fired look Envirotex Lite Kits - Pour On High Gloss… Creates a one of a kind, crystal clear, super hard, lustrous finish Envirotex Lite is a water clear reactive polymer compound that cures to a thick, glossy coating in about 8 hours at 70°F, and reaches full strength and toughness in about 36 hours. This durable, resilient material requires no polishing to produce a high gloss. One coat is all that is usually required for a deep attractive finish, however, two or more coats maybe applied one over the other by simply wiping the surface with a clean cloth and alcohol prior to re-coating. Key Features:* EnviroTex Lite: 8oz Kit, 32oz Kit & Gallon Kit* Use over acrylics or thoroughly dried oil paintings for a one of a kind, crystal clear, super hard, lustrous finish* Hardens to a high-gloss finish, and cures completely in 36 hours* The solvent-free formula is 100% solids and has no unpleasant odors* Waterproof as well as heat- and alcohol-resistant* Use Envirotex to coat, wood, rock, Sculpey, jewelry and more* Pottery or plaster pieces painted with any acrylic and finished with Envirotex have a kiln fired look* Use it to create a hard lustrous finish for table tops, plaques, clocks, figurines etc* Instructions are included* Kits include resin and catalyst Use over acrylics or throughly dried oil paintings for a one of a kind, crystal clear, super hard, lustrous finish. Use Envirotex to coat, wood, rock, Sculpey, jewelry and more. Pottery or plaster pieces painted with any acrylic and finished with Envirotex have a kiln fired look Envirotex Lite Kits - Pour On High Gloss Finish * Gallon Kit 02128: (1/2 gallon resin, 1/2 gallon Hardener), Coverage: 32 square foot* 32oz Kit 0232: (16oz resin, 16oz Hardener), Coverage: 8 square foot* 8oz Kit 02008: (4oz resin, 4oz Hardener), Coverage: 2 square foot* Envirotex Lite is used as a table tops, bar tops, resin art, wood, rock, sculpey clay, acrylic pour, jewelry and more. Envirotex Lite® is alcohol and heat resistant. Envirotex Lite® creates a hard lustrous finish for table tops, plaques, clocks, figurines etc. A Gallon Kit consists of 1/2 gallon of Resin and 1/2 gallon of Hardener, making a total of one gallon. See More

New York Central Acrylic White Gesso, Gallon

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White Professional grade gesso for archival results New York Central® Gesso is a professional grade acrylic ground. It’s perfect for a variety of surfaces, from canvas to metal. You can apply the gesso with a palette knife to create a rough texture or sand between coats to achieve a smooth result. Once dry, New York Central® Gesso makes a sturdy base for graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, acrylic, and oil paints. You can even mix it with acrylic paint to create a toned background. Key Features: * Professional grade acrylic gesso * Matte white, opaque finish * Non-yellowing, acid-free, and archival * Flexible and non-cracking * Water-resistant once dry * Intermixable with acrylic paint * Optimal absorbency rate for paints Perfect For: * Priming raw canvas, panels, or paper * Acrylic and oil paints * Preparing wood and metal surfaces * Charcoal, pencil, and oil pastel * Creating a smooth or textured foundation * Adding a high level of tooth to a surface   Acrylic Gesso Instructions: * Use at full strength or thin with up to 25% water. When thinning more than 25%, create an equal mix of water and matte medium. * Sand slick surfaces first. Apply a thin coat with a flat brush and let dry for 24 hours before painting. * To create a smoother base, sand the dried gesso and reapply. * Acrylic painters should apply at least two coats. * Oil painters should apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications. * To create a colored background, gradually add acrylic paint to the gesso until you reach your desired tone. Stir until thoroughly blended. Apply as normal. Learn More About New York Central See More

Gamblin Gamsol 1 Gallon, Odorless Mineral Spirits

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…this can compromise the ability of the paint to form a paint film.* Modifying painting mediums. Our Galkyd line of painting mediums are formulated with Gamsol, so they readily accept Gamsol as a thinning agent. Note: Gamsol should not be added to painting mediums made with natural resins (dammar,… The safest solvent great for Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums & Studio clean-up Quality solvent and medium and for general oil painting: Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums. Gamblin Gamsol is also an excellent studio and brush cleaner. Odorless Mineral Spirits - Gamsol is the safest solvent that allows oil painters to utilize all traditional painting techniques without compromise. Primary Uses for Gamsol - Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums, Studio clean up. Gamsol is a petroleum distillate but all the aromatic solvents have been refined out and less than .005% remains. Primary Uses for Gamsol:* Thinning oil colors. A little goes a long way; stiff oil colors relax immediately when a little Gamsol is added. Be careful not to thin oil colors too much with solvent alone, this can compromise the ability of the paint to form a paint film.* Modifying painting mediums. Our Galkyd line of painting mediums are formulated with Gamsol, so they readily accept Gamsol as a thinning agent. Note: Gamsol should not be added to painting mediums made with natural resins (dammar, copal, mastic). They require strong solvents such as turpentine.* Studio clean-up: brushes, palettes, palette knives, etc.* Odorless* Available in the following sizes: 4.2oz, 16.9oz, 33.8oz, 128oz* No solvent odors, only the wonderful smell of oil colors* Widely used in oil painting classrooms* Flash point: 62.2 °C / 144.0 °F (See SDS Sheet)   How does Gamsol achieve this level of performance and safety? Most solvents available to artists come from the industrial paint industry where solvent power and cheapness is prized. Gamsol is special: it is made for products and processes that come into more intimate contact with the body such as cosmetics, hand cleaners, and cleaning food service equipment. Gamsol is a petroleum distillate but all the aromatic solvents have been refined out and less than .005% remains. Aromatic solvents are the most harmful types of petroleum solvents. The Gamsol SDS shows an Exposure Limit Value higher than most solvents available to artists. In addition, Gamsol’s flash point allows it to ship via air cargo as a non-hazardous material. All of these factors have led to Gamsol being used widely in oil painting classrooms; in those classes, there are no solvent odors, only the wonderful smell of oil colors Packaging may vary. See More

