We carry a wide variety of mediums
Sandable Hard Gesso is
formulated with 100%
acrylic polymer
emulsion and can be
sanded to provide
surfaces that are
smoother and more
even than those created
using regular gesso.
BASICS®
Gesso is a value acrylic gesso used to
prepare painting surfaces for acrylic
and oil paint.
Non-yellowing.
Thick texture that levels evenly.
Flexible and non-cracking.
Good quality base coat primer.
One coat is usually all that is
required.
Liquitex Gesso is a premium acrylic gesso
used to prepare painting surfaces for
acrylic and oil paint.
Non-yellowing.
Flexible and non-cracking.
Provides the perfect "tooth" and
adhesion to a wide variety of
surfaces such as canvas, paper and
wood.
Excellent base coat primer for
many applications for example
murals.
One coat is usually all that is
required.
Available in White, Clear and Black.
Glazing Medium
For creating brilliant jewel like
glazes with acrylic artist colors.
Excellent brushing and leveling
qualities. Dries quickly for rapid
layering. Mix with any amount
of acrylic color. Small quantities
of color provide the most
transparency. Works best with
transparent or translucent
colors. Flexible, non-yellowing
and water resistant when dry.
GAC 400: Fabric Stiffener /
Rabbit skin Glue Alternative.
Dries to a very hard and stiff
film.
Most useful for priming fabrics
(cotton, linen, silk, etc.) when
stiffness is desired.
Used as a rabbit skin glue
alternative when applied
directly to raw canvas or linen.
Allows sculpting and shaping
of draped fabrics.
Traditionally, rabbit skin glue
(also known as hide glue) was
used to reduce the flexibility of
canvas before painting.
Although the rabbit skin glue does reduce
flexibility, it is extremely brittle. It is
hygroscopic, which means that it will
always be water-soluble. Even when the
glue is completely dry, high humidity will
re-introduce water into the film, causing it
to soften or swell up. Over time, this
constant swelling and drying of the film
can cause severe paint-film cracking and
delamination.
GAC 400 can be used in a similar fashion
for stiffening canvas. Apply directly to the
front of the raw canvas for maximum
stiffness. It is imperative that it be applied
directly to the raw canvas. It is ineffective
over any other medium, and most likely
will flake off and cause delamination of
subsequent paint layers. Since GAC 400 is
not effective against oil penetration, the
use of GAC 100 over GAC 400 is
recommended for oil painters
Note: Since GAC 400 is brittle, it is
important that it not be rolled tightly, or
bent back upon itself. This will cause
cracking of the polymer film and may
transfer cracks into additional paint layers.
This is especially a risk with cured oil
paints.
GAC 500: Self Leveling
Applications / Hard Yet Flexible /
Best Isolation Coat Medium for
Spray-Application.
Unique balance of film hardness
and flexibility.
Mix 2 parts GAC 500 to 1 part
Airbrush Transparent Extender
to produce a good spraying, fast-
drying isolation coat.
Beneficial as an additive for
acrylic paints for increasing mar
resistance and decreasing dry
film tack, without disturbing the
balance between hardness and flexibility.
Useful when working on flexible or rigid
supports.
Offers a self leveling working quality.
Dries to high gloss film with good
clarity/transparency.
Useful to hard-edge painters to seal masking
tape for cleaner edges. Apply over masking
tape. Let dry before applying additional
paint layer.
GAC 900: Increases Launderability
of Acrylic Paint.
Designed to be used as a modifier
for acrylic paints for painting on
clothing. See the GOLDEN
Acrylics on Fabric Application
Information Sheet for more
extensive information.
Offers a soft, pliable feel and when
properly heat-set, provides
excellent laundering stability.
Blend with GOLDEN Heavy Body,
Matte or Fluid Acrylics for brush
or screen application.
Mix with GOLDEN Airbrush Colors for
"Tie-Dye" effects.
Note: The heat-setting process will release
low levels of formaldehyde; therefore it is
imperative that adequate ventilation be
provided.
GOLDEN Silverpoint / Drawing
Ground is formulated with 100%
acrylic polymer emulsion. It is a
low viscosity fluid that contains
high levels of titanium dioxide
and prepares surfaces to readily
accept marks from a metal stylus.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
GOLDEN Silverpoint / Drawing
Ground is designed for thin
applications only. When applied
too thickly the film may crack
upon curing. A single thin coat is
typically sufficient.
It can be brush or spray applied to paper,
primed canvas, wood or any surface that will
accept a water-based coating. The most
common substrate for metal point drawing
is heavy weight hot pressed watercolor
paper.
Note: Because lower weight papers are
susceptible to buckling from the moisture in
the Silverpoint / Drawing Ground, some
artists may find taping the edges down will
help prevent extensive warping.
GOLDEN Acrylic
Ground for Pastels is
a 100% acrylic medium
designed to prepare
surfaces for the
application of pastels,
charcoal and other art
media where a coarse
tooth is desired. It
contains finely ground
sand (silica) in a pure acrylic
emulsion.
