Mediums & Varnishes
We offer a large range of Mediums used for Acrylic, Oil and Watercolour. Acrylic Mediums are all water based and is used for mixing with the acrylic to either dry the acrylic(acrylic retarder) Slower or a Glaze medium to create Glazes and layers can be used as varnish for when the painting is completely dry.
In oil colour there is various mediums used with oils to either speed up the drying process(fast drying medium)and this medium can also be used as a final varnish. Turpentine and Linseed Oil is usually two mediums used to thin down oil paint.
With Watercolour there is usually only one medium,art masking fluid, that the artist applies with a brush to mask the areas the want to keep clear.
Varnishes are available in either a Liquid Varnish or a Spray varnish and should be applied only after 6 month to a year.
We Stock Gum Turpentine, Artist Refined Turpentine and Distilled Turpentine
| Name | SKU | Price | Thumbnail Image | Description | Update |
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| Dala Artist Turpentine 250ml | DAT250 | R108.00 | ![]() |
Artists’ Turpentine, quite different from household mineral turpentine, thins oil paint to create washes. This medium also reduces drying time, can be used in a mixture with linseed oil, and is excellent for laying down the early stages of a painting. | |
| Art Spectrum Art Masking Fluid 100ml | ARTSPECMA | R85.00 | ![]() |
Art Spectrum Masking Fluid 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. | |
| Dala Deco Varnish high Gloss 125ml | DVG-125ML | R32.00 | ![]() |
Dala Water-Based Gloss Varnish for Decoupage | |
| Art Spectrum Artist Turpentine 100ml | ASAT1 | R52.00 | ![]() |
Art Spectrum Artist Turpentine is a product from Australia and is used in the preparation of panting mediums and for cleaning brushes and other equipment. | |
| Art Spectrum Citrus Turpentine 100ml | CT100 | R59.00 | ![]() |
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| Art Spectrum Glazing Gel 40ml | ASGG4 | R89.00 | ![]() |
Quick dry, impasto and Glazing | |
| Art Spectrum Gloss Varnish 500ml | ASPV5 | R265.00 | ![]() |
Art Spectrum Gloss Varnish Can be used over oil and acrylic paintings Fully removable with turpentine | |
| Art Spectrum Hand & Brush cleaner 500ml Tub | ASHBC5 | R215.00 | ![]() |
Art Spectrum Brush & Hand Cleaner is proudly made in Australia and is made from a blend of natural oils & waxes. It will remove both oil and acrylic based paints from hands and brushes. Even dried, hardened paint can be removed in most cases. This all-na | |
| Art Spectrum Liquol 500ml | ASM45 | R285.00 | ![]() |
Fast Drying, Free Flwoing self Levelling medium for oils. Excellent for thin glazing, transparent painting, blending and extending brush detail. | |
| Art Spectrum Turpentine-Odourless 100ml | ODS1 | R52.00 | ![]() |
Ideal for Artists who are sensitive to the odour of turpentine. Used for cleaning brushes and as a replacement when making up mediums. Keep away from naked flame and heat. Use in a well ventilated area | Product Details |
| Ashrad Artist's Fixative Spray 200ml | AAF | R65.00 | ![]() |
Clear Matt Medium for Charcoal, Chalk, crayon, pastel, pencil and dried flowers. PRODUCT OF SOUTH AFRICA | |
| Dala Acrylic Gel Medium 500ml | DAGM500 | R68.00 | ![]() |
Dala Acrylic Gel Medium is an acrylic paint without the colour. It can be used as an acrylic extender and is ideal for impasto work, capable of holding every textural detail. It is also excellent for mixed media works due to its adhesive qualities. | |
| Dala Acrylic Glaze Medium Gloss 125ml | AGM | R24.00 | ![]() |
Glaze Mediums are pure acrylic Gloss or Matt mediums, which can be used as a fixative, a varnish or binding medium. It can also be used in combination with Tempera paints to improve the colour and life span, and render it waterproof. Available Sizes: | |
| Dala Acrylic Glaze Medium Gloss 250ml | AMGL-250ML | R49.00 | ![]() |
Glaze Mediums are pure acrylic Gloss or Matt mediums, which can be used as a fixative, a varnish or binding medium. It can also be used in combination with Tempera paints to improve the colour and life span, and render it waterproof. Available Sizes: | |
| Dala Acrylic Glaze Medium Matt 125ml | AGMM | R29.00 | ![]() |
Glaze Mediums are pure acrylic Gloss or Matt mediums, which can be used as a fixative, a varnish or binding medium. It can also be used in combination with Tempera paints to improve the colour and life span, and render it waterproof. Available Sizes: | |
| Dala Acrylic Glaze Medium Matt 250ml | AGMM250 | R51.00 | ![]() |
Glaze Mediums are pure acrylic Gloss or Matt mediums, which can be used as a fixative, a varnish or binding medium. It can also be used in combination with Tempera paints to improve the colour and life span, and render it waterproof. Available Sizes: | |
| Dala Acrylic Retarder 250ml | DAR | R47.00 | ![]() |
Dala Acrylic Retarder is designed to slow down the drying time of Dala Acrylic Colour, Mediums and Drawing Inks. Available Sizes: 250ml, 1L. | |
| Dala Acrylic Texture Paste 500ml ATP | DATP | R82.00 | ![]() |
Acrylic Texture Paste is a high-bodied acrylic texture paste that is capable of holding all your textural details. It can be used on its own or blended with Dala Gesso to provide a ground for oil or acrylic paints and is ideal for achieving a low cost imp | |
| Dala Anti Bleed Medium 250ml | AB | R39.00 | ![]() |
To ensure that you obtain the best results from our Fabric paints, Dala has formulated a range of Fabric Paint Mediums. With these mediums you can make your fabric paint do just about anything and achieve any result you desire. Available sizes: 250ml, | |
| Dala Art Masking Fluid 100ml | DAMF | R36.00 | ![]() |
Art Masking fluid for Watercolour. |