Oil Paint Mediums & Varnishes

Archival Smooth Gel Medium helps retain brush marks and improves brush-ability of oil paint. It is formulated for artists who are sensitive to the odours of traditional oil mediums and solvents. Mix Archival Smooth Gel Medium 50/50 with oil paint to achieve a faster drying time.

Art Spectrum Brush and Hand Cleaner exudes no potent fumes and is harmless on the skin, safely removing both oil and acrylic based paints from brushes, tools and hands. Restore stiff, old brushes and maintain soft and pliable bristles. Non-abrasive, non-toxic and biodegradable.

Art Spectrum Linseed Oil is used to enhance flow of oil colours and slow drying time. Ideal for wet-on-wet techniques, Art Spectrum Linseed Oil  can also be used to clean brushes.

Art Spectrum Shellac Flakes dissolve in methylated spirits to make fresh shellac. Ideal for artists who need a faster drying time. Shellac is versitile and may be used as a natural primer, sanding sealer, tannin-blocker, odour blocker and high-gloss varnish. It can also be used to prevent bleeding of pigments when working on wood and prevent uneven finishes when wood staining. Use Art Spectrum Shellac Flakes as a protective coating on paintings.

Winsor & Newton Linseed Oils range allows you to control the speed of the drying time of your oil paint.

Winsor & Newton Cold Pressed Linseed Oil dries quicker than Refined and Stand linseed oil, and will increase the gloss and transparency of oil paint.

Winsor & Newton Liquin Fine Detail medium is the most fluid of the Liquin mediums. It will improve the flow of oil colours for smooth brushwork, subtle blending or fine detail. It is ideal for thin glazing and mixes easily with a brush and flows readily.

It is a flammable, translucent gel, which quickly dries to a virtually non-yellowing film.

Winsor & Newton Liquin Impasto is a semi-gloss medium. It extends tube colour by thickening slowly, retaining crisp textures and brush marks without any visible leveling.

Winsor & Newton Liquin Light Gel Medium is a quick-drying gloss, ideal for glazing. It resists yellow and offers a slight gel that brushes out smoothly, ideal for artists looking for a non-drip effect when mixing.

Touch dry in 1-6 days depending on colour film and thickness. Not suitable as a varnish or final coat.

Winsor & Newton Liquin Mediums are durable, non-yellowing and have a speedy drying time.
Used for thinning & increasing the translucency of oil & alykd colours, Winsor & Newton Liquid Mediums are perfect for smooth brushwork, subtle blending or fine detail.

Winsor & Newton Linseed Oils range allows you to control the speed of the drying time of your oil paint.

Winsor & Newton Stand Linseed Oil is the slowest drying linseed oil in the range. Great for extending working time. Gives a smooth enamel finish and resists yellowing.