Solvents, Mediums, Varnishes & Gesso Primers

Solvents, Mediums, Varnishes & Gesso Primers are an essential part of painting.  Paint is only as usable as the mediums you add to it.  Likewise you need a good ground to paint onto so a good quality primed surface is important.

Protection of the finished work is also an important element to your work, so choose a recognised brand of varnish to apply once the painting is finished and fully dry.

  • Winsor & Newton Retouching Spray Varnish - 150ml

    Winsor & Newton Retouching Spray Varnish – 150ml

    12.95

    Winsor & Newton Retouching Spray Varnish – 150ml

    Use prior to an Artist’s or Dammar Varnish, this UV resistant gloss varnish gives temporary protection to recently completed oil paintings. It is quick drying, can be overpainted, balances out surface sheen and allows the paint film to cure through the varnish. Ensure painting is touch dry. Use thinly. Shake well before use.

  • Winsor & Newton Professional Gloss Spray Varnish - 400ml

    Winsor & Newton Professional Gloss Spray Varnish – 400ml

    19.95

    Winsor & Newton Professional Gloss Spray Varnish – 400ml

    A quality UV resistant artists’ gloss varnish that protects paintings for longer. Sealing the microscopic pores on the oil paint film provides resistance to dirt and grease as well as balances out the surface sheen. Removable, for the purpose of re-varnishing, use a solvent such as Artists’ White Spirit or Distilled Turpentine. Quick drying. Non-yellowing, it does not bloom or crack. Do not use until painting is completely dry (6-12 months). Shake well before use.  May be used on oil and acrylic paintings.

  • Winsor & Newton Professional Matte Spray Varnish - 400ml
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    Winsor & Newton Professional Matte Spray Varnish – 400ml

    19.95

    Winsor & Newton Professional Matte Spray Varnish – 400ml

    A quality UV resistant artists’ Matte varnish that protects paintings for longer. Sealing the microscopic pores on the oil paint film provides resistance to dirt and grease as well as balances out the surface sheen. Removable, for the purpose of re-varnishing, use a solvent such as Artists’ White Spirit or Distilled Turpentine. Quick drying. Non-yellowing, it does not bloom or crack. Do not use until painting is completely dry (6-12 months). Shake well before use.  May be used on oil and acrylic paintings.

  • Winsor & Newton Professional Satin Spray Varnish - 400ml

    Winsor & Newton Professional Satin Spray Varnish – 400ml

    19.95

    Winsor & Newton Professional Satin Spray Varnish – 400ml

    A quality UV resistant artists’ Satin varnish that protects paintings for longer. Sealing the microscopic pores on the oil paint film provides resistance to dirt and grease as well as balances out the surface sheen. Removable, for the purpose of re-varnishing, use a solvent such as Artists’ White Spirit or Distilled Turpentine. Quick drying. Non-yellowing, it does not bloom or crack. Do not use until painting is completely dry (6-12 months). Shake well before use.  May be used on oil and acrylic paintings.

  • Winsor & Newton General Purpose Gloss Spray Varnish - 400ml

    Winsor & Newton General Purpose Gloss Spray Varnish – 400ml

    22.95

    Winsor & Newton General Purpose Gloss Spray Varnish – 400ml

    Protects from dust and creates a clear, shiny coating. This colourless varnish can be used on wood, metal and other alternative materials to paper and canvas. Provides a durable protective film. Shake well before use. Removable with White/Mineral Spirit or Turpentine.
  • Winsor & Newton General Purpose Matt Spray Varnish - 400ml

    Winsor & Newton General Purpose Matt Spray Varnish – 400ml

    22.95

    Winsor & Newton General Purpose Matt Spray Varnish – 400ml

    Protects from dust and creates a clear, matt coating. This colourless varnish can be used on wood, metal and other alternative materials to paper and canvas. Provides a durable protective film. Shake well before use. Removable with White/Mineral Spirit or Turpentine.
  • Elements White Gesso - 500ml

    Elements White Gesso – 500ml

    8.95

    Elements White Gesso – 500ml

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  • Elements Black Gesso - 500ml

    Elements Black Gesso – 500ml

    8.95

    Elements Black Gesso – 500ml

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  • Liquitex White Professional GESSO - 118ml

    Liquitex White Professional GESSO – 118ml

    12.95

    High quality white gesso primer for preparation of painting surfaces. Provides excellent coverage with an opaque matt finish.

