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.

 

Winsor & Newton Watercolour Granulation Medium 75ml

Mediums & Varnishes

NOW $23.80

Winsor & Newton Watercolour Granulation Medium gives a mottled or granular appearance to colours which typically give a smooth wash.

 

Winsor & Newton Watercolour Blending Medium 75ml

Mediums & Varnishes

NOW $23.80

Winsor & Newton Watercolour Blending Medium slows the drying of watercolours, to allow more time for blending.

 

Winsor & Newton Stand Linseed Oil 75ml

Mediums & Varnishes

NOW $18.65

Winsor & Newton Linseed Oils range allows you to control the speed of the drying time of your oil paint.

Winsor & Newton Stand Linseed Oil is the slowest drying linseed oil in the range. Great for extending working time. Gives a smooth enamel finish and resists yellowing.

 

Winsor & Newton Artists' Sansodor

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $21.40

Winsor & Newton Sansodor makes a viscous mixture that evaproates slowly, with minimal exposure harm to artists. Does not deteriorate when stores and has a similar cost to turpentine.

 

Winsor & Newton Permanent Masking Medium 75ml

Mediums & Varnishes

NOW $23.80

Winsor & Newton's Permanent Art Masking Fluid is a pigmented rubber latex-based liquid ideal for masking the areas that need protection when colour is applied in broad washes. Great for when a permanent water resistant area is required. Cannot be removed.

 

Winsor & Newton Original Artists' Oil Varnishes

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $62.05

Winsor & Newton Original Artists' Oil Varnish will protect your oil & alkyd paintings against dirt, grease and UV damage. Each formula is made from different resins to impart varying degrees of gloss. Winsor & Newton Original Artists' Oil Varnish is removable for future cleaning.

 

Winsor & Newton Original Artists' Oil Retouching Varnish

Mediums & Varnishes

NOW $56.00

Winsor & Newton Oil Retouching Varnish is a clear, non-yellowing liquid, that dries to give a glossy film and temporary protection to recently completed paintings.

 

Winsor & Newton Oil Painting Primer

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $144.00

Winsor & Newton Oil Painting Primer can be used to prime all surfaces for oil and alkyd colours. Providing a bright white surface and excellent paint adhesion, Winsor & Newton Oil Painting Primer dries and is ready to use in 24 hours! Winsor & Newton Oil Painting Primer can be tinted with oil paints to permit an endless number of tinted grounds.

Made from the highest quality pigment and texture, Winsor & Newton Oil Painting Primer contains non-yellowing, oil-modified alkyd resin.

 

Winsor & Newton Liquin Original Mediums

Mediums & Varnishes

FROM $23.00

Winsor & Newton Liquin Mediums are durable, non-yellowing and have a speedy drying time.
Used for thinning & increasing the translucency of oil & alykd colours, Winsor & Newton Liquid Mediums are perfect for smooth brushwork, subtle blending or fine detail.

 

Winsor & Newton Liquin Light Gel Medium

Mediums & Varnishes

NOW $23.00

Winsor & Newton Liquin Light Gel Medium is a quick-drying gloss, ideal for glazing. It resists yellow and offers a slight gel that brushes out smoothly, ideal for artists looking for a non-drip effect when mixing.

Touch dry in 1-6 days depending on colour film and thickness. Not suitable as a varnish or final coat.

 

Winsor & Newton Liquin Impasto

Mediums & Varnishes

NOW $34.85

Winsor & Newton Liquin Impasto is a semi-gloss medium. It extends tube colour by thickening slowly, retaining crisp textures and brush marks without any visible leveling.

 

Winsor & Newton Liquin Fine Detail

Mediums & Varnishes

NOW $23.00

Winsor & Newton Liquin Fine Detail medium is the most fluid of the Liquin mediums. It will improve the flow of oil colours for smooth brushwork, subtle blending or fine detail. It is ideal for thin glazing and mixes easily with a brush and flows readily.

It is a flammable, translucent gel, which quickly dries to a virtually non-yellowing film.

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.