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Painting Mediums & Varnishes

Uncover our range of Mediums & Varnishes at Discount Art & Craft Warehouse. Find an extensive array of products including Acrylic Mediums & Varnishes, Oil Mediums & Varnishes, Watercolour Mediums & Varnishes, Primers & Gesso, and Spray Varnishes.

We believe that art should be accessible and available to everyone within every budget. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, we aim to provide you with exactly what you need! We stock a wide range of Mediums & Varnishes from the biggest art brands around including Derwent, Reeves, Winsor & Newton, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum, Copic, Matisse and many more.

 

Matisse Transparent Gesso (Pastel Primer)

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $20.00

Matisse Transparent Gesso (Pastel Primer) is a transparent & flexible primer for canvas, board or paper. Specifically formulated for use with the Matisse Background Colours range, the Matisse Transparent Gesso (Pastel Primer) will give your coloured primer extra "tooth" for painting. The result is a brilliant surface able to hold pastels and oil pastels.

 

Matisse White Gesso

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $24.45

Matisse White Gesso is a permanent & flexible primer for canvas, board or paper. An intense white ground with excellent tooth, Matisse White Gesso creates a surface suitable for both acrylic and oil paints.

 

Matisse Low Viscosity Gesso

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $24.45

Matisse Low Viscosity Gesso is a softer, creamier alternative to the Matisse White Gesso range. While still posessing the bright white colour, soft tooth and flat finish, Matisse Low Viscosity Gesso is easier to brush out and manipulate.

 

Derivan Gesso Primer

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $20.20

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.

 

Chromacryl Gesso Primer

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $9.50

Chromacryl Gesso Primer is perfect for preparing surfaces such as canvas, cardboard, illustration board and paper. With excellent covering power and a smooth, even finish, Chromacryl Gesso Primer has very fine "tooth" and is quick to dry.

FAQs about Painting Mediums & Varnishes

Paint mediums come in different types including acrylic, watercolor, oil, gouache and ink, and are a substance that is added to paint to change one or some of its properties such as making it thicker, thinner or lengthening its drying time.

There are a number of different ways to make paint mediums and it's always best to check the instructions on the package before you start. However, a quick and easy at home paint medium for acrylic paints is to mix equal parts water with white glue in a jar and shake to mix.

The short answer, is yes. The varnish will help protect the paint from dust, UV rays and discolouration, plus, it will give your artwork a beautiful gloss and help bring out the colours. You can find varnish in different forms including gloss, satin or matte to finish your look.

Our mission at Discount Art n Craft Warehouse is to supply art n craft lovers with the biggest choice of products at the most affordable low prices.

Looking for mediums and varnishes for your next art & craft project? Whether it’s a Gesso primer for your canvas or an interactive medium for blending acrylic and oil paints to a varnish to finish a piece, our range of mediums and varnishes will provide you with the support you need to create something truly special.

All our mediums and varnishes come from trusted brands including Atelier, Micador, Liquitex, Chromacyl, Art Spectrum and all are affordably priced in line with our focus on providing the best quality products at the lowest possible cost.

Discount Art n Craft Warehouse is an Australian owned and operated online business and we are passionate about offering a superior range of art and craft supplies at competitive prices.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Paypal, and we deliver to all Australian states and territories using Australia Post, eParcel and Star Track Express, with a choice of either standard, express or bulk shipping rates. Make art and craft a part of your everyday life and shop mediums and varnishes at Discount Art N Craft Warehouse today.