Gamblin Cold Wax Medium 1 Gallon Can (128oz)

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…before varnishing. First, it's a terrific all-around lean and thin painting medium. Second, It's ideal for oiling out a painting before deciding if the painting is ready to varnished or if there's more painting to be done. And finally, it's the perfect tool for preparing wood panels for painting and… True to historic working properties. Safer. More Permanent. Gamblin Oil Painting mediums offer a great deal more than simply extending oil colors. Mediums modify the working properties of oil color from the tube – from a fluid consistency for expressive mark-making to a stiff paste for creating thick, crisp marks. Painting mediums also broaden the visual qualities of our colors – from increasing the transparency of paint layers to creating a range of surface qualities, from high gloss to matte. Gamblin’s family of Galkyd painting mediums and Cold Wax Medium are formulated with Gamsol. We recommend only Gamsol for thinning these materials. Alkali Refined Linseed Oil - Processed from flax seeds. This linseed is the purest and lightest industrially produced variety. Cold Pressed Linseed Oil - Made from the first pressing of flax seeds without heat or chemicals of any kind. Cold Wax Medium - Made from natural white unbleached beeswax. Mix directly into colors. Cold Wax creates an ultra-thick, matte impasto. For greater shine and flexibility mix with Galkyd medium. "Galkyd Gel" - Made from alkyd resin, Galkyd Gel is a colorless oil color additive that accelerates the drying rate of oil colors and enables artists to create thick transparent paintings with a moderate sheen. Galkyd Painting Medium - Alkyd-based resin painting medium that thins oil paints and maintains a strong, flexible paint film. Galkyd speeds the drying rate and is excellent for glazing, providing an enamel-like finish. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Galkyd Painting Medium Lite No.2 - This low viscosity alkyd resin painting medium is a good replacement for traditional damar/ linseed oil/ turpentine combination mediums. Galkyd Lite dries within about 3 hours to a subdued gloss, and will maintain your brush strokes. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. 3-in-1 Oil MediumGamblin 3-in-1 Oil Medium is an all-around lean and thin painting medium that you can think of as a thinner version of Galkyd Lite. 3-in-1 Oil Medium can be used to seal panels and is great for oiling out before varnishing. First, it's a terrific all-around lean and thin painting medium. Second, It's ideal for oiling out a painting before deciding if the painting is ready to varnished or if there's more painting to be done. And finally, it's the perfect tool for preparing wood panels for painting and before priming them with Gamblin Ground. Galkyd Slow Drying Medium - Especially formulated to thin oil colors and give painters extended working time. To use mix equal portions of medium with oil colors to paint wet for at least a day. Since this product should not be diluted, you may want to purchase the larger size. Oil Painting Ground - For strong, bright foundations of oil paintings. Requires only 2 coats. Formulated from alkyd resin, titanium dioxide, and barium sulfate. Stiffer than traditional gesso. PVA Size - Use as a barrier size between linen or cotton canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Remains flexible and won't yellow, shrink or swell. Poppy Oil - Poppy Oil's slow drying time may be useful for painters using "wet into wet" techniques. Adding 10% volume of poppy oil slows down the drying time of Gamblin Galkyd Painting Mediums. Safflower Oil- Gamblin's Safflower Oil is a pale, slow-drying oil. Safflower oil increases the flow of oil colors and slows dry time. Use sparingly or mix with an equal amount of Gamsol to create a traditional slow-drying, low-viscosity painting medium. Solvent-Free Gel Medium - This unique, non-toxic blend of safflower oil and alkyd resin gives colors more flow and transparency, yet holds brushstrokes well. It has a moderately fast drying rate, increases gloss, and supports the broadest range of painting techniques with the least compromise across color, dry time, texture, and mark-making. Contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. Solvent-Free Fluid Medium- Gamblin's Solvent-Free Fluid Medium gives oil colors more flow and transparency. It has a moderately fast drying rate that increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, this medium is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. Stand Oil - Vacuum-bodied heavy oil, which can be used in painting and glazing mediums. Dries to an enamel-like finish. See More