  • Liquitex Black Gesso - 237ml

    Liquitex Black Gesso – 237ml

    10.50

    Black gesso primer for preparation of painting surfaces.

  • Liquitex White Professional GESSO - 237ml
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    Liquitex White Professional GESSO – 237ml

    17.95

    High quality white gesso primer for preparation of painting surfaces. Provides excellent coverage with an opaque matt finish.

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  • Lefranc & Bourgeois White Gesso - 1000ml

    Lefranc & Bourgeois White Gesso – 1000ml

    23.50

    Gesso in 1000ml tub. Lefranc & Bourgeois brand. Gesso is a white primer that is applied onto smooth surfaces such as canvas, wood, card, metal etc. It is an undercoat for all types of paint – acrylic, oil, tempera, etc. Opaque, non-yellowing, matt, with high covering power. Water-based.

  • Lefranc & Bourgeois White Gesso - 500ml

    Lefranc & Bourgeois White Gesso – 500ml

    15.25

    Gesso in 500ml tub. Lefranc & Bourgeois brand. Gesso is a white primer that is applied onto smooth surfaces such as canvas, wood, card, metal etc. It is an undercoat for all types of paint – acrylic, oil, tempera, etc. Opaque, non-yellowing, matt, with high covering power. Water-based.

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  • Liquitex Basics White GESSO - 473ml

    Liquitex Basics White GESSO – 473ml

    17.50

    White gesso primer for preparation of painting surfaces. Provides excellent coverage with an opaque matt finish.

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  • Galeria Acrylic White Gesso - 1000ml

    Galeria Acrylic White Gesso – 1000ml

    28.50

    Primes surfaces for painting with oil and acrylic paints.

  • Galeria Acrylic Black Gesso - 1000ml

    Galeria Acrylic Black Gesso – 1000ml

    29.95

    Primes surfaces in black for painting with oil and acrylic paints.

  • Liquitex Basics White GESSO - 1.89 litres

    Liquitex Basics White GESSO – 1.89 litres

    44.95

    Liquitex Basics White GESSO – 1.89 litres

    An opaque white gesso to create the ideal absorbency, stiffness and adhesion for paint.

    Key Features

    • Gives a matte white, opaque finish which provides a long-lasting base
    • Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for good color adhesion and stability
    • Stiffens your canvases and creates the right absorbency for paint application
    • Establishes a good surface for acrylics, oils, charcoal, pastels or pencil drawings
    • You can use this as a dry base for oil paints, but do not mix with oils

    How to Use

    • Use undiluted or thin with up to 25% water
    • Sand hard or shiny surfaces first, apply a thin coat with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paint
    • To create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gesso
    • If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications
    • Add acrylic color to make a tinted gesso
  • Creall Acrylate Multi-medium - 500ml

    Creall Acrylate Multi-medium – 500ml

    9.95

    A multi-purpose clear acrylic medium that is 100% acrylate and may be added to Creall Poster paint or used neat. When added to Creall poster paint it transforms it into an extremely versatile acrylic paint that adheres to almost any surface and is waterproof. Multimedium also gives gloss and transparency to poster paint.
    When used neat it dries to a clear solid finish and is ideal for glueing, glazing and varnishing. Works as a strong adhesive and is excellent for embedding and adhereing items such as shells, beads, buttons and so on onto solid and porous surfaces including wood, canvas, card, etc.

    Part of the Creall Paint System

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  • Galeria Acrylic Gloss Varnish - 75ml

    Galeria Acrylic Gloss Varnish – 75ml

    7.75

    Gloss varnish for acrylic paintings.

  • Galeria Acrylic Matt Varnish - 75ml - Winsor & Newton

    Galeria Acrylic Matt Varnish – 75ml

    7.75

    Matt varnish for acrylic paintings.

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