Oil Mediums
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Cranfield Alkaflow Medium
Starting at: £12.10
A free flowing, alkyd based, gloss medium which may be used to thin oil paints. Alkaflow helps to remove brush strokes and give a smooth gloss finish. It is quick drying. Learn More -
Cranfield Spectragel Medium
Starting at: £12.60
This is a thixotropic alkyd medium designed to mix with oil colours, retaining the body of the paint. 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. Learn More -
Cranfield Spectragel Medium Matt
Starting at: £14.30
This thixotropic alkyd is a medium designed to mix with oil colours, retaining the body of the paint. Matt Spectragel is a quick drying, clear, weather-resistant medium based on synthetic resin. Ideal for extending colours, Matt Spectragel Medium will retain structure and dry to a matt finish. Learn More -
Cranfield Spectraflow Medium
Starting at: £12.90
This free flowing, slightly thixotropic medium is alkyd based and will not increase gloss when added to oil colours. It is quick drying. Learn More -
Roberson Matt Glaze Medium
Starting at: £7.00
Contains silica driers. May darken if cap is left off bottle. If this happens replace lid, leave overnight and the colour will be restored with no longterm ill effects. Learn More -
Gamblin MEDIUMS SET
£29.90Gamblin MEDIUMS SET is a handy selection of the Gamblin range of oil mediums. A great way to experiment and get started. Learn More -
Gamblin Cold Wax Medium
Starting at: £10.30
Cold Wax medium is made from naturally white, pure beeswax. Formulated to knife consistency, Cold Wax Medium makes oil colors thicker and more matte. Cold Wax Medium can be used to make Gamblin mediums and Gamvar more matte. It can also be applied alone as a matte varnish. Learn More -
Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid Medium
Starting at: £11.00
Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid painting medium gives oil colors more flow and transparency. It has a moderately fast drying rate and increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. To ensure proper drying and prevent beading-up of paint layers, Solvent-Free Fluid should be used in moderation with oil colors – no more than 25% by volume. To avoid wrinkling, apply mixtures of Solvent-Free Fluid and oil colors thinly. For underpainting, we recommend adding Gamsol to Solvent-Free Fluid. Learn More -
Gamblin Galkyd Slow Drying Medium
Starting at: £11.00
Galkyd Slow Dry thins oil colors and extends working time. Galkyd Slow Dry is more fluid and less glossy than Galkyd Lite. Use one part Galkyd Slow Dry to one part oil colors to paint wet-into-wet for at least a day. Learn More -
Gamblin Galkyd Lite Medium
Starting at: £11.00
Galkyd Lite thins oil colors and increases transparency and gloss. When used in moderation with oil colors, Galkyd Lite will retain brushstrokes. Galkyd Lite is more fluid and less glossy compared to Galkyd. Thin layers will be touch-dry in 24 to 30 hours. Learn More