Acrylic
Acrylic Mediums
It was only relatively recently, in the mid 20th century, that acrylic colours were developed to offer artists a new vibrant and exciting painting alternative.
The versatility of acrylics and their immediate popularity soon led to the introduction of Acrylic mediums, a range of products designed to enhance the benefits of acrylics and allow special effects to be achieved.
Decoupage Medium (Craft Seal)
Specially formulated as a clear gloss medium with adhesive properties for papier mache, collage and decoupage or as a final water resistant sealant for all manner of craft work including stone, wood, card and paper.
– 75ml bottle Code 128 075 026
– 300ml jar Code 128 300 026
Slow Drying Gel
Slows down the drying time of acrylic colour. Slow Drying Gel is added directly to the paint and thoroughly mixed on the palette.
– 75ml tube Code 128 075 009
Pearlescent Tinting Medium
Gives a shimmering pearlescent metallic lustre when mixed with pure acrylic colour.
– 75ml Code 128 075 118
Shimmering Colours (Interference Mediums)
Available in six colours: Shimmering Gold, Copper, Violet, Red, Blue and Green. Used straight from the tube and applied to a black surface they produce a magical shimmering metallic transparent lustre. The most dramatic effects are on black where colour shows with electric intensity.
– Gold Code 128 075 709
– Copper Code 128 075 712
– Violet Code 128 075 710
– Red Code 128 075 713
– Blue Code 128 075 711
– Green Code 128 075 714
Shimmering Colour Set Code 128 075 117
Gives a shimmering pearlescent metallic lustre when mixed with pure acrylic colour.
Acrylic Varnishes
Specially developed for the protection of acrylic works from environmental pollutants which can cause surface degradation. Sealing the surface with varnish provides a barrier film which can be cleaned or removed, but leaves the paint itself unblemished.
– 75ml bottle Code 128 075 007
– 300ml bottle Code 128 300 007
Properties as matt varnish but provides a gloss finish.
– 75ml bottle Code 128 075 004
– 300ml bottle Code 128 300 004
White Gesso Primer
White Gesso Primer is a unique formulation which needs no dilution. Highly adhesive, ideal for directly sealing all semi-absorbent surfaces before applying colour – both acrylics and oils. Suitable for both interior and exterior applications. It dries quickly to produce a matt white surface, with a slight tooth, which is easily sanded for highly detailer work.
– 250ml pot Code 128 250 006
– 500ml pot Code 128 500 006
– 1 litre Code 128 010 006
– 5 litre Code 128 050 006
Black Gesso Primer
Black Gesso Primer has the same characteristics as White Gesso and is applied in the same way. If used as a ground for acrylics one coat is normally sufficient, but up to three coats may be required for oil colour.
– 250ml pot Code 128 250 013
– 500ml pot Code 128 500 013
– 1 litre Code 128 010 013
Acrylic Mediums, Primers & Varnishes
It was only relatively recently, in the mid 20th century, that acrylic colours were developed to offer artists a new vibrant and exciting painting alternative.
The versatility of acrylics and their immediate popularity soon led to the introduction of Acrylic mediums, a range of products designed to enhance the benefits of acrylics and allow special effects to be achieved.
Impasto Gel Medium Matt
This white translucent heavy bodied gel provides a cost effective means of covering large areas with impasto colour when mixed with pure acrylic colour. Mixtures of Impasto Gel (Matt) with acrylic colour will dry to an eggshell matt finish. The marks of brush and knife will be retained with gel mixed just as with the pure colour, and the same bodied buttery texture is preserved.
– 75ml tube Code 128 075 116
– 500ml pot Code 128 500 016
Impasto Gel Medium Gloss
As with Impasto Gel Medium (Matt) it provides a cost effective alternative for large area coverage. The colours become more transparent and glossy as more medium is added to the colour. Drying times will be slowed down, but not significantly, and it may take a day or more for the full gloss to develop.
– 75ml tube Code 128 075 015
– 500ml pot Code 128 500 015
Glaze Medium Gloss
A white translucent cream which increases the flow and transparency of acrylic colour to facilitate the production of fine glazes which will dry to a gloss finish. Drying times will be retarded and transparency and gloss will develop fully as the colour dries.
– 75ml tube Code 128 075 119
– 250ml pot Code 128 250 019
– 1 litre pot Code 128 010 019
Glaze Medium Matt
Performs in exactly the same manner as Glaze Medium (Gloss) but dries to the same eggshell matt finish as the pure acrylic colour.
– 75ml tube Code 128 075 114
– 250ml pot Code 128 250 014
– 1 litre pot Code 128 010 014
Texture Paste
A thick paste which is used to build up heavy layers of texture. It dries to a matt white finish which is ideal for over painting with acrylic colour.
– 250ml pot Code 128 250 017
– 500ml jar Code 128 500 017
– 1 litre pot Code 128 010 017
Flow Enhancer
A colourless liquid that is added to acrylic colour to reduce its viscosity and enhance its flow. Flow Enhancer is best added directly to colour in small quantities until the desired flow characteristics are achieved.
– 75ml bottle Code 128 075 008
System 3 Screen Printing Medium
This medium retards the drying of acrylic colour on the screen and reduces the risk of screen blocking, making it easier to wash out. The medium can be thinned with water. System 3 Acrylic Colours retain great density of colours even after mixing with medium and very substantial covering power can be achieved on paper, card and board without undue cockling.
– 1 litre pot Code 127 100 011
– 5 litre pot Code 127 500 011
System 3 Textile Printing Medium
Textile Printing Medium has been developed for screen printing on fabrics. Mixed 1:1 with System 3 Colour the medium remains open on the screen, gives strong colour, fine definition, and excellent colour fastness over 20+ washes.
– 250ml pot Code 128 237 022
– 5 litre pot Code 128 500 022
System 3 Primer
Specially developed as a low cost primer for use as a ground for acrylic and oil painting. It is ideal as a base for any large scale work where primer is required – for example large paintings, scenery and murals. System 3 primer may be used on masonry, but not exterior wood surfaces.
– 1 litre pot Code 127 100 012
– 5 litre pot Code 127 500 012
Screen Drawing Fluid
Screen Drawing Fluid is applied by brush direct to the screen to create the drawn image. It can be applied neat but will probably require some dilution with water in finer detail areas.
– 75ml Code 128 007 020
System 3 Mediums
Removable Screen Block for Screen Printing
Once the drawing fluid is dry the entire screen surface is then blocked out with System 3 Removable Screen Block, applied by squeegee. Again, once dry, the previously drawn image is washed out in cold water to leave an open-mesh positive image ready for printing. The screens can be reclaimed after printing by washing out the screen block with hot tap water and soap. Screen Block should be kept upright and stored at normal room temperature.
– 237ml tin Code 128 237 021
– 1 litre pot Code 128 100 021
System 3 Acrylic Screen Printing Set Code 129 900 900
– 41 x 55 cm wooden frame with high quality mesh.
– 5 x 75ml System 3 Acrylic tubes
– 250ml System 3 textile printing medium
– 250 pot System 3 screen printing medium
– 75ml bottle System 3 screen drawing fluid
– 237ml System 3 removable screen block
– Artists apron