Gamblin Cold Wax Medium 1 Gallon Can (128oz)

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…1 Gallon (128oz) Can For Oil Painting Use the Gamblin Cold Wax Medium 1 gallon can to thicken oil colors and create a variety of painting textures. It is a dense paste made from naturally white, 100% pure beeswax that broadens the visual qualities of your paints by increasing color transparency… Gamblin Cold Wax Medium 1 Gallon (128oz) Can For Oil Painting Use the Gamblin Cold Wax Medium 1 gallon can to thicken oil colors and create a variety of painting textures. It is a dense paste made from naturally white, 100% pure beeswax that broadens the visual qualities of your paints by increasing color transparency and creating a matte surface. The wax holds the thickest and sharpest points and is perfect for creating impasto-like effects. * 1 Gallon of Gamblin Cold Wax (128oz) * Cold Wax - Made from natural white 100% unbleached beeswax* Mix directly into colors* Cold Wax creates an ultra-thick, matte impasto* For greater shine and flexibility mix with Galkyd medium* Excellent in creating a variety of textures within a painting* Gives oil colors a beautiful translucent quality The term "cold" in Cold Wax Medium and Cold Wax Painting refers to the fact that heat is not required for working with cold wax. The wax dries by solvent evaporation (Gamsol), rather than the cooling of the wax. See More

New York Central Acrylic Gloss Medium, Gallon

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…for thinning and extending acrylic paint. Many misinformed artists use water to thin their acrylic paint, but using too much water can weaken the paint bond and cause long-term issues. New York Central Gloss Medium supports and maintains the structure of your paint while adding a gloss effect. If… Acrylic Gloss Medium Gallon, New York CentralProfessional grade medium for archival results New York Central Professional Acrylic Mediums are perfect for thinning and extending acrylic paint. Many misinformed artists use water to thin their acrylic paint, but using too much water can weaken the paint bond and cause long-term issues. New York Central Gloss Medium supports and maintains the structure of your paint while adding a gloss effect. If you want to thin your heavy body paints, you can achieve the thickness you want by adding acrylic medium. The more you add, the thinner and more transparent the paint will become. You can also use the acrylic medium for collage work or as a fixative for soft pastels. * Acrylic Gloss Medium, Gallon * Professional grade acrylic medium * Gloss finish * Semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry * Extends colors without damaging paint structure * Non-yellowing and archival * Flexible and non-cracking * Water-resistant once dry * Intermixable with acrylic paint * Thinning heavy body paints * Increasing color depth and transparency  Jerry's Exclusive - Top Seller! New York Central mediums support and maintain the structure of your paint while adding a gloss or matte effect. High end, high quality top of the line mediumExtends colors without damaging paint structure. Professional artists and students & Everyday studio use! Tips for use: * Always stir gently. If bubbles appear, let the mixture sit for about ten minutes or until the bubbles dissipate, then resume use. * For use as an extender, mix the medium with acrylic paint. The more you add, the thinner and more transparent the paint will become. * To fix chalk pastels or graphite, mix 1 part medium to 1 part distilled water and apply with an airbrush or atomizer. * To use as a collage adhesive, apply at full strength with a brush or sponge. See More

New York Central Acrylic Matte Medium, Gallon

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…for thinning and extending acrylic paint. Many misinformed artists use water to thin their acrylic paint, but using too much water can weaken the paint bond and cause long-term issues. New York Central Matte Medium supports and maintains the structure of your paint while adding a matte effect. If… Acrylic Matte Medium Gallon, New York CentralProfessional grade medium for archival results New York Central Professional Acrylic Mediums are perfect for thinning and extending acrylic paint. Many misinformed artists use water to thin their acrylic paint, but using too much water can weaken the paint bond and cause long-term issues. New York Central Matte Medium supports and maintains the structure of your paint while adding a matte effect. If you want to thin your heavy body paints, you can achieve the thickness you want by adding acrylic medium. The more you add, the thinner and more transparent the paint will become. You can also use the acrylic medium for collage work or as a fixative for soft pastels. * Acrylic Matte Medium, Gallon * Professional grade acrylic medium * Matte finish * Semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry * Extends colors without damaging paint structure * Non-yellowing and archival * Flexible and non-cracking * Water-resistant once dry * Intermixable with acrylic paint * Thinning heavy body paints * Increasing color depth and transparency  Jerry's Exclusive - Top Seller! New York Central mediums support and maintain the structure of your paint while adding a gloss or matte effect. High end, high quality top of the line mediumExtends colors without damaging paint structure. Professional artists and students & Everyday studio use!Tips for use: * Always stir gently. If bubbles appear, let the mixture sit for about ten minutes or until the bubbles dissipate, then resume use. * For use as an extender, mix the medium with acrylic paint. The more you add, the thinner and more transparent the paint will become. * To fix chalk pastels or graphite, mix 1 part medium to 1 part distilled water and apply with an airbrush or atomizer. * To use as a collage adhesive, apply at full strength with a brush or sponge. See More

