Mediums + Gesso

Double distilled for artists' use. This turpentine is made from orange zest and has an orange aroma. A pleasant smelling alternative to other turpentines. This product is marked as a dangerous/hazardous item. Due to this fact…

Non toxic, non-abrasive, biodegradable, containing no harsh solvents. Cleans and restores old, stiff brushes.  

An alternative to Pure Gum Turpentine. A mix of Gum Turps and White Spirit. Used in the preparation of painting mediums and as a solvent for cleaning. This product is marked as a dangerous/hazardous item. Due to this fact, ex…

A natural, biodegradable, cirtus scented cleaning solution for brushes, studio equipment and other uses. This product is marked as a dangerous/hazardous item. Due to this fact, extra freight charges will be calculated upon ch…

A rubber latex solution which is painted over any dry area you wish to keep free of colour. Allow the masking fluid to dry before over-painting. Peel or rub off with fingers or suitable eraser when paint is dry.  

Used for preparing grounds (gesso) and as extenders for gesso and paint.

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 blo…

Kaolin powder is a pure china clay, sometimes used as a filler to achieve an impasto quality with oil paints. When used in this way it's important to note that it can muddy the paint.ÊIt is also used in theÊmanufacture…

Calcite Powder or Calcium Carbonate is an inert pigment of considerable bulk, of use in oil painting only as an extender or adulterant. When ground in linseed oil to a stiff paste, it does not retain its white colour, but the past…

Refined white pellets used in encaustic and in oil painting mediums and varnishes as well as Batik, wax resist and candlemaking.

Artists' Acrylic Gesso will dry in a few hours providing an absorbent, permanent flexible, waterproof, non-yellowing ground. The brillant white, flexible painting ground for canvas, cardboards, paper, masonery etc. Suitable for Oi…

A heavy impasto paste made from marble dust which dries flexible and will not crack. It may be used to produce texture before or during painting and may be mixed directly with palette colours. Texture Paste dries translucent white…

When added to your palette colours it will lubricate the paint, allowing easier brush strokes. Paint will feel creamy and will remain 'open' longer than usual allowing more time for blending and detail. It should be allowed to cur…

Is a flexible acrylic ground with a high grit content which provides tooth on which to paint. It is not water absorbent and does not suck the moisture out of your paint when you start to work on it. Gesso may be used instead of or…

Is a flexible acrylic ground with a high grit content which provides tooth on which to paint. It is not water absorbent and does not suck the moisture out of your paint when you start to work on it. Gesso may be used instead of or…

A decorative glass and ceramic painting system to use in conjunction with Jo Sonja's Artists Colours. Converts Jo Sonja's Colours into Glass and Tile Paint. A painting medium for glass, glazed ceramics and enamel. Part B of a two-…

A decorative glass and ceramic painting system to use in conjunction with Jo Sonja's Artists Colours. Prepares surface for increased adhesion of paint. Part A of a two-part system. The addition of Jo Sonja's Glass and Tile Medium …

A clear gel containing tiny light reflecting particles with the brilliance of rich gold. Use alone or with Jo Sonja's Acrylic Colours.?Create glitter effects on most surfaces. Non-yellowing. Brushstrokes disappear when dry. Suitab…

A transparent extender to mix with Jo Sonja's Artists' Colors to achieve ragging, marbling and graining effects. May also be used as a painting medium to add translucency and slight texture to decorative painting details. "Kleiste…

For transparent color layering, line work and detail painting. A light sealer similar to Clear Glaze Medium contains extender for longer "open" time or blending time. Dries to a matte sheen.

Opal Dust is a clear gel containing tiny light-reflecting, holographic particles that creat an interplay of colours reminiscent of Australia's rare gems. Use alone or with Jo Sonja's Artists' Colours to create glitter effects on …

Protect your finished piece with two coats of this beautiful varnish that actually cleans up in water. The second coat even takes care of accidental streaking. Clear and non-yellowing. For serving trays, etc. 4 coats of varnish a…

Protect your finished piece with two coats of this beautiful varnish that actually cleans up in water. The second coat even takes care of accidental streaking. Clear and non-yellowing. For serving trays, etc. 4 coats of varnish ar…

Protect your finished piece with two coats of this beautiful varnish that actually cleans up in water. The second coat even takes care of accidental streaking. Clear and non-yellowing. For serving trays, etc. 4 coats of varnish ar…

Use this medium to slow down the drying time of acrylic paints. Can also be used for decorative effects.

Perfect for indoor and outdoor use Decoupage Varnish provides a heavy bodied high gloss finish for your projects. Applying eight or ten coats of decoupage Varnish is equivalent to 35 to 40 coats of thinner varnishes. It also has t…

Use this medium in conjunction with Jo Sonja's Artists' Colours to create bold graphic crackled effects between layers of paint. Patterns can be varied depending on the thickness and brushing direction of the top coat colour. The…

Is a transparent medium used to create fine, crackle finish over completed acrylic paintings. This medium dries clear and will produce a 'cracked varnish' effect like that found on old porcelain. Once dry, this medium is intended…

Transform Jo Sonja's paints into transparent colors for glazing, for creating wood stains, or for special glaze painting techniques. The transparent color allows the underlying color or the woodgrain to remain visible beneath the …

Instantly transforms your Jo Sonja's Artists' Colours into durable fabric paints. Mix Textile Medium in equal parts with your colour. Both medium and paint remain soft, supple and permanent on most fabrics. Use on natural fabrics …

Is recommended to prepare surfaces for painting which are likely to 'stain through' paint layers. These may include knotted wood old lacquered or stripped furniture and masonite. Tannin Sealer may also be used as a Gold Leaf Size …

This pure acrylic coating can be used as a surface "primer" to seal a wide variety of materials (including wood, metal, and glass) and to help the paint adhere better.There is no need to seal the piece first because the sealer is …

Are non-yellowing, self-leveling strippable varnishes which allow a painting to be cleaned more easily at a later date by swabbing with mineral turps.Chroma Solvent Varnishes are available in Satin, Gloss and Invisible. Invisible …

A thick, fast drying, water-based, acrylic gel designed to exaggerate structure and sharpen textural edges of the paint in acrylic painting. Impasto Gel also increases the gloss level of the paint and can also be used as an adhesi…

These are water based, non-toxic, self-leveling and can be used either as a medium to change the sheen levels of acrylic paints or as an over-varnish for acrylic painting. Provide a non-tacky protective coating. Atelier Matte, Sat…

Slows down the drying process when added to artists' acrylics and mediums.Atelier Retarder is particularly useful when painting wet-over-wet or wet-over-dry techniques.

Are water based, non-toxic, self-leveling and can be used either as a medium to change the sheen levels of acrylic paints or as an over-varnish for acrylic painting. Provide a non-tacky protective coating. Atelier Matte, Satin and…

Are water based, non-toxic, self-leveling and can be used either as a medium to change the sheen levels of acrylic paints or as an over-varnish for acrylic painting. Provide a non-tacky protective coating. Atelier Matte, Satin and…

Traditional Medium: Atelier Gloss Medium Dries fast & waterproof for traditional acrylic techniques. Use with Atelier Interactive & other artists' acrylics.Used for adding translucency, flow and gloss to acrylic artists' paints. I…

Traditional Medium: Atelier Glazing Liquid (Gloss) Dries waterproof for traditional acrylic techniques. Use with Atelier Interactive & other artists' acrylics.An acrylic medium with a slightly longer open time perfect for creating…