{"title":"Matisse Mediums","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm5_matt_medium_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM5 Matt Medium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-item easyslider-active\" data-es-marker=\"slide-matisse-mm5-matt-medium-2\" data-es-handle=\"slide-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-content\" id=\"easyslider-content-1763440494797-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"easyslider-label-1763440494797-0\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an additive for intermixing with Matisse Colours (not a finishing varnish). Incorporation of the medium within the paint will reduce the sheen of Matisse to a very flat or low sheen finish suitable for work to be photographed. Resultant dried films of Matisse Colours will look more like tempera colours or gouache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of MM5 Matt Medium in hard edge painting, particularly in large coloured areas is most beneficial as it helps to eliminate side sheen and the unfavourable appearance of accidentally highlighted brush strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Matisse Colours are highly concentrated paints, pre-determined mixtures of water and MM5 Matt Medium should be the prime factors in hard edge work. Additions of MM1 Drying Retarder or MM3 Surface Tension Breaker will further facilitate the satisfactory application of the acrylic paint over large flat coloured areas by increasing flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM8 Spreader Medium will have similar results in conjunction with the MM5 Matt Medium and the Matisse Professional Artist Acrylics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-item easyslider-item-static\" data-es-marker=\"slide-matisse-mm5-matt-medium-s1\" data-es-handle=\"slide-shipping\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"easyslider-label-1763440494797-1\" aria-controls=\"easyslider-content-1763440494797-1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-anchor\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48863030280344,"sku":"1MM2M05","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":48863030313112,"sku":"1MM1LM05","price":67.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M05.jpg?v=1763440418"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm30_matt_gel_medium_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM30 Matt Gel Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtists who prefer a matt finish will love MM30 Matisse Matt Gel Medium. Matisse’s original Gel Medium is a long-time favourite of artists and craftspeople alike, providing texture and adhesion in a glossy finish. Matisse MM30 Matt Gel Medium also provides texture and depth, while remaining matt. Matisse Gel mediums are also chosen by collage and mixed media artists for their adhesive character.  Now, these same valued qualities can also be obtained in a matt finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main aim of the MM30 Matt Gel Medium is to act as a semi-clear transparent colour extender in the production of brilliant coloured glazes and as a transparent impasto for thick three-dimensional brush and knife applications of Matisse Structure. Its prime requirement is to be thick and buttery whilst remaining semi-transparent, with a subdued sheen level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM30 Matt Gel Medium acts as the main intermixing medium in acrylic painting when a rich buttery-like consistency is required for in impasto work, three-dimensional extrapolations, multi-layer work and heavy, smooth or textural glazes. When dry, it maintains the structure, brushstrokes and textural effects of undiluted Matisse Structure Formula colours. Its inherent firm and smooth consistency makes it ideal for application by palette knife in order to achieve heavily textured grounds. MM30 Matt Gel Medium, because of its viscous non-spreading consistency, enables the artist to apply thick and heavily defined brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended that a starting point of 5% acrylic paint be added to this medium. When mixed, the blended paint and gel medium should be a very pale version of the original paint colour. As it dries, the transparent qualities of this medium become apparent, and the richness of the acrylic colour will develop. Although it may be tempting to add more paint, doing so will reduce the transparent effect, resulting in thick, matt, opaque layers of colour. Do not allow to freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatisse artists acrylic colours are designed to dry with a subdued low sheen. Liberal additions of MM4 Gel Medium to Matisse paint will tend to increase the gloss level of the finished work. However to lower the sheen level to a subdued matt finish use MM30 Matt Gel Medium intermixed with the Matisse colours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48862984306840,"sku":"1MM2M30","price":23.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":48862984339608,"sku":"1MM1LM30","price":75.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M30.jpg?v=1763436958"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm31_open_medium_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM31 Open Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM31 \u003c\/strong\u003eOpen Medium is formulated to be mixed with either Matisse Structure or Matisse Flow acrylic colours to assist in prolonging drying time while maintaining the consistency of the paint. When mixed with Matisse Structure, they will retain their impasto quality, while Matisse Flow Acrylics will keep their smooth flowing feel with added body but not viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimal for painting outdoors or in particularly hot weather, MM31 Open Medium allows the paint to be blended on the painting surface for longer. Artists will be delighted with the way this medium makes their paint handle, so smooth and buttery. Be surprised by the glowing satin finish that this medium imparts to the paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing Ratios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs little as 10% MM31 Open Medium to the paint, will lengthen the working time, allowing satisfying, smooth blends. By choosing to use smaller amounts of medium, the blending time is increased, but drying time is not drastically increased. However, a larger amount of Open Medium will dramatically increase the working time of the paint. The maximum retardation of drying time is reached with an equal mixture of paint to medium. Beyond this point, any further additions of MM31 Open Medium will result in minimal increases of drying time but may reduce waterfastness of the dried paint. However larger proportions (more medium than paint) will give transparency and will aid effective layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as allowing more time to blend on the surface, paint mixed with MM31 Open Medium will stay fresh on the palette for several hours, depending both on the weather conditions and the quantity of MM31 Open Medium used. Easy to use, MM31 Open Medium will allow the reworking of areas of a painting in a way not previously possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel-like consistency of MM31 Open Medium allows it to remain in place on the palette, therefore it is suitable to be brush-mixed while painting, as well as to be pre-mixed on the palette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48863135432856,"sku":"1MM2M31","price":24.