Acrylic Mediums and Varnishes Sale - Stock up on the essentials
Mediums, varnishes and gesso are the supplies painters run out of first.
This EOFYS sale covers over 120 products including acrylic mediums, varnishes, gesso, texture paste and palette knives from Liquitex and Mont Marte.
If you use mediums properly, they change how your paint behaves. Better flow, better blending, more control and a better finish.
What's included
Liquitex Acrylic Mediums
Liquitex is the benchmark for acrylic mediums. The range covers everything needed to control flow, drying time, texture and finish.
- Glazing Medium - build transparent layers and colour depth
- Flow Aid - improve flow and reduce brush marks
- Matte and Gloss Medium - extend paint and control surface finish
- Gel Mediums - add body, texture or transparency
- Slow-Dri Medium - extend drying time for blending
- Varnishes - protect finished work with matte, satin or gloss finishes
Available in smaller bottles and larger sizes. The litre sizes are where the value is during EOFYS.
Mont Marte Mediums and Varnishes
A practical, cost-effective range covering the essentials. Flow medium, retarder, gesso, texture paste and modelling paste. A good option for regular use without stretching the budget.
Gesso
Gesso prepares surfaces for paint. It improves adhesion, creates a consistent base and stops paint from soaking in unevenly. Suitable for canvas, board, wood and paper.
Why use acrylic mediums?
If you are painting straight from the tube, you are limiting what acrylic can do.
- Glazing - build depth with transparent layers
- Blending - extend drying time for smoother transitions
- Flow control - improve application and reduce brush marks
- Texture - build surface without adding more pigment
- Finish control - choose matte, satin or gloss
Once you start using mediums, you rarely go back.
Pair your mediums with the right paint
Mediums work with acrylic paint to control how it behaves.
Shop acrylic paint to get the most out of glazing, blending and texture techniques.
You can also explore art brushes or canvas and surfaces to build a complete setup.
Stock up on the large sizes
Gesso, matte medium and flow aid are the products that disappear fastest.
The larger Liquitex sizes offer better value during EOFYS and save you from constantly reordering.
Don't overthink it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What acrylic mediums are included in the sale?
The EOFYS sale includes Liquitex acrylic mediums such as glazing medium, flow aid, matte medium, gloss medium, gel medium, slow-dri medium, and varnishes, as well as Mont Marte mediums, including flow medium, retarder, gesso, and texture paste.
What is acrylic glazing medium used for?
Acrylic glazing medium is used to create transparent layers of colour. When mixed with acrylic paint, it allows you to build depth and luminosity by layering multiple thin coats instead of applying thick opaque paint.
What is the difference between matte medium and gloss medium?
Matte medium dries to a non-reflective finish, while gloss medium dries with a shiny finish. Both can be used to extend paint, improve flow and increase transparency. The choice depends on the final look you want.
Do I need to use gesso before painting?
Yes, especially on unprimed surfaces. Gesso creates a stable base, improves paint adhesion and gives a consistent surface. Even pre-primed canvases can benefit from an extra coat of gesso.
What does an acrylic retarder do?
Acrylic retarder slows the drying time of acrylic paint, allowing more time for blending and wet techniques. It should be used in small amounts, as too much can affect how the paint dries.
Do I need to varnish an acrylic painting?
Varnishing protects an acrylic painting from dust, dirt and UV damage. It also evens out the surface finish and enhances the final appearance. Matte, satin and gloss varnishes are available depending on the look you want.
Does Art Shed ship mediums and varnishes Australia-wide?
Yes. Art Shed ships acrylic mediums, varnishes, gesso and painting supplies to all states and territories across Australia from our Moorabbin warehouse.