HOLBEIN ACRYLIC MEDIUMS & VARNISHES
Holbein Acrylic Gel Mediums
Gel Medium
- AM451 – 300ml
- AM481 – 900ml
A transparent gel which offers a durable, flexible, and waterproof surface once dry. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium Hard
- AM452 – 300ml
- AM482 – 900ml
Using this medium yields a hard, durable, and flexible gel surface. When dry, the surface is hard enough to draw on. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium Matte
- AM 453 – 300ml
- AM 483 – 900ml
When mixed with acrylic paint, Gel Medium Matte yields a matte finish ranging from subtle to pronounced. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium High Solid
- AM454 – 300ml
- AM484 – 900ml
Gel Medium High Solid allows for higher peaks and valleys in surface texture. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium Soft Body
- AM455 – 300ml
- AM485 – 900ml
When mixed with acrylic color, it increases softness and improves flow properties. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium Heavy Body
- AM456 – 300ml
- AM486 – 900ml
Used to increase the viscosity, sheen, and transparency of acrylic colors. Excellent for holding peaks. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Crystal Gel Medium
- AM457 – 300ml
- AM487 – 900ml
A self-leveling glazing gel with a high gloss finish. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Holbein Acrylic Modeling Pastes
Modeling Paste
- AM441 – 300ml
- AM471 – 900ml
This all-purpose paste can be mixed with acrylic colors to achieve unique shapes and textures. Dry surface can be carved. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Modeling Paste High Solid
- AM442 – 300ml
- AM472 – 900ml
Ideal for layering. Allows for higher peaks and valleys. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste Light
- AM443 – 300ml
- AM473 – 900ml
Allows for thick, lightweight (fluffy) applications. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste Pumice
- AM444 – 300ml
- AM474 – 900ml
Modeling Paste Pumice is gritty, with fine particles, making it ideal for pastel grounds. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste Coarse Pumice
- AM445 – 300ml
- AM475 – 900ml
Gritty with coarse particles, this paste is ideal for building textured surfaces. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste Extra Coarse Pumice
- AM446 – 300ml
- AM476 – 900ml
Gritty, extra-coarse particles make this paste ideal for building textured surfaces. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bags.
Painting Mediums
Painting Medium
- AM575 – 200ml
Transparent and waterproof once dry, Holbein Acrylic Painting Medium is excellent for glazing, while diluting and extending colors. Available in a 200ml squeeze bottle.
Gloss Medium
- AM571 – 200ml
A painting and glazing acrylic medium resulting in a durable gloss finish. Transparent and waterproof when dry. Holbein Acrylic Gloss Medium should not be used as a final varnish. Available in a 200ml squeeze bottle.
‘Mat’ Matte Medium
- AM572 – 200ml
Mix with acrylic colors to achieve varying degrees of matte finish. Transparent and waterproof once dry. Holbein Acrylic Matte Medium should not be used as a final varnish. Available in a 200ml squeeze bottle.
Retarding Medium
- AM574 – 180ml
Retarding Medium is intended to slow the drying time of acrylic paints. One or two drops will keep paints fresh on the palette. *Available in a 180ml glass jar.
Varnishes
‘Crystal’ Gloss Varnish
- AM573 – 200ml
A high gloss, fast-drying final varnish intended for use as a protective coating over finished artwork. Ideal for acrylic paintings on paper and canvas. It can be used on clay, wood, and unglazed pottery. Available in a 200ml squeeze bottle.
‘Mat’ Matte Varnish
- AM577 – 200ml
A matte varnish intended for use as a protective coating over finished artwork. Ideal for acrylic paintings on paper and canvas. It can be used on clay, wood, and unglazed pottery. Available in a 200ml squeeze bottle.