Mediums
Daler-Rowney’s extensive range of mediums for acrylics, oils, watercolours and printing, from System3, Aquafine, Georgian, and Simply collections, enables artists to alter drying times, flow, texture, and finish, opening up countless creative possibilities for both traditional techniques and experimental approaches.
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Acrylic Gesso
Black Gesso is a ready-to-use primer that requires no dilution and can be applied straight from the pot. It offers strong adhesion, making it ideal for sealing semi-absorbent surfaces before painting with either acrylics or oils. The fast-drying formula dries to a matte black finish with a subtle tooth, which can be easily sanded for […]
Adigraf Block Printing Acrylic Medium
Adigraf Acrylic Block Printing Medium transforms acrylic paint into suitable inks for block and lino printing. Specially designed to mix with System3 Acrylics at a ratio of 1.5 parts medium to 1 part paint, it produces water-based, solvent-free inks ideal for block, lino, and relief printing. This medium offers a cost-effective and accessible way to […]
Adigraf Block Printing Drier Medium
Adigraf Drier Medium is designed to speed up the drying time of water-soluble block printing inks, helping to streamline your workflow. When mixed with Adigraf inks, it significantly reduces drying time, by around half, without affecting the vibrancy or quality of the colours. Ideal for artists looking to build up multiple layers in a single […]
Adigraf Block Printing Oil Medium
Adigraf Oil Block Printing Medium transforms traditional oil paints into vibrant, high-quality inks ideal for block, lino, and relief printing. Designed to be mixed with Georgian Oil paints at a ratio of 1.5 parts medium to 1 part paint, this medium offers a convenient and cost-effective way to create bespoke printing inks without purchasing a […]
Aquafine Art Masking Fluid Watercolour Medium
Aquafine Art Masking Fluid is a fast-drying medium that protects white areas in your watercolour paintings for later overpainting. It forms a water-resistant film that can be removed easily once dry by rubbing with an eraser, soft tissue, or cotton bud. For application, use an old brush, pen, or cotton bud, as the fluid is […]
Aquafine Watercolour Gum Arabic Medium
Aquafine Gum Arabic is a versatile watercolour medium designed to enhance the gloss and transparency of watercolour paints. It can be mixed with any watercolour paint or ink, though starting with a ratio of two parts paint or ink to one part Gum Arabic is recommended. Adjust the proportions to achieve the desired level of […]
Aquafine Watercolour Ox Gall Medium
Aquafine Ox Gall is a natural wetting agent that improves the flow and wetting of watercolours, helping to degrease undercoats before painting. Used sparingly, it also acts as a levelling agent, promoting smooth, even washes. Simply add a few drops to your mixing water. Suitable for use with watercolour paints, inks, and gouache. Although Ox […]
Aquafine Watercolour Paper Varnish Medium
Aquafine Paper Varnish is a clear, protective gloss varnish designed for watercolour paintings, prints, maps, decoupage, and other papercrafts. The gloss level varies with the absorbency of the paper – more absorbent papers yield a subtler finish, while multiple layers can increase the gloss. Suitable for use over watercolours, inks, gouaches, or mixed media artworks. […]
Aquafine Watercolour Poster and Watercolour Varnish Medium
Aquafine Poster and Watercolour Varnish is a high-viscosity, clear varnish that provides a glossy finish without yellowing over time. A single coat creates a durable gloss on watercolours, posters, gouache, or mixed media artworks. The gloss intensity may vary depending on the paper type. Compatible with all watercolours, it is especially recommended for use with […]
FW Acrylic Epoxy Resin Medium 1lt Bundle
The FW Acrylic Epoxy Resin Medium 1lt Bundle includes Epoxy Resin & Hardener. The FW Epoxy Resin, used with FW Epoxy Hardener, creates an optically clear, high-gloss resin finish ideal for vibrant resin art. Formulated to enhance the high pigment load of FW Acrylic Inks, this resin offers excellent UV resistance, clarity, and transparency, making […]
FW Acrylic Epoxy Resin Medium 250ml Bundle
The FW Acrylic Epoxy Resin Medium 250ml Bundle includes Epoxy Resin & Hardener. The FW Epoxy Resin, used with FW Epoxy Hardener, creates an optically clear, high-gloss resin finish ideal for vibrant resin art. Formulated to enhance the high pigment load of FW Acrylic Inks, this resin offers excellent UV resistance, clarity, and transparency, making […]
FW Acrylic Ink Pouring Medium
FW Acrylic Ink Pouring Medium is specially designed to work with acrylic inks, preserving their bright, intense pigments for vibrant pouring effects. It mixes easily with FW Acrylic Inks, as well as System3 and Aquafine inks, to create a smooth, flowing consistency ideal for pouring techniques. Made with high-quality resins, this medium dries to a […]
FW Epoxy Hardener Medium
FW Epoxy Hardener is used in conjunction with Epoxy Resin to create an optically clear, high gloss finish resin art. It has been optimised so that the high loaded pigments used in FW inks will create bright and vibrant resin art. It has excellent UV resistance, clarity and transparency making the FW epoxy system particularly […]
FW Epoxy Resin Medium
FW Epoxy Resin is designed to be mixed 1:1 with FW Epoxy Hardener to produce an optically clear, high-gloss finish. Optimised for use with FW Acrylic Inks, it enhances colour vibrancy while offering excellent UV resistance and long-lasting clarity, making it ideal for protecting and decorating paintings, sculpture, and mixed media pieces. The resin is […]
Georgian Clear Picture Varnish Oil Medium
Georgian Oil Artists’ Clear Picture Varnish provides a removable, clear gloss finish that protects paintings while enhancing their colours. It is specially formulated not to yellow or bloom over time and is suitable for use on both oil and acrylic artworks. Simply apply a thin layer with a clean brush once the painting is fully […]
Georgian Low Odour Thinner Oil Medium
Georgian Oil Low Odour Thinner offers an effective, gentler alternative to turpentine, ideal for use in confined spaces or by artists sensitive to strong fumes. It can be mixed with oil paints to adjust consistency or used straight to clean brushes and palettes after use. Since oil paints require specialised mediums and solvents for proper […]
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