GOLDEN Absorbent Ground Gallon, 128oz Bucket

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White Create a porous, paper-like surface on many different substrates GOLDEN Absorbent Ground is an acrylic liquid surfacing medium that can be used to create a porous, paper-like surface on many different substrates. Applied over gessoed canvas, the Absorbent Ground allows for raw canvas-like staining on a protected substrate. It also allows watercolors to be used on canvas. It is uniquely formulated for unsurpassed absorbent action when dry. Key Features:* Sizes: 8oz, 16oz, 32oz & 1 Gallon* Create a porous, paper-like surface on many different substrates* Applied over gessoed canvas* Lightfast, permanent, and flexible* Allows watercolors to be used on canvas* Unsurpassed absorbent action when dry* Opaque acrylic primer for water media See More

GOLDEN Gesso Pastel Ground 1 gallon

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…(depending on substrate). Apply one or more coats of GOLDEN Pastel Ground to achieve the desired tooth. On paper, use heavier weight stock to avoid buckling. Allow ground to fully dry before applying media. Color Additions Pastel Ground can be blended with GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to achieve colored… Acrylic preparation for pastels on canvas and other supports GOLDEN Pastel Ground is an acrylic preparation for pastels on canvas and other supports. It creates a toothy surface similar to papers used with pastel and chalk. For an even rougher texture, Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel can be added. GOLDEN Pastel Ground for Pastel can also be tinted with acrylic colors for colored grounds. (Golden acrylics). GOLDEN Pastel Ground is a 100% acrylic medium designed to prepare surfaces for the application of pastels, charcoal and other art media where a coarse tooth is desired. It contains finely ground sand (silica) in a pure acrylic emulsion. Pastel Ground can be applied to paper, canvas, wood or any primed support. This allows almost limitless applications for media typically confined to standard papers. Key Features:* Sizes: 8oz, 32oz & 1 Gallon* Creates toothy surface similar to papers* Acrylic preparation for pastels* Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel can be added* Can also be tinted with acrylic colors Pastel Ground can be used as a toothy, gritty ground for many different media, including: Dry Media:* Soft Pastels* Graphite Pencils* Colored Chalks* Charcoal* Powdered Charcoal Water-based Media: * Water-Soluble Pastels* Colored Pencils* Pastel Pencils* Wax Crayons* Watercolor Pencils* Acrylic Paints Oil-based Media: * Oil Pastels* Oil Sticks* Paint Sticks* Ink Sticks* Pigment Sticks* Oil Paints GOLDEN Pastel Ground Application Thinning Due to the weight of the solids in Ground for Pastels, it is produced very thick, and does not come ready to brush-apply. Thin 20-40% with water to desired consistency. Application Apply with brush, paint-roller, spray equipment, squeegee or palette knife. Mix up only as much as is needed for one day"s work, as the solids will settle rapidly and be extremely difficult to mix back into suspension. Surface Preparation Non-absorbent surfaces should be abraded for increased adhesion. Prime with GOLDEN Gesso or other suitable primers (depending on substrate). Apply one or more coats of GOLDEN Pastel Ground to achieve the desired tooth. On paper, use heavier weight stock to avoid buckling. Allow ground to fully dry before applying media. Color Additions Pastel Ground can be blended with GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to achieve colored grounds. However, add minimal amounts of color since all additions of paint to Ground will decrease the tooth. GOLDEN High Flow Acrylics and Fluid Acrylics blend easily into the ground without thickening the product. High Load Acrylics have the highest pigment load and therefore provide the most color in the least amount of paint. Unless transparency is desired, select paints that are inherently opaque, such as the Pyrroles or earth colors. This will allow lower additions as well. Airbrushing thin layers of color after the ground has dried will give the strongest saturation of color to the ground without affecting the gritty surface. See More

Golden Fluid Matte Medium, 1 Gallon (128oz) Jug

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…- Increases translucency and decreases gloss* Use as a Translucent Ground - For extremely smooth surfaces.* Lowering Sheen - The bridge between the surface and the paint. Please note: The items on this page are available at the Best Lowest Price Possible and no further discounts can be applied. Control transparency, viscosity and surface sheen GOLDEN Matte Mediums are pourable, 100% pure acrylic polymer mediums that have matting solids added to lower sheen. GOLDEN Matte Mediums can be used to extend paints, increase translucency, and decrease gloss. GOLDEN Fluid Matte Medium and regular Matte Medium can be used to lower the sheen of a high gloss product, but the blend will not result in a completely matte finish. Fluid Matte Medium and regular Matte Medium can also be used as translucent gessoes.* Fluid Matte Medium - Decrease gloss without altering viscosity.* Matte Medium - Increases translucency and decreases gloss* Use as a Translucent Ground - For extremely smooth surfaces.* Lowering Sheen - The bridge between the surface and the paint. Please note: The items on this page are available at the Best Lowest Price Possible and no further discounts can be applied. See More

