Painting Mediums & Varnishes

Art Spectrum Medium #1 is ready to use straight from the container and is the leanest of the Art Spectrum mediums. Depending on climate and thickness of the paint, Medium #1 will usually dry overnight. It contains a balanced amount of stand oil and turpentine for a well balanced and permanent paint layer. Use to clean and lessen absorbency of pre-primed canvas, simply wipe on and then wipe off.

Art Spectrum Oil Medium range is also available in #2, #3 and #4 Liquol

Art Spectrum Oil Painting Medium #2 is used as the next fattest medium in the sequence of painting by the"fat over lean" rule. It contains more oil and slower drying than Medium #1.

Medium #1 can be fattened by gradually adding Medium #2. Medium #2 may be used as a glazing medium but if very thin veils of colour are required, it is recommended to use Art Spectrum Medium #4.

Art Spectrum Oil Medium range is also available in #3

Art Spectrum Brush and Hand Cleaner exudes no potent fumes and is harmless on the skin, safely removing both oil and acrylic based paints from brushes, tools and hands. Restore stiff, old brushes and maintain soft and pliable bristles. Non-abrasive, non-toxic and biodegradable.

Art Spectrum Art Clean is a brush and tool cleaner made from a blend of natural and biodegradable extracts. Similar to turpentine with a citrus scent and does not contain any petroleum-based solvents and no harmful bleaches.

Art Spectrum Gum Turpentine is a solvent used to dissolve varnish, make mediums and remove oil paint. Use in well ventilated areas and in moderation.

Matisse Matt Medium will, when intermixed, reduce the sheen of acrylic colours to look more like tempera or gouache. Mostly beneficial when used in large areas of colour, Matisse Matt Mediums help to eliminate side sheen and the unfavourable appearance of accidental brush strokes.

Pebeo Drawing Gum is a removable, liqiuid grey frisket for watercolour and airbrush. Watersoluble when wet but dries waterproof. Pebeo Drawing Gum contains latex.

Micador Picture Varnish Spray is a high quality, clear varnish for oil and acrylic paints. Micador Picture Varnish Spray is non-yellowing and will retain flexibility with age.

Micador Mat Spray provides a permanent barrier to dirt, tarnish, stains and moisture. Ideal for preventing shine or glare in product photographs of drawings, artwork, prints, photographs, documents, ceramics and more.

Micador Fixative Spray is perfect for protecting your artwork! Drying, within seconds, to a clear finish, Micador Fixative Spray is workable and will protect pencil, pastel, chalk, charcoal, watercolour, tempera, opaque and ceramics. Micador Fixative Spray will not alter or affect the surface of fine paper or boards.

Micador Crystal Clear Spray provides a permanent barrier to dirt, tarnish, wear, stains and moisture. Drying to a gloss finish, Micador Crystal Clear Spray is ideal for drawing, artwork, prints, photographs, documents and many other projects.

Matisse Turps-Based Varnishes are ideal for use in retouching or restoring artwork. Producing a hard, non-yellowing and protective coating, Matisse Turps-Based Varnishes are quick drying and give your painting that final "glow." With Matisse Turps-Based Varnishes, a painting may be complertely cleaned and re-varnished without affecting the paint.