Mediums

Retarder is an additive used to increase the drying time of acrylic paints. Useful for wet-in-wet techniques and reducing skinning on the palette.

A pale oil that reduces consistency, increases gloss, slows drying time and increases transparency for oil colors.

A colorless or pale yellow liquid for masking areas of work to be protected from subsequent washes of color.

This medium offers a dry film that has the appearance of rough handmade paper.

A final varnish that dries quickly to a high gloss and remains soluble in turpentine or mineral spirits.

Crackle paste is a white, light-weight ground made with a unique balance of solids and acrylic binders.

Clear Tar Gel is designed to yield a pully, tar-like feel in a colorless gel.

Gloss acrylic gel with coarse acrylic granules. Offers excellent clarity and durability. It has a thick consistency and does not distort colors.

This wax medium can be used to create textures or can be added to Enkaustikos Wax Paints to increase transparency for glazing techniques.