Acrylic Ground for Pastels can be applied to
paper, canvas, wood or any primed support.
This allows almost limitless applications for
media typically confined to standard papers.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
Thinning: Due to the weight of the solids in
Acrylic Ground for Pastels, it is produced
very thick, and does not come ready to
brush-apply. Thin 20-40% with water to
desired consistency.
Application: Apply with brush, paint-roller,
spray equipment, squeegee or palette knife.
Mix up only as much as is needed for one
day's work, as the solids will settle rapidly
and be extremely difficult to mix back into
suspension.
Gloss Gel
Dries to a gloss finish.
Viscosity and body similar
to Liquitex Heavy Body
Artist Color.
Dries clear to translucent
depending on thickness of
application.
Ideal medium to mix with
Liquitex Heavy Body
Acrylic Color to extend
paint, increase the
brilliance and transparency of
color, without changing the thickness of the
paint.
Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color to
obtain paint similar in color depth to oil paint.
Gloss Super Heavy
Gel Medium
Extremely thick, extra
heavy body. The
thickest "clear" gel.
Very dense, with high
surface drag for a stiff
"oil-like" feel.
Dries clear to
translucent depending
on thickness of the
application. Very little
shrinkage during
drying time. Excellent
adhesion for collage and mixed media.
Extends paint, increases brilliance and
transparency. Keeps paint working longer
than other gel mediums. Flexible, non-
yellowing and water resistant when dry.
Matte Gel
Dries translucent with a
satin/matte finish.
Viscosity and body similar
to Liquitex Heavy Body
Artist Color. Liquitex
Matte Gel Medium has
greater adhesion than
Liquitex Gloss Gel
Medium and Liquitex
Gloss Heavy Gel Medium.
Translucent when wet,
transparent when dry. Thicker
applications result in less transparent dry
medium films.
Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color to
obtain paint similar in color depth to oil paint.
Color mix will dry to a satin sheen.
Matte Super Heavy Gel
Medium
Extremely thick, extra
Heavy Body.
Heavy bodied, very
dense, with high surface
drag for a stiff "oil-like"
feel. Dries to a
translucent matte finish
depending on thickness of
the application.
Very little shrinkage
during drying time.
Excellent adhesion for collage and mixed
media. Extends paint. Keeps paint working
longer than other gel mediums.
Flexible, non-yellowing and water resistant
when dry.
Ultra Matte Gel
Heavy Body. A translucent
white gel of high density and
high solids, that
economically extends the
volume of Heavy Body Artist
Color without changing its
heavy body
Add up to 50% by volume, to
double amount of paint and
retain color position. If more than 50% is
added, it acts as a very weak tinting white.
Maintains the opacity of the color better than
using a clear gel medium. Dries to a matte
finish, giving colors a matte sheen and
gouache look.
Slow-Dri Blending Gel
A unique formulation for
superior surface blending with
acrylic paints. Extends drying
time up to 40% for superior
surface blending with acrylic
paints.
Similar in body to Liquitex
Heavy Body Professional
Artist Color.
Mix any amount into color to enhance the
depth of color intensity, increase
transparency, gloss, and add flexibility and
adhesion to paint film. Dries clear to reveal
full, rich color.
Unlike retarding additives, any quantity may
be added to color without jeopardizing the
strength of the paint film. Translucent when
wet, transparent when dry. Flexible, non-
yellowing and water resistant when dry.
Light Modeling Paste
A lightweight, airy, flexible,
thick, sculptural gel
specifically formulated to be
used in thick applications
where weight is a factor.
Will not exhibit "mud
cracking".
Used alone, will dry to a
matte opaque white that
readily accepts staining if
desired.
Flexible Modeling Paste
100% polymer emulsion that
dries more slowly than other
modeling pastes to a hard yet
flexible surface.
Used to build three-
dimensional forms and heavy
textures on supports that may
be subject to flexing or movement.
Adheres to any non-oily, absorbent surface.
When mixed with acrylic colors will act as a
weak tinting white, while increasing thickness
and rigidity.
Modeling Paste
Extra heavy body and very
opaque. A marble paste
made of marble dust and
100% polymer emulsion.
Used to build heavy textures
on rigid supports and create
three-dimensional forms.
Dries to the hardness of
stone. It can be sanded or
carved when thoroughly dry.
Can be handled like clay if
the top of the container is
removed and some of the water is allowed to
slowly evaporate until it reaches a clay-like
consistency.
Adheres to any non-oily, absorbent surface.
Drying too quickly causes mud cracking that is
usually cosmetic, not structural.
When mixed with acrylic colors will act as a
weak tinting white, while increasing thickness
and rigidity.
Excellent substrate for acrylic paint, oil paint, oil
pastel, oil bars, watercolor, graphite or dry
pastel.
Fabric Medium
Enhances the workability of
acrylic paint on fabric. Controls
bleeding of colors thinned with
water. Provides a smooth,
consistent flow when added to
Liquitex Soft Body Artist Color.
