Issue 35 - Ken Bromley Art Supplies

Acrylic MediumsLiquitex MediumsLiquitex mediums enable artists to modify acrylic paint and thus use it in an infinite variety oftechniques and applications. Liquitex mediums mixed into acrylic colours can change paintconsistency, thickness, transparency, sheen, drying rate, absorption rate and even texture. Liquitexmediums are compatible with all acrylic paints in this catalogue.Surface PreparationSurface preparations seal, prime and add tooth (for adhesion) tosurfaces such as canvas, wood, paper and metal for acrylic and oil paint.Liquitex Gesso is flexible, non-cracking and non-yellowing when dry.GessoThe classic sealer and ground for absorbentsurfaces (canvas, paper, wood and metal).Provides the proper surface texture andabsorbency for acrylic/oil paint. Available in white, black and clear.Size Code RRP Offer Price118ml White 3904010 £6.45 £4.83237ml White 3904020 £9.99 £7.49473ml White 3904030 £13.75 £10.31946ml White 3904040 £21.75 £16.311.89Ltr White 3904050 £39.00 £29.25237ml Black 3920251 £9.99 £7.49237ml Clear 3940052 £9.99 £7.49VarnishVarnishes are applied over dry paint to change or unify the surfacesheen, protect the painting surface from the environment and protectcolours from ultraviolet light. See website for additional varnishes.AdditivesAdditives allow the artist to adjust the working properties of acrylic paint. They can be used to increase the flow, the opacity, or thethickness and more. They should be used sparingly and only in the amount needed to achieve the desired effect.Flow-Aid Flow EnhancerA flow enhancer that improves the flow,absorption and blending of any watersolublepaint.Size Code RRP Offer Price118ml 3901170 £6.45 £4.84Matte Varnish - Flexible SurfaceProduces a non-glare protective surface that intensifies dullcolours without drastically reducing colour depth.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3905010 £10.25 £7.68473ml 3905020 £16.99 £12.74Gloss Varnish - Flexible SurfaceProduces a gloss protective surface that intensifies dullcolours without drastically reducing colour depth.Size Code RRP Offer Price118ml 3940041 £6.45 £4.84237ml 3940042 £10.25 £7.68Acrylic Slow-Dri Fluid RetarderSlows the drying of acrylic paints andmediums. Increases blending time.Reduces unwanted skinning-over of thepaint on the palette.Size Code RRP Offer Price118ml 3901190 £6.45 £4.84Fluid MediumsFluid mediums modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways, but unlike additives, they contain acrylic resins, so adhesion and durabilityare maintained or enhanced. They reduce viscosity of heavier paints and gels, tend to self-level and do not retain brushstrokes.Glazing MediumCreates brilliant glazes when mixed withtransparent colour. Excellent brushing andself-leveling qualities. Dries quickly for rapidlayering. Can also increase transparency intranslucent and opaque colours.Size Code RRP Offer Price118ml 3940001 £6.45 £4.84237ml 3940002 £10.25 £7.6825% OFFSlow-Dri Blending Fluid MediumContains a retarder for extended dryingtime and easier blending. Enhances flowand decreases drag. Add any quantitywithout jeopardising the strength of paintfilm. Dries transparent.Size Code RRP Offer Price118ml 3940011 £6.45 £4.84237ml 3940012 £10.25 £7.6825% OFFAcrylic MediumsLiquitex MediumsGel MediumsGel mediums modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and, since they contain acrylic resins, tend to improve adhesion anddurability. They increase the body of thinner acrylic paints, tend to retain brushstroke and the detail of built-up surfaces. Gels add‘open time’ as they tend to dry slower than thinner mediums. They dry transparent to translucent.Gloss Heavy Gel MediumAn extra high viscosity medium forimpasto techniques. Slows drying andimparts an oil-paint like feel to acrylics.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3902110 £10.25 £7.68473ml 3902120 £16.99 £12.74Slow-Dri Blending Gel MediumExtends drying time up to 40% for easierblending with acrylics. Add any quantitywithout jeopardising the strength of paintfilm. Dries transparent.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3940022 £10.25 £7.68Liquitex Ultra Matt Gel MediumThis matt opaque extender doubles thevolume of acrylic paint while maintainingintensity and opacity.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3902140 £10.25 £7.68Gel MediumA high viscosity medium thatslows drying, maintains heavybody for impasto. Available inGloss or Matte.Gloss Gel MediumSize Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3902040 £10.25 £7.68473ml 3902050 £16.99 £12.74Matte Gel Medium237ml 3902090 £10.25 £7.68Texture Gel MediumsLiquitex texture gels contain particles that produce a variety of unique effects. They may be mixed with acrylic colours or mediumsand will dry flexible, non-yellowing and water-resistant. Creates archival builds for dimensional effects. Dry texture gels can bepainted with acrylic or oil colours, and used as an underpainting textural ground.Black Lava Gel MediumA gel speckled with small black particles.Gives dramatic effects when mixed withtransparent, translucent or interferencecolours.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903100 £9.99 £7.49Blended Fibers GelA thick gel that, when dry, gives the effectof flexible fibers.Flexible Modelling PasteA matte, opaque preparation of marble dust andpolymer emulsion. Dries to a hard, yet flexiblesurface. Use to build heavy textures and threedimensionalforms. Recommended for use onsupports with occasional flexing.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903130 £10.25 £7.68473ml 3903140 £16.99 £12.74Gloss GelMediumMatte GelMediumNatural Sand GelA fine-textured gel that dries to theappearance of glossy beach sand.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903070 £9.99 £7.49Resin Sand GelA thick coarse gel that dries to a semiglosstexture similar to rough cement.Fluid Gloss Medium & VarnishIncreases flow, transparency and gloss.Can be used as a non-removable varnishto protect the surface and establish agloss sheen on flexible surfaces.Size Code RRP Offer Price118ml 3901030 £6.45 £4.84237ml 3901040 £10.25 £7.68473ml 3901050 £16.99 £12.74946ml 3901060 £25.00 £18.75Fluid Matt MediumThis all purpose medium for acrylicsincreases flow and transparency whileimparting a matt sheen. Dries translucent.Size Code RRP Offer Price118ml 3901080 £6.45 £4.84237ml 3901090 £10.25 £7.68473ml 3901100 £16.99 £12.74946ml 3901110 £25.00 £18.75Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903090 £9.99 £7.49Ceramic Stucco GelA thick, fine-textured gel that dries to alight gray matte stucco finish. Has thesurface finish of an Italian fresco.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903060 £9.99 £7.49Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903080 £9.99 £7.49White Opaque Flakes GelA heavy, coarse gel containing irregularsized and shaped white flakes that areopaque.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903120 £9.99 £7.49Ultra Matt MediumExtends the volume of acrylic to makecolour go further without changing thecolour position.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3901130 £10.25 £7.68Airbrush MediumMaintains integrity of acrylics even athigh dilutions and decreases airbrushclogging and paint buildup.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3901010 £9.99 £7.49Glass Beads Texture GelA medium body gel that contains clearround plastic beads and dries to a semigloss,‘bubbly’ surface.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903110 £9.99 £7.49String GelA self levelling gel with honey-likeconsistency. Gently pouring yields a long,constant-flowing string of gel. Mix withacrylic colour for interesting application20 See More Offers and Order Online: www.artsupplies.co.uk Order By Phone: 08453 30 32 34 (lo-call)21effects.Size Code RRP Offer Price237ml 3903180 £9.99 £7.49