Oil Mediums

Available in 125ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L and 2.5L Zest-it Oil Paint Dilutant & Brush Cleaner is a pleasant orangey/citrus smelling alternative to 'turps' and 'white spirit', use for thinning oil paint and cleaning brushes, ideal for studio use. If you...

Poppy Oil is a slightly later addition to the artist's cabinet than Linseed Oil and Walnut Oil. It is generally used as a binder for pale colours, where the warmth of Linseed Oil is not desired. It provides a matte finish and dries very slowly, so...

Cold Pressed Linseed Oil is ideal for the grinding of pigment to make oil paints. The process of producing Cold Pressed Linseed Oil results in a lower yield, but the resultant oil is of a superior quality to oil that has been extracted by other methods,...

Linseed oil with the consistency of liquid honey. OUT OF STOCK

The long lasting painting medium of the baroque period. Black Oil and a special Mastic Varnish are carefully mixed 1:1. The two liquid components change into a thick gel. When stirring the gel can be made liquid again. The gel may liquify by shipping. In...

Available in 180ml. Mixture of beeswax, stand oil and dammar varnish. OUT OF STOCK

Available in 100ml, 250ml and 1L. Glossy, Scumble Glaze.

Available in 100ml, 250ml and 1L Kremer Oil Paint Medium combines the optical benefits of light walnut oil with the tough, elastic qualities of alkyd. 

Available in 100ml, 250ml and 1L Kremer Oil Paint Medium combines the optical benefits of light walnut oil with the tough, elastic qualities of alkyd.

Canada Balsam is obtained from Canada balsam fir Abies balsamea. Highly viscous, it is unique in its transparency, pale yellow colour, and high refractive index. 

Copaiba Balsam comes from South American tree Copaifera landsdorfii. It is highly viscous, with a characteristic fruity odor (it has a high content of essential oil). It is also mentioned in some late 18th-early 19th century texts as a...

Daler Rowney - Alkyd Flow Medium Available in 75ml, 175ml and 300ml Slightly thinner than Alkyd Gel, it increases the transparency and flow of oil colour, allowing paint to be brushed out more smoothly. Reduces drying time.

Refined Linseed Oil is the most commonly used oil by artists. It is drawn from the seed by alkali refining. It is paler than cold pressed oil which many artists prefer, and is perfect for reducing the consistency of paint. It increases gloss and...

Atlantis - Liquid Alkyd Painting Medium Available in 250ml, 1L and 2.5L A quick drying Oil paint medium. Improves the flow and transparency of oil paints. Approximately halves the drying time of oil colours from one to five days (depending on...

Available in 250ml, 1L & 5L. Heat-pressed linseed oil, bleached to give a pale colour. Over time, this type of Refined Linseed Oil tends to darken slightly more than Cold Pressed Linseed Oil. Retains directional brush mark striations. A thin coat of...

Low viscosity alkali refined oil of pale colour that dries slowly. Reduces oil colour consistency. Increases gloss & transparency. Add to other oils to slow drying. Available in 75ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1L

A slightly yellow oil, which is extracted without the use of heat & dries slightly quicker than refined linseed oil. Improves flow. Increases gloss & transparency. Reduces consistency & brushstrokes. Ideal for grinding pigments...

A pale viscous oil that slows drying while imparting a tough, smooth enamel finish with no brush marks. Increases film durability. Ideal for glazing & fine detail if mixed with solvent. Available in 75ml

A pale refined oil of syrupy consistency which behaves like Linseed Stand Oil but dries quicker and darker. Improves flow & gloss. Reduces brushstroke retention. Increases the durability of paint film. Available in 75ml

Available in 60ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1L. Pale coloured alkali refined oil with little tendency to yellow. Favoured for use with whites and blues. Longer drying time than linseed oil.  

Available in 60ml and 250ml A slow drying alternative to turpentine.Pleasant odour. Ideal for artists who get reaction to Turpentine. Evaporates slowly and therefore has less fumes.Improves flow of oils and levels out brush strokes. OUT OF STOCK

A fast-drying, pale oil made from poppy seeds which is well suited for whites and pale colours. It is cold pressed and does not yellow colours as much as linseed oil. Gives soft buttery consistency. Reduces consistency. Increases gloss &...

