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MEDIUMS
Derivan Polymer Gloss Varnish
2620 250ML $15.95 7122 2LITRE $72.95
This Water-Based Gloss Medium can be used as a gloss finishing varnish and as an additive to the paint. When used as a finishing varnish, it produces a strong, protective, tack-free, clear film.
Derivan Polymer Matt Varnish
1966 250ML $15.95
Used as a final varnish over a dried, well-cured acrylic painting when a flat, matt or very low sheen is required. Most suitable as a protective coating particularly over large works exposed to damage or paintings that would be improved by eliminating unbalanced glossy highlights. It is waterbased and may appear slightly milky whilst wet but dries clear.
8005 500ML $19.65 8013 2LITRE $49.95
The purpose of this medium is to spread large volumes of transparent colour over selected areas while maintaining a controlled paint viscosity. 1487 250ML $14.95
Acrylic Painting Medium is a pure acrylic binder used in formulating Acrylic Colours and acts as the principal paint “dilutant” when not using water. Water may be used with the colours. Unlike water, diluting with this medium will not reduct the binding capacity.
Matisse Gel Medium (Gloss Finish) Derivan Viscosity ThickenerMatisse Impasto Medium Derivan Pouring Medium
5562 250ML MM2 $14.95 8011 4LITRE MM2 $129.95
This medium is a heavy-bodied paint, free of colour pigmentation (it isn’t a gel). It is most valuable for brush stroke and impasto techniques, particularly when heavy built-up areas of colour are required. 2825 250ML $14.95
Gel Medium is to act as a clear transparent colour extender or as a transparent impasto for thick 3-dimensional brush and knife applications. It’s viscous non-spreading consistency, enables the artist to apply thick and heavily defined brushstrokes. Larger sizes available on request. (1, 4 and 10 litre)
Derivan Pouring Medium is a clear product that when applied to a surface, or as a paint additive, will automatically spread and create a smooth, glossy finish with minimal surface texture. It is ideal for high gloss thick varnishing, pouring and marbling techniques. Apply with a brush, palette knife or Refillables containers. Ideal for card making. 8389 250ML $19.95
This medium is a heavy-bodied paint medium, free of colour pigmentation (it isn’t a gel). It is most valuable for brush stroke and impasto techniques, particularly when heavy built-up areas of colour are required.
Matisse Iridescent Medium
10828 250ML $16.95
Mix it with your Acrylic Paint or paint a light wash over the top of acrylic paint to give an iridescent or pearlescent effect! The Iridescent Medium is most effective when added to transparent pigments and over dark coloured grounds.
Derivan Clear Sealer
1256 250ML $14.95
Clear Sealer can be used as a primer if you want to paint a design on wood leaving the natural grain revealed. It can also be used on glass, ceramics, terracotta pots and new metal. For porous surfaces such as wood, terracotta pots, unfired ceramics, etc. apply diluted with up to 1 part water to 2 parts Sealer.
Derivan Water-based Cracking Medium
2692 250ML $14.95
DerivanCrackingMediumletsyouproduceworksthathavethat weathered and old country farm feel. To obtain a crackled look, there arethreestepsandthreelayersinvolved.TheCrackingMediumis sandwiched between the two layers . Available in 1 Litre on request.
Derivan Drying Retarder
8903 500ML $21.90
Drying Retarder will slow the evaporation of water from the paint. Add a small amount (approx 5% retarder) to your paint.This will help to keep the your paper from sticking to the plate when printing and enable you to work with your masterpiece for an extended time.
Derivan Block Ink Medium
1122 250MM $17.95 8012 1LITRE $54.95
Derivan Block Ink Medium and Extender is a versatile medium which can be used in two ways to create fantastic relief prints. A) As an extender - add to Block Ink colours to extend and make your colours more transparent without losing the body of the paint as it would happen when adding water. B) As a medium - add Matisse Structure Acrylic paint colours to Block Ink Medium and Extender to create a block ink from the paint.
Derivan Fabric Fixative
1001 500ML $25.95
Mix with Acrylic paint to become permanent on fabric. Mix 1 part fixative to 2 parts paint. Iron when dry to make it permanent. (Water-based)
Atelier Moulding Paste
7246 250ML $11.90 4744 4 LITRE $89.95
Atelier Moulding Paste is a heavy impasto paste made from marble dust which dries flexible. It may be used to provide texture before or during painting. It is an economical way of building deep and voluptuous impasto. Atelier Moulding Paste dries fast, white and waterproof.
Derivan Matisse Gesso
3036 DERIVAN 500ML $15.90 1148 DERIVAN 2 LITRE $49.95 1753 DERIVAN 4 LITRE $74.95 3334 MATISSE 1 LITRE MM26 $31.95 3335 MATISSE 4 LITRE MM26 $112.90
A great permanent flexible primer for canvas, board or even paper. An intense white ground with an excellent tooth for easy paint manipulation. Matisse Gesso is a water-based product and can be thinned down with water. Use equal parts of water to Matisse Gesso when working on raw canvas/linen. If working on canvas, Matisse Gesso will tighten the canvas, making a firmer ground to paint on. MM10 Gesso is suitable for creating a surface for both acrylic and oil paints. When priming for acrylic paints, two coats of gesso are recommended to ensure complete coverage.
Black Gesso
1161 500ML MM25 $16.95 4755 4 LITRE MM25 $112.90
A great permanent flexible primer for canvas, board or even paper. An intense black ground with an excellent tooth for easy paint manipulation. Matisse MM25 Black Gesso is a waterbased product and can be thinned down with water. Use equal parts of water to MM25 Black Gesso when working on raw canvas/linen. If working on canvas, MM25 Black Gesso will tighten the canvas, making a firmer ground to paint on.
Matisse Transparent Gesso
MM26 Transparent Gesso is similar to MM10 Gesso and MM25 Black Gesso only without pigmentation; therefore, giving a transparent (although not altogether clear) flexible primer for canvas, board or even paper with an excellent tooth for easy paint manipulation. If working on canvas, Matisse MM26 Transparent Gesso will tighten the canvas, making a firmer ground to paint on.