Prevents uneven application of
paint to rough textured fabrics.
Reduces stiffness of dried
acrylic paint on fabric.
Eliminates the need to scrub or
abrade rough textured fabrics
to enable paint to adhere or
penetrate surface. Does not
require heat setting.
Iridescent Medium
Produces a range of iridescent
or metallic colors when mixed
into acrylic colors.
Opaque when wet,
transparent to translucent
when dry. Will not oxidize.
Application: Mix with small
amounts of color, gradually
adding more color until
desired iridescent quality and
transparency is achieved.
Transparent and translucent
colors work best however
opaque colors can also be
used.
Color will become more
transparent as percentage of
medium increases.
Colors increase in their iridescent quality and
become much more reflective upon drying.
For mother of pearl color, use directly from
container. For use on fabric, thin 50% with
water.
Airbrush Medium
Low viscosity. Ready to use
pre-filtered and pre-
reduced to the required
consistency for airbrush
techniques, add as much or
as little as desired.
Formulated for thinning
acrylic colors for airbrush
application.
Ensures colors do not lose
flexibility, durability and
adhesion.
Easily thins acrylic color or
any water-soluble paints to a
spray-able consistency.
Allows thinned acrylic paint to be sprayed
efficiently and retain paint film integrity.
Airbrush Medium mixes easily with all
Liquitex Soft Body Artist Colors to produce
airbrush paint with the proper viscosity for
airbrushing.
Can also be mixed with Liquitex Heavy
Body Artist Colors.
Can be mixed with all Liquitex paint,
mediums and gesso.
String Gel
A self-leveling gel with a
syrupy, honey-like
consistency. Enhances
depth of color and
increases transparency
and flow.
Dries glossy and
transparent. Permanent,
non-yellowing, flexible
and water resistant when
dry.
Application: Pouring or
dripping the gel from above produces a
long, string-like application. Mix with
acrylic color and brush to create long
streaking effects, as well as to enhance
depth of color.
Pouring Medium
Creates even
“puddles,” poured
sheets, and flowing
applications of
color.
Does not craze,
crack, or hold
bubbles in the paint film
upon drying. Retains high
gloss and wet appearance
when dry.
Will not add transparency
when mixed with color.
Flexible, non-yellowing and
water resistant when dry.
Glass Beads
An acrylic medium
body gel that
contains clear, round
aggregates that dry
to a semi-gloss,
reflective ("bubbly")
surface.
For most dramatic
reflective effects, mix
with transparent or
translucent colors or
apply straight from
container over dried
paint.
For reflective textural glazes, mix with
Liquitex® Gloss Medium & Varnish and
small amounts of Liquitex Soft Body Artist
Color.
Suitable as a ground for acrylic and oil
paint. Works well with brush application.
Blended Fiber Medium
A thick, fibrous gel that gives the effect of
flexible fibers when dry. Add Liquitex Gloss
Gel Medium or Gloss
Heavy Gel Medium for
easier application and
to increase adhesion
while wet. Works best
when applied with
palette knife or trowel.
Grounds for Digital Imaging
Digital Grounds are ink-receptive coatings
intended for use with ink-jet printers. With them
artists can coat and subsequently print over a
variety of substrates including paper, canvas,
metal and acrylic paints, using ordinary
computer printers and inks. For more
information on GOLDEN Digital Grounds, see
the Digital Ground Product Information &
Application Sheet.
Golden offers three Digital Ground formulations:
Digital Ground White (Matte) is A semi-opaque
white ground for printing on porous and non-
porous surfaces. It provides a smooth and
absorbent surface for printing inks to dry rapidly.
It is an ideal starting product for artists exploring
digital printing.
Digital Ground Clear (Gloss) is a for use on most
porous surfaces where clarity is desired to view
underlying materials.
Digital Ground for Non-Porous Surfaces is a clear
gloss ink-receptive coating for use with ink-jet
printers and is suitable for coating non-porous
surfaces, such as plastic and metal.
Extender
Extender for Rolling, when added to
Metallic Paint Collection paints,
extends the open time or ‘wet-edge’
of the paint. This added open time
allows for ‘back-rolling’ as a last step
to properly orient the metallic
particles and eliminate seams.
Tintable Glaze
This translucent and durable
water base glaze has one-hour
“open time”, with optimum
viscosity for maintaining textures
on vertical surfaces. Use for any
decorative paint/faux finish such
as Marbling, Wood Graining,
Exotic Mineral, Bone, and
Overglazing. The glaze can be tinted with
universal colorants or our ShimmerStone
colorants. Do not tint with paint. If a longer
“open time” is desired, add Extender for Latex
Paint.
Dead Flat Varnish
This premium quality, water
base, non-yellowing Dead
Flat Varnish is a water
base clear finish coat
formulated to have the
optimum level of clarity
with the least amount of
sheen. They will
remove undesirable
variations in sheen created by using semi-gloss
base coats with Decorative Glazes and allows
the finish to maintain that aged effect.