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":48863135465624,"sku":"1MM1LM31","price":75.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/Artboard1.png?v=1763440188"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm10_gesso_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM10 Gesso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matisse MM10 Gesso is a flexible acrylic primer, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewhich will tighten the canvas when dry, giving a taut ground on which to paint. Setting a strong white (or black) surface ground with excellent tooth for easy painting on, this water-based product can be thinned down for smooth application and layering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatisse gesso can be used to paint over old acrylic works to give the artist a like new surface to paint on. If more than one coat is desired, then it is advisable to sand lightly between coats to obtain a smooth finish. 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The purpose of the MM4 Gel Medium is to act as a clear transparent colour extender in the production of brilliant coloured glazes and as a transparent impasto for thick 3-dimensional brush and knife applications of Matisse structure. Its prime requirement is to be thick and buttery whilst remaining fully transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM4 Gel Medium is perhaps the most versatile medium in the Matisse range because of its multiple effects, particularly when intermixed with other mediums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt acts as the main intermixing medium in acrylic painting when its rich buttery consistency is required for impasto work, 3-dimensional extrapolations, multi-layer work and heavy, smooth or textural glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, it maintains the structure, brushstrokes and textural effects of undiluted Matisse Structure colours. Its inherent firm and buttery consistency makes it ideal for application by palette knife in order to achieve heavily textured grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced with water and MM8 Spreader Medium, it adapts for thick but smooth flowing glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM4 Gel Medium, because of its viscous non-spreading consistency, enables the artist to apply thick and heavily defined brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is well known that acrylic paints \"surface\" dry very rapidly but heavily imposed brushstrokes of paint take much longer to dry than thinly applied coats. The fact that the surface of the paint film dries rapidly causes moisture entrapment in the film underneath. This effect need not be detrimental to the painting as acrylic mediums are porous and allow for the gradual release of moisture during air drying. Nor does the artist experience any great problem of cracking or wrinkling because Matisse is a highly concentrated paint and once the available moisture has evaporated, the paint remains as a strong, solid, pliable and non-cracking film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48862996496536,"sku":"1MM2M04","price":23.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":48862996529304,"sku":"1MM1LM04","price":75.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M04.jpg?v=1763436595"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm37_self_leveling_medium_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eMM37 Matisse Self Leveling Medium is a clear product that when applied to a surface or as a paint additive will automatically spread and create a smooth, glossy finish with minimal surface texture. It is ideal for high gloss thick varnishing, pouring and marbling techniques. Apply with a brush, palette knife or jug.  Can be tinted with Matisse Flow Acrylics or Matisse Inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48744692646040,"sku":"1MM2M37","price":23.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":48744692678808,"sku":"1MM1LM37","price":75.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M37-NEW.jpg?v=1764133141"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm2_impasto_medium_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM2 Impasto Medium 250ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-content\" id=\"easyslider-content-1763435204290-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"easyslider-label-1763435204290-0\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatisse Impasto Medium is a full-bodied texture paste and modelling compound. It may be thought of as a \"heavy-bodied paint\", free of colour but not clear. This medium dries to a low subdued sheen which is similar to the sheen on a dried paint film of Matisse colours and it is equally water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM2 Impasto Medium allows for free intermixing with the Matisse colours in any proportion. There is very little visual colour loss when, up to equal volumes of a Matisse colour and MM2 Impasto Medium, are intermixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough white in colour, Impasto medium will not alter the richness of Matisse colours in any substantial way. When used with Matisse Structure, the full bodied paint formula is thickened into a light modelling compound. It can be applied by knife or brush in heavy blobs onto the primed canvas and, when dry, fully over-painted with Matisse Colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48155249967256,"sku":"1MM2M02","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":48155250000024,"sku":"1MM1LM02","price":67.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M02.jpg?v=1763435185"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm24_iridescent_medium_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM24 Iridescent Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eMM24 Iridescent Medium is formulated to be mixed with the Matisse Structure or Flow Formula acