| art supplies | framing | gallery |

Products

Winsor & Newton Watercolour Mediums

Watercolor mediums and additives are liquids or gels that you can add to watercolour paint to achieve a variety of effects: various mediums can make watercolour glossy, more transparent, textured, pearlescent, and more. Their use in watercolor painting isn't as common as in other media like acrylics or oils, but they can be useful for certain techniques. Winsor & Newton Watercolour Mediums are compatible with all brands of watercolour paint.

Aquapasto 60ml 60ml $33.45 Aquapasto is a watercolour painting medium designed to give a subtle impasto effect to watercolour. When watercolour paint is mixed with the medium it becomes thicker. Then, when water is added, a lovely glaze-like effect is produced. In fact, Aquapasto can be used as a transparent glaze. In a side-by-side comparison of watercolour with and without the medium, Aquapasto decreases the flow and keeps the water from pooling on one area, unlike paint mixed with water alone.	Blending Medium 75ml $13.25 Winsor & Newton Watercolour Blending Medium slows the drying of watercolours, allowing more time for blending. Extends working time even in hot climates. For maximum effect dilute with medium only. Can also be mixed with water.	Granulation Medium 75ml $13.25 Winsor & Newton Granulation Medium increases the granulation of colour, giving a mottled appearance to colours which usually give a smooth wash (e.g. Winsor Blue), or enhancing the effect of granulating colours (e.g. French Ultramarine). For maximum effect dilute colour generously with medium alone. Always work with painting horizontal.	Gum Arabic 75ml $23.55 Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic is a pale coloured solution that controls the spread of wet colour, reduces staining & slows drying. It also increases gloss & transparency. Dilute with water as required.
Iridescent Medium 75ml $13.25 Winsor & Newton Iridescent Medium gives pearlescent or glitter effects to watercolours and is particularly effective when mixed with transparent colours especially over dark backgrounds. Mix with transparent watercolour or apply over a dried wash. Shake well before use.	Lifting Preparation 75ml $13.25 Winsor & Newton Lifting Prepartion allows dry colour washes, including staining colours, to be easily lifted from paper with a wet brush or rag. Apply directly to paper and allow to dry before painting. It is recommended to coat the whole surface before commencing painting.	Art Masking Fluid 75ml $23.55 Winsor & Newton Art Masking Fluid is a pigmented liquid composed of rubber latex and pigment, for masking areas of work needing protection when colour is applied in broad washes. Do not apply on damp or soft sized paper. Remove as soon as possible after application. Brushes can be cleaned if washed immediately with water after use.	Ox Gall Liquid 75ml $20.45 Winsor & Newton Ox Gall Liquid is a wetting agent used to improve flow when mixed directly with watercolours. It can also be used on very hard sized papers to reduce surface tension. Add 3-4 drops per cup of water.
Permanent Masking Medium 75ml $13.25 Winsor & Newton Permanent Masking Medium is a non-removable, water repellant liquid wax designed for masking specific areas of paper, making them resistant to water. When dry, the medium will repel superimposed washes.Excellent for detail. Apply directly to the paper or tint with small amounts of watercolour. Allow to dry completely before overpainting.