Painting Mediums

Gum Arabic Solution for watercolour painting 75ml Use this medium to increase the gloss and transparency of water colours. Directions: Add gum arabic solution to water colour in small amounts until the desired level of transparency is achieved.  Gum Arabic solution may be thinned with water.

Jo Sonja Flow Medium 250ml Size - Acrylic Paint Medium Flow Medium is added to acrylic paint, particularly designed for Jo Sonja Decorative acrylic colours, for thinning for techniques such as fine detail, linework and airbrushing. Flow Medium can also be added to acrylic colours when a smooth basecoat is required. This acrylic medium will also extend the drying time of the paint. The addition of…

Jo Sonja Acrylic Flow Medium 60ml Bottle Flow Medium is added to acrylic paint, particularly designed for Jo Sonja Decorative acrylic colours, for thinning for techniques such as fine detail, linework and airbrushing. Flow Medium can also be added to acrylic colours when a smooth basecoat is required. This acrylic medium will also extend the drying time of the paint. The addition of flow medium to…

Gel retarder delays the drying time of Jo Sonjas Decorative artists colours without reducing the viscosity of the paint. The Gel Retarder can be used in various ways allowing an extended working or open time for blending and antiquing plus a thicker application of colour in painting techniques. Directions for different ways to use Gel Retarder: Moisten your brush with Gel Retarder and blend well w…

Liquid retarder that can be added to acrylic colours to prolong drying time of the paint film. For best results add 1 part Retarder to 3 parts acrylic colour to delay the drying time of paint. Mix thoroughly before painting. The retarder is an additive to extend the open time or drying time of Jo Sonjas Acrylic paints or mediums. It can be used as both a painting medium and for various techniques…

This All Purpose Sealer is a pure acrylic medium with remarkable adhesive powers. Durable Versatile surface sealer for most surfaces This is a milky solution which will dry clear. Apply prior to painting Recommended for Jo Sonja Decorative Acrylic Paints Recommended for surfaces: wood, tin, other metals, glass, unglazes bisque, terracotta, cards, paper and fibreboard This acrylic sealer can also b…

Jo Sonja Clear Glaze Medium 250ml  - Approximate coverage 1ml = 188 sq cm Multi use matte transparent glaze acrylic medium 1. for creating glazes when mixed with Jo Sonja acrylic colours 2. use alone as an isolation coat to seal a surface prior to painting 3. use as a barrier coat over paint before varnishing 4. use as a medium as a wood stain 5. create other transparent effects Directions:  As a…

Jo Sonja Crackle Effect Medium 250ml This acrylic medium is a transparent medium that separates to create crackle patterns over your artwork.. We recommend applying a thin coat of medium for fine cracks, moderate coat for medium cracks, thick coat for large cracks. This is an one step crackling process, for use over backgrounds or finished acrylic painting or just have fun creating crazing effects…

Jo Sonja Fast Drying Glaze Medium 250ml Water based acrylic medium which will allow you the artist to control the intensity and consistency of Jo Sonja acrylic paint.  It will also add a transparency to your acrylic colour and background colours.  The finish is clear and matte. Recommendation: Fast Drying Glaze Medium is a good protective or barrier coat.  You can then apply Gel Retarder with no w…

Glass & Tile Medium can be added to Jo Sonjas Decorative artists paint to make them suitable for painting on glass, glased ceramics and enamel. Use this as part of the two part system with Glass & Tile Primer (Part A) Directions: Using a clean brush, apply a generous amount of Jo Sonjas Glass & Tile Primer to a clean dry surface to prepare it. Allow to dry. A blooming or cloudiness may be evident…

Glass & Tile Primer prepares glass, glased ceramics and enamel for painting, providing additional bonding for the paint. It is essential for use on painted items which are too large or otherwise unsuitable for heat setting in an over and should be used in conjunction with Glass & Tile Medium (Part B) Directions: Using a clean brush, apply a generous amount of Jo Sonjas Glass & Tile Primer to a cle…

Magic Mix is used for transparent colour layering, line work and detail painting. This useful medium for Jo Sonja Acrylic paint is a light sealer that contains an extender for a longer drying time and dries matte. Use Magic Mix in the brush as a medium for color glazing or tinting, side loaded or floated color, strokework, linework and fine detail painting. This light sealer is similar to Clear Gl…

Textile Medium instantly transforms your Jo Sonja Artist Colours into durable fabric paints. Jo Sonja Textile Medium allows permanent non-fading painting on natural and non-synthetic fabric that is neccesaary if the decorated fabric needs to be washed or dry cleaned. Instantly transforms your Jo Sonjas Artists Colours into durable fabric paints. Mix Textile Medium in 1 to 2 with your colour. Both…

Superior Grade Rectified Genuine Fir Turpentine supplied by Kremer in a sturdy tall one litre tin. Double Rectified Turpentine, DAB 9, a suitable solvent for all oil painting mediums and for cleaning brushes.

Kremer Gum Damar Resin Crystals These damar resin crystals are handpicked from Sumatra and light in colour. Dissolve the gum damar crysals with turpentine to create damar varnish.Dammar varnish, made from dammar gum mixed with turpentine, was introduced as a picture varnish in 1826 and is recommended for oil paintings, creating a glossy surface. The Dammar varnish can be used during the painting p…

Kremer Poppy Oil 1 Litre Poppy Oil is a delicate pale colour, thinner than linseed oil. It has a longer drying time of 4 to 5 days and dries with a more matt finish. Advantageous to use when painting alla prima (made in one sitting) and with lighter colours. Alkali Refined Poppy oil gives a soft buttery texture to oil paints. 1 Litre 73600 Refined Poppy Oil