Acrylic Paint Mediums
Derivan's range of Matisse Painting Mediums are complementary products designed to make acrylic paint more versatile. They can be used with the Matisse Structure and Flow formulas, Matisse Inks and Matisse Background ranges.
See the Below page for a short individual summary and sizes available. Click on any medium's name for detailed instructions and tips for that medium.
Our acrylic paint technology has achieved a much higher level of specialization in the last decade, resulting in superior-quality acrylic paints and mediums that have set the current standards.
Oil-Based Antiquing Medium, Pre Antiquing Medium, and Water-Based Cracking Medium are all now part of the Derivan Mediums Range.
At First Glance
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High Quality
Highest of Quality Mediums
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Range of Sizes
Available in 75ml tubes, 250ml, 500ml, 1ltr and 5 ltrs
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Light Fast
Archival & long lasting.
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Compatibility
Fully compatible with all Matisse Mediums.
SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF MATISSE ACRYLIC PAINT MEDIUMS
MM13 - Fabric Fixative
MM14 - Final Varnish Gloss Finish
MM15 - Final Varnish Matt Finish
MM16 - Marbling Gel
MM19 - Poly-U-Gloss Varnish
MM20 - Water based Patina (Glazing Medium )
MM22 - Print Paste
MM24 - Iridescent Medium
MM25 - Black Gesso
MM26 - Transparent Gesso ( Pastel Primer )
MM27 - Low Viscosity Gesso
MM28 - Polymer Satin Varnish
MM29 - Final Varnish Satin Finish
MM30 - Matt Gel Medium
MM31 - Open Medium
MM32 - Light Modelling Paste
MM33 - UV Conservation Varnish
MM34 - Brush & Hand Cleaner
MM35 - Brush Restorer
MM36 - High tooth Gesso (Encaustic )
MM37 - Self Leveling Medium
MM38 - Acrylic Thickener ( Rheology Modifier )
MM39 - Watercolour Ground | Absorbent Primer
MM40 - Super Heavy Gel Medium | Gloss
Provides high build relief when allowed to dry and then painted over with Matisse colours, or when mixed directly with the paint.
Thins paint so that less water is required, keeping colours stronger. Ideal for Airbrush or Watercolour techniques.
Use as a final varnish or can be mixed with Matisse Colours. Non-yellowing matt finish.
Use as a final varnish or can be mixed with Matisse Colours. Non-yellowing high gloss finish.
Acrylic Painting Medium
Use to increase binder content of Matisse Colours when reducing them with water.
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Use as a final varnish or can be mixed with Matisse Colours. Non-yellowing high gloss finish.
Water-based Polyurethane varnish with a non-yellowing hard wearing satin finish (for use on rigid surfaces only)
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Fabric Fixative
Mix equal parts with Matisse Colours to produce a fabric paint which when heat set will adhere to most fabrics
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Conservation quality solvent-based non-yellowing acrylic gloss finish varnish. Redissolves in turps to strip and clean or to rework.
Conservation quality solvent-based non-yellowing acrylic matt finish varnish. Redissolves in turps to strip and clean or to rework.
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Water-based polyurethane varnish with a non-yellowing hard wearing high gloss finish (for use on rigid surfaces only)
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Mix with Matisse Colours to achieve brilliant transparent prints when screen printing. Slows drying time and extends colour
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A clear gesso which may be mixed with Matisse Background Colours to produce "coloured gessos" or "pastel primers"
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A low viscosity alternative gesso for artists who want to brush straight from the jar.
Use as a final varnish or can be mixed with Matisse Colours. Non-yellowing satin finish.
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Extends the "open" or "working" time of acrylics without affecting consistency.
A modelling compound with a lighter body and finish. Build relief and texture without the constrains of weight.
Gentle cleaner to remove paint from both brushes and hands. Natural ingredients, non toxic or polluting, biodegradable.
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Plant based alternative cleaner to remove dried, built up paint from brushes. No harsh chemicals and dangerous fumes.
Recommended ground for encaustic work or as a soft or oil pastel primer. High tooth finish. Permanent.
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Super Heavy Gel Medium (gloss) is a thick, stiff acrylic gel when mixed with Matisse Acrylic colours, will result in a rich, ultra-high build and gloss textured glaze
Matisse Mediums are designed to work in conjunction with the Matisse Flow and Structure Acrylic paints to create a highly versatile painting system. The mediums in the kit were specifically selected for maximum flexibility and usefulness to acrylic artists who will find endless new creative possibilities for their artwork.
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