Painting Mediums & Varnishes

Liquitex Light Modeling Paste is a lightweight, airy, flexible & thick sculptural gel. Highly versatile, Liquitex Light Modeling Paste has been specifically formulated to be used in applications where weight is a factor or to be used stand alone to create a dry, matte opaque white. Often used with texture gels, Liquitex Light Modeling Paste will not exhibit "mud cracking."

Liquitex Palette Wetting Spray is used to keep acrylic colours fresh on the palette and to stop paint from skinning. Formulated to slow the drying time and prevent mould, Liquited Palette Wetting Spray is an innovative resin which can be used repeatedly on the palette or sparingly on the canvas.

Liquitex Slow-Dri Blending Gel Medium extends drying time of acrylic paints by up to 40% and enhances colour intensity, transparency and gloss to your artwork.  Liquitex Slow-Dri Blending Gel Medium is transparent and water-resistant and will not yellow.

Liquitex Slow-Dri Retarders are designed to extend the drying time of acrylic paints.

Liquitex Slow-Dri Retarder - Fluid features:

• Increases transparency
• Reduces paint skinning
• Excellent for liner work, transparent washes & wet-on-wet

Liquitex String Gel enhances the depth of colours and increases the transparency & flow of your favourite acrylic paints. Ropey strands, controlled drips & pours, and long, flowing marks, are just a handful of the effects possible with Liquitex String Gel.

Liquitex Matte Gels are a professional matte gel medium. Intermixable with the Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint range, Liquitex Matte Gels possess viscosity and body similar to Liquitex Heavy Body Paint.

Varying consistencies available will produce greater adhesive abilities and are also suitable for use as an extender, ground or binder.

Lightweight and non-toxic, Liquitex Matte Gels are safe for educational use.

Reeves Iridescent Medium when applied on top, or mixed with acrylic paints, provides shimmer & pearlescent effects.

Reeves Modeling Paste is ideal for creating 3D effects, texture-building and thickening the consistency of paint. Rigid and water-resistant when dry, Reeves Modeling Paste can be painted on with acrylic colours or mixed prior to application.

Liquitex Acrylic Polymer Varnishes are made from 100% polymer emulsions and form durable films when dry. Posessing excellent flexibility and resistance, Liquitex Acrylic Polymer Varnishes provide lasting protection against chemicals, water, abrasion & ultraviolet radiation.

Matte - provides a satin, non-glare, low-sheen final coat. Intensifies dull colours without drastically reducing colour depth

Satin - final, clear & non-yellowing

Liquitex Texture Effects Gels produce a variety of unique textural, dimensional & reflective effects when mixed with acrylics.

Liquitex Texture Effects Gels:

Black Lava - Gel appears grey when wet, but dries to a ground, lava black. The quality of this Liquitex Texture Effect Gel is most apparent when mixed with translucent colours.

Blended Fibres - A thick, fibrous gel that gives the effect of flexible fibres. Dries to a matte finish.

Ceramic Stucco - Thick, low-lustre gel which dries to a light grey matte finish. Use to produce thick 3D effects or as a ground for acrylic & oil paint.

Glass Beads - Contains clear, round aggregates that dry to a semi-gloss, reflective "bubbly" surface. Looks best when mixed with transparent or translucent colours.

Natural Sand - Dries to a surface similar to glossy beach sand. Can be mixed to improve blending.

Resin Sand (Coarse) - Dries to a rough cemeent look and will retain texture when mixed with paint.

White Opaque Flakes - Contains irregular sized & shaped opaque flakes. Most apparent with transparent or opaque colours.

Liquitex Texture Effects Gels are lightweight and dry to a water-resistant, non-yellowing surface.

NAM Art Masking Fluid is a liquid used to mask out areas of an artwork before colour is applied. It leaves the surface underneath untouched, retaining the white of the page or previous colour that was painted. NAM Art Masking Fluid is ideal for working with watercolour or airbrushes. Made from latex and ammonia, it is removed easily by gently rubbing if off with either your fingers or an eraser once the paint has dried. For best results, remove within 6 hours and apply to dry paper. Clean brushes with brush cleaner or soapy water after use.

Quality gloss varnish suited to protect oil or acrylic painitngs. Ensure the painting is fully dry before the varnish is applied.