Golden Silkscreen Medium gal

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…* Water-borne silkscreen medium * Blend with acrylic paints * Increases working time * Retards drying in the screen * Safe to use with minimal odor Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Silkscreen printing on paper * Heavy-body, matte, or fluid acrylic paint * Preventing paint from drying on screen Increases working time! GOLDEN Silkscreen Medium is a water-borne system designed to blend with acrylic paints for silkscreen application. The medium increases working time while slowing paint drying time. Safe to use with minimal odor. Mix one part silkscreen medium with one part GOLDEN acrylic color, either heavy-body, matte or fluid acrylic paint, can be used. Use this mixture on your silkscreen. The silkscreen medium will not impart opacity. Your paint mixtures opacity is determined by the nature of the acrylic color that you use and the ratio of paint to medium. Please keep in mind that GOLDEN Silkscreen Medium is NOT designed for clothing applications. Key Features: * Water-borne silkscreen medium * Blend with acrylic paints * Increases working time * Retards drying in the screen * Safe to use with minimal odor Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Silkscreen printing on paper * Heavy-body, matte, or fluid acrylic paint * Preventing paint from drying on screen See More

Golden Gloss Medium Polymer 1 gallon

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…is when contaminants are drawn into paints and mediums as they dry. You can protect your canvas or board from this phenomenon by applying GOLDEN Gloss Medium before starting an acrylic painting. SID contamination often goes undetected. In most cases, paints contain a strong enough color to conceal… General-purpose liquid polymer! GOLDEN Gloss Medium is a general-purpose liquid medium useful for creating glazes, extending colors, enhancing translucency, and increasing film integrity. The medium has a unique oil-like feel and resinous nature that promotes flow and leveling. GOLDEN Gloss Medium is also the best product for blocking Support Induced Discoloration, also known a SID, which is when contaminants are drawn into paints and mediums as they dry. You can protect your canvas or board from this phenomenon by applying GOLDEN Gloss Medium before starting an acrylic painting. SID contamination often goes undetected. In most cases, paints contain a strong enough color to conceal the yellowing. However, in a transparent glaze and especially in thick gel layers, SID becomes obvious. Gloss Medium medium works best when two or more coats are applied directly onto the support. Once dry, the canvas can then be primed and finally painted with less potential for discoloration. You can treat pre-primed canvases with Gloss Medium as well. Apply two coats to the surface, and follow with at least one layer of gesso to regain tooth. Key Features: * General-purpose liquid polymer * Oil-like and resinous viscosity * Promotes flow and leveling * Perfect For: * Creating thin, fast-drying glazes * Extending colors, enhancing gloss, and increasing film integrity * Blocking Support Induced Discoloration (SID) See More

New York Central Acrylic Matte Medium, Gallon

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…thinning and extending acrylic paint. Many misinformed artists use water to thin their acrylic paint, but using too much water can weaken the paint bond and cause long-term issues. New York Central® mediums support and maintain the structure of your paint while adding a gloss or matte… Professional grade mediums for archival results by New York Central® New York Central® Professional Acrylic Mediums are perfect for thinning and extending acrylic paint. Many misinformed artists use water to thin their acrylic paint, but using too much water can weaken the paint bond and cause long-term issues. New York Central® mediums support and maintain the structure of your paint while adding a gloss or matte effect. You can thin and extend your heavy body paints with acrylic medium. The more you add, the thinner and more transparent the paint will become. You can also use New York Central® Acrylic Medium as a collage adhesive or as a fixative for dry media. Key Features: * Professional grade acrylic medium * Matte or gloss finish * Mediums are semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry * Extends colors without damaging paint structure * Non-yellowing, acid-free, and archival * Flexible and non-cracking * Water-resistant once dry * Intermixable with acrylic paint * Perfect For: * Increasing color depth and transparency * Thinning heavy body paints * Collage, mixed media, and photo transfers * Use as a collage adhesive or as a fixative for dry media * Professional artists and students * Everyday studio use   Acrylic Medium Instructions: * Always stir gently. If bubbles appear, let the mixture sit for about ten minutes or until the bubbles dissipate, then resume use. * For use as an extender, mix the medium with acrylic paint. The more you add, the thinner and more transparent the paint will become. * To fix chalk pastels or graphite, mix 1 part medium to 1 part distilled water and apply with an airbrush or atomizer. * To use as a collage adhesive, apply at full strength with a brush or sponge. Learn More About New York Central See More

GOLDEN Gesso Black 1 gallon

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Black A variety of ways to prepare materials for acrylic paintings GOLDEN Acrylic Gesso in Black, White & Sandable offer artists a variety of ways to prepare materials for acrylic paintings or other art media such as oil, alkyds, charcoal, pastels and even watercolor! GOLDEN Gesso is designed to penetrate supports and provide a surface to which paint can adhere. Proper preparation with GOLDEN Gesso increases the life span of artwork. GOLDEN's Gesso is formulated to be flexible and is highly pigmented for greater opacity. White Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) and Black Gesso (Opaque Acrylic Primer) The gesso is rich, opaque, and creates an excellent surface on which to paint! * GOLDEN White and Black Gesso: White Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) and Black Gesso (Opaque Acrylic Primer) are ready-to-use formulations for painting on most surfaces. They are flexible and can be applied in thin layers to conform to a variety to textures without cracking. For oil painting, we recommended that at least three layers of gesso. Gesso can be mixed with acrylic colors to produce a range of colored grounds. GOLDEN White Gesso* GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso: GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) is formulated with 100% acrylic dispersion polymer and can be sanded to provide surfaces that are smoother and more even than those created using regular gesso. GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso is formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion. It contains high levels of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and talc to produce an easily sanded surface. NOTE: This product is designed for rigid substrates only and is NOT to be used on flexible materials, as cracking may occur. See More

GOLDEN GAC 500 Medium, 1 Gallon Jug

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GAC 100% acrylic polymer mediums GOLDEN GAC mediums are useful as mediums or modifiers of acrylic paints. GAC (short for Golden Artist Colors) Specialty Acrylic Polymers are based on 100% acrylic polymer emulsions. GAC mediums can be used to extend acrylic colors, to regulate transparency, create… GAC 100% acrylic polymer mediums GOLDEN GAC mediums are useful as mediums or modifiers of acrylic paints. GAC (short for Golden Artist Colors) Specialty Acrylic Polymers are based on 100% acrylic polymer emulsions. GAC mediums can be used to extend acrylic colors, to regulate transparency, create glazes, increase gloss, reduce viscosity or improve adhesion and film integrity. The GAC polymers can also be used for binding pigment solids for various effects and surfaces. Unlike the other GOLDEN Mediums and Gels, GOLDEN GAC Acrylic Polymers have only a minimum amount of thickeners, levelers, defoamers and surfactants to ensure good film formation. The consistency of the GAC polymer medium is very fluid, and thinner than other GOLDEN Mediums. Since they do not have thickeners added, these polymers will reduce the thickness of most GOLDEN Acrylic Paints. Fluid Acrylics are slightly thicker than the GACs, but will be the color line least changed in viscosity with any addition of a GAC polymer. Each GAC medium represents a unique polymer that offers certain specific attributes. Therefore, each GAC medium will have its own unique benefits and applications. * GAC 100 Primer Extender Acrylic Polymer Medium: Universal acrylic polymer. Is a thin, translucent, gloss medium. Useful for thinning or extending colors as well as increasing flexibility. Wets out solids more readily than other polymers and is useful for creating homemade paints. GAC 100 provides basic protection from Support Induced Discoloration (SID) * GAC 200 Hard Acrylic Extender Polymer Medium: Promotes adhesion and film hardness. Hard acrylic extender for non-porous surfaces is the hardest and least flexible polymer we offer. It is Ideal for mixing with acrylic colors to increase film hardness, reduce dry film tack and to increase adhesion to many non-porous surfaces. Dries to a clear, high gloss, finish. GAC 200 is not recommended for flexible supports. * GAC 400 Low Crazing Acrylic Extender Polymer Medium: Stiffens textile fibers. Stiffens natural fibers and fabrics and is useful for stiffening unprimed canvas or sculpting and shaping fabric. Fibers saturated with GAC 400 will dry to a hard, stiff film. * GAC 500 Self-Leveling Acrylic Polymer Medium: Extends fluid acrylics. Gloss extender for Fluid Acrylic Colors is a unique balance of film hardness and flexibility offering increased leveling, increased mar resistance and decreased dry film tack. GAC 500 is particularly useful for extending Fluid Acrylic Colors with minimal property change. It can be mixed with Airbrush Transparent Extender for a fast-drying, sprayable isolation coat. * GAC 800 Low Crazing Acrylic Extender Polymer Medium (Pouring Medium): Reduces crazing. GAC 800 is a medium specifically produced to modify paints for pouring, such as when pouring a puddle onto a paint surface Is a low-crazing extender for pouring acrylic colors. "Crazing" is the formation crevices in surfaces that develop as acrylic paints and mediums dry. The addition of GAC 800 promotes drying with a smooth, even film, good gloss and flexibility, but with moderate clarity. GAC 800 is also useful for adhesion to chalky surfaces. * GAC 900 Fabric Medium: Fabric painting medium. Heat set fabric painting medium, offers a very soft hand and laundering stability. Mix with High Flow Acrylics to produce "tie-dye" effects, or blend with GOLDEN Heavy Body, Matte or Fluid Acrylics for brush or screen application.* See More

GOLDEN Open Acrylic Mediums Matte 1 gallon

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…on the palette without the use of water mist and moisturizing palettes. Please note: The items on this page are available at the Best Lowest Price Possible and no further discounts can be applied. Image Transfer How-To Nearly any gel, medium, or acrylic paint will work to lift an image, depending on… OPEN Gels and Mediums are compatible with Golden Heavy Body and Fluid Acrylic colors, as well as regular acrylic gels and mediums and will increase open time while altering their consistency. * OPEN Acrylic Gel (Gloss and Matte) - has a slightly softer feel than our Regular Gel (Gloss) and the same consistency as OPEN colors. It can be used for glazes and to extend the paints while maintaining working properties of OPEN acrylics. * OPEN Thinner - contains no binders and is used to thin the consistency of paint mixes without altering open time, or to maintain and adjust the workability of colors on the palette without the use of water mist and moisturizing palettes. Please note: The items on this page are available at the Best Lowest Price Possible and no further discounts can be applied. Image Transfer How-To Nearly any gel, medium, or acrylic paint will work to lift an image, depending on the texture, clarity, and color you want to trap the image within. 1. Apply the gel or paint, and while it is wet, place the image side of a printed laser paper copy directly into the wet gel. Let dry overnight. 2. Dampen the paper with a wet sponge. Wait a few minutes to allow water to soak paper. Begin rubbing carefully. Use a soft cloth or scrubbie to remove the paper. You will probably have to remove the paper a few times, for a clean transfer. When the water evaporates, you will be able to see the areas that you missed. See More

StudioSolv™ Artist Oil Thinning Medium, 1 Gallon

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…16.9 oz, and 33.8 oz bottles Perfect For: * Thinning stiff, heavy-bodied oils * Modifying painting mediums * Minimizing brush strokes * Oil painters of all skill levels * Creating lean mediums * Removing varnish from canvas * Studio and classroom use * Airplane travel     Safe For… Purified Odor-Free Artist Solvent For Thinning Oils Tusc & Pine StudioSolv™ is a purified, odor-free oil-thinning medium. It's designed to thin oils and mediums while maintaining the integrity of your color. Experiment with different ratios of StudioSolv™ and linseed oil to create a custom lean medium. Although aromatic solvents have been extracted to remove odor, adequate ventilation should be practiced for safety. The Purest Odorless Thinner You Can Buy! No solvent odors, only the wonderful smell of oil paint! Learn More Key Features: * Professional grade oil thinner * Made to the highest standards * Purified and odor free * Aromatic solvents removed (No solvent odors, only the wonderful smell of oil colors) * Higher safer flashpoint rating (flashpoint of 144°F) * Made in the USA * Conforms to ASTM D 4236 * Available in 3.2 oz, 8.4 oz, 16.9 oz, and 33.8 oz bottles Perfect For: * Thinning stiff, heavy-bodied oils * Modifying painting mediums * Minimizing brush strokes * Oil painters of all skill levels * Creating lean mediums * Removing varnish from canvas * Studio and classroom use * Airplane travel     Safe For Travel By Air! StudioSolv™ has a flashpoint of 144°F which classifies it as a combustible liquid by DOT regulations, however, it is considered safer than solvents with lower flashpoints and faster evaporation rates. StudioSolv™ also conforms to FAA and TSA guidelines and can be safely transported by airplane, making it a convenient option for artists who travel. The 3.4 oz bottle is the perfect carry-on size, while larger sizes can be packed in your checked bag. Printable Travel Guidelines StudioSolv™ SDS   While StudioSolv™ is currently allowed by FAA guidelines, we recommend always checking current regulations before traveling. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, please bring a printed copy of the SDS and travel guidelines to show at baggage check. If the flight is international, please check the policy of your destination country. Solvents should be stored in an airtight container out of reach of children. Replacing the lid during painting sessions can help reduce VOC levels in the air. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Wash your hands after painting and before eating. StudioSolv™ is not recommended for use with gum resin mediums like dammar, copal, and mastic. Gum resins pair well with traditional turpentine.     Deluxe Bundle Sets Available with Exclusive Extras! Click on the item number to view the contents of each bundle set. SoHo Artist Disposable Studio Wipes: SoHo Urban Artist Wipes are the ultimate cleaner for varnish, acrylic, and oil brushes. The wipes are also an effective and gentle cleanser for hands, brushes, tools, and more. Silicoil Brush Cleaning Tank: The clear glass brush cleaning tank can hold up to 12 oz of water, solvent, or brush cleaning fluid. The spring-like coil provides flexibility to aid in the cleaning of your brushes. Air-Tight Deluxe Brush Washer: Perfect for travel and studio use, the stainless steel brush washer can hold over a pint of liquid! The lid has a built-in gasket that forms an air-tight, leak-proof seal, preventing harsh fumes from escaping. Da Vinci Air Tight Brush Washer: The brush washer is designed to hold over a pint of solvent. A specially outfitted gasket on the lid maintains an air-tight seal no matter what. Latches ensure the lid stays shut while traveling. Petite Air Tight Brush Washer: The Petite Air Tight Brush Washer measures a maximum diameter size of just 3" and a height of just 3-5/8". It holds about 10 oz of fluid. The washer has two locking clamps for an air-tight seal and a removable strainer.   See More

GOLDEN Crackle Paste Medium, 1 gallon (128oz)

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…They dry to an opaque, semi-gloss film to which subsequent layers of acrylic paint and mediums can be applied. All Molding Pastes can be easily tinted with GOLDEN Heavy Body, Matte, High Load and Fluid Acrylic Paints. All GOLDEN Molding Pastes clean up with soap and water. Paste mediums can be used… Achieve a variety of effects and expressions Molding Pastes are water-based products formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsions, which give great flexibility and durability. Drying times greatly depend upon film thickness. They dry to an opaque, semi-gloss film to which subsequent layers of acrylic paint and mediums can be applied. All Molding Pastes can be easily tinted with GOLDEN Heavy Body, Matte, High Load and Fluid Acrylic Paints. All GOLDEN Molding Pastes clean up with soap and water. Paste mediums can be used to achieve a variety of effects and expressions. When used in conjunction with acrylic colors 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 Key Features:* Acrylic paste mediums* Easy clean up* 100% acrylic polymer emulsions* Flexibility and durability Perfect For:* Building surfaces* Creating textures* Blends with colors* Artists of all levels   * Crackle Paste - Thick and opaque, designed to develop fissure-like cracks as it cures.* Coarse Molding Paste - Dries to a hard surfaced, stiff but flexible film.* Fiber Paste - Offers a dry film that has an appearance of rough handmade paper.* Hard Molding Paste - Dries to a hard, opaque film. * Light Molding Paste - Offers dramatic weight reductions when building thick layers of acrylic.* Regular Molding Paste - Excellent for building surfaces or creating textures.   See More

GOLDEN Acrylic Gel Mediums Fine Pumice 1 Gallon

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…emulsion * Add texture, enhance color * Increase transparency * Variety of effects * Click on the notepad icon for more information Perfect For: * Modifying paint handling characteristics * Extending heavy body paint * Impasto, relief, or sculptural effects * Adhesion and durability   Clear… Add texture, enhance color, and increase transparency! GOLDEN Gel Mediums allow you to easily manipulate acrylic paint to achieve various effects and expressions. An acrylic gel medium makes adding texture, enhancing color, and increasing transparency easier. Key Features: * 100% acrylic polymer emulsion * Add texture, enhance color * Increase transparency * Variety of effects * Click on the notepad icon for more information Perfect For: * Modifying paint handling characteristics * Extending heavy body paint * Impasto, relief, or sculptural effects * Adhesion and durability   Clear Granular Gel: is made with granular acrylic solids and has excellent clarity and durability with a coarse texture that dries translucent. Clear Granular Gel can extend paint and add texture without altering color. Clear Leveling Gel: [formerly Self Leveling Clear Gel] produces an even film with excellent clarity. It has a unique resinous, stringy consistency resulting from its leveling property. Clear Leveling gel dries to a flexible, high gloss film while imparting a leveling quality when mixed with acrylic paint. It blends well with GOLDEN Acrylic colors to produce glazes. Clear Tar Resin Gel: GOLDEN Clear Tar Gel is a 100% acrylic polymer colorless gel with an 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 all GOLDEN Acrylic paints, offering a full range of colors with which to work, although Fluid Colors work best. Extra Heavy Gel (Gloss, Matte, or Semi-Gloss): Have the thickest consistency of any gel offered by GOLDEN. The gel may be blended with acrylic paint to increase the viscosity. Extra Heavy Gel is excellent for holding peaks and tool marks. Extra Coarse Pumice Gel: The textured gel dries to a hard film. They mix well with GOLDEN Acrylic Colors. Extra Coarse Pumice Gel creates more coarse textures to yield concrete-like finishes. Fine Pumice Gel: The textured gel dries to a hard film. They mix well with GOLDEN Acrylic Colors. Fine Pumice Gel is useful as a drawing ground. Glass Bead Gel: made with genuine glass beads, the gel offers a unique effect similar to condensation on glass. The effect is best seen in thin films over a light color. Heavy Gel (Gloss, Matte, or Semi-Gloss): is a thick gel that may be blended with acrylic colors to increase paint viscosity. Heavy Gels are excellent for holding peaks and dry translucent. The body of the gel will remain flexible even with thick impasto work. High Solid Gel (Gloss or Matte): are similar in body to Heavy Gels. They contain more acrylic solids and shrink slightly less than other gels. They blend well with colors and will retain brush strokes upon drying. Available in gloss and matte. Pumice Gel: Available in fine, coarse, and extra coarse texture. The textured gel dries to a hard film. They mix well with GOLDEN Acrylic Colors. Coarse Pumice Gel creates more coarse textures to yield concrete-like finishes. Regular Gel (Gloss, Matte, or Semi-Gloss): Regular Gel is ideal for extending paint and regulating transparency without changing consistency. Useful for impasto effects and holding moderate peaks of texture. They blend well with colors and will retain brush strokes upon drying. Soft Gel (Gloss, Matte, or Semi-Gloss):Thinner than GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic colors, Soft Gels are moderately pourable. Hold only slight peaks. The recommended acrylic to function as a glue for collaging. Useful as a non-removable isolation coat, applied over the painting and before the varnish (must be thinned with water - 2 parts Soft Gel Gloss to 1 part water). See More