Available in 60ml and 250ml. Cobalt naphanate with white spirit. Dilute in turpentine before adding to paint. Use siccative by the drop when adding to turps. Accelerates drying. OUT OF STOCK

Darker than refined Linseed Oil, this oil promotes the fastest drying rate of all the oils, whilst increasing gloss. Improves flow. Increases gloss & transparency. Add to other oils to speed drying. Available in 75ml

Thins oil paints and enhances flow. Reduces gloss and accelerates drying. Made from a mixture of linseed oil, turpentine and white spirit. Contains no resin or driers (siccatives). Dilutes the oil paint and increases the fluidity Reduces the...

Available in 60ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1L. This is the matte version of our best selling glaze medium. The same formula has been used with the simple addition of a matting agent. By adding to oil paints or pigments this medium increases translucency and...

Available in 60ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1L An original 1980’s formula newly resurrected to provide artists’ with a glaze medium that had no darkening affect on colours when used. This Glaze Medium is primarily designed to be used with lighter...

A slow drying, gloss medium which is ideal for fine detail work, glazing and smoothly blended areas with no brush marks. Dries to a flexible film with minimal tendency to yellow, wrinkle or crack. Reduces consistency & improves flow...

Alkyd resin, thickening agent, mineral spirit, driers, sunflower oil. For mixing impasto oil colours. Its solid content allows extremely thick layer structures, speeds through drying, prevents wrinkling associated with thick paint layers and is non...

Available in 38ml and 120ml Mastic resin, gum arabic, linseed oil. Mixed in equal parts with oil colours gives a lasting brilliance to the colours.The medium produces a workable consistency and prevents the sinking of colour when using wet-in-wet...

Old Holland Painting Medium is made from a mixture of linseed oil, turpentine and white spirit. Thins oil paint and enhances flow.Reduces gloss and has little effect on drying time. Dilutes the oil paint and increases the fluidity Reduces the gloss...

Available in 60ml Oleo–resin from balsam fir tree. Superior to Venice Turpentine in recipes where clarity and rapid drying are important. Canada Balsam is obtained from Canada balsam fir Abies balsamea. Highly viscous, it is unique...

Copaiba Balsam comes from South American tree Copaifera landsdorfii. It is highly viscous, with a characteristic fruity odor (it has a high content of essential oil). It is also mentioned in some late 18th-early 19th century texts as a...

Available in 250ml, 1L  A solution of pure beeswax in white spirit which when mixed with oil paints produces soft sheen effects. Will retard drying.

Available in 250ml, 1L and 2.5L An almost transparent medium based on refined linseed oil and alumina. It is similar in consistency to artists oil colour in tubes. It is not for quick drying. Its use is to extend oil colours. If used in large amounts it...

Spectragel is a gloss medium and is quick drying. It is a clear medium based on a synthetic resin that improves the weather resistance of oil colours; ideal for glazing and extending colours while retaining gloss and structure of paint. Available in...

Available in 250ml, 1L and 2.5L A free flowing, slightly thixotropic medium, alkyd based, which will not increase gloss when added to oil colours. It is quick drying.

Available in 250ml, 1L  A thixotropic alkyd medium designed to mix with oil colours, retaining the body of the paint. Similar to Spectragel but does not increase gloss when added to oil colours.

Available in 250ml, 1L and 2.5L A free flowing, alkyd based, gloss medium and may be used to thin oil paint. Helps to remove brush strokes and gives a smooth gloss finish. Quick drying.

The most fluid of the Liquin family of products, this quick drying, gloss medium is ideal for fine details, glazing & blending or to produce a smooth surface picture. Speeds drying (touch dry in 1-6 days depending on colour & film thickness)...

This quick drying gloss medium offers a slight gel that brushes out smoothly and is ideal for artists looking for a non-drip effect when mixed with colour. Speeds drying (touch dry in 1-6 days depending on colour & film thickness). Ideal for...

A quick drying, semi-gloss medium which thickens slowly & extends tube colour retaining crisp textures & brush marks without any visible leveling. Good resistance to yellowing. Speeds drying (touch dry in 1-6 days depending on colour...

This reliable favourite is a general purpose semi gloss medium which speeds drying, improves flow and reduces brush stroke retention. Halves the drying time of conventional oil colour (touch dry in 1-6 days depending on colour & film thickness)...