Derivan Cracking Medium, when sandwiched between two layers of Matisse Background Colours, creates a cracked & weathered look. Derivan Cracking Medium is water-based and may not perform as well with other brands of paint.

Derivan Gesso Primer gives an excellent tooth for easy paint manipulation.

Suitable for use on canvas, board and paper, Derivan Gesso Primer is a water-based product and able to be thinned down if desired.

Derivan Polymer Gloss Varnish is versatile, ideal for use as a glue for paper and as a varnish in collages. When intermixed with colour, Derivan Polymer Gloss Varnish increases gloss and flow characteristics. Derivan Polymer Gloss Varnish is water-based and may appear slightly milky when wet.

Derivan Block Ink Medium Extender is a versatile medium that can be used in two ways to create relief prints. Add Derivan Block Ink Medium Extender to extend the colour without diluting the structure of your paint.

Up to a 1:1 ratio the colour will be extended, after this the colour will start to become more transparent. Derivan Block Ink Medium Extender can also be added to Matisse Structure Acrylic colours to create block printing ink. A ratio of 1:1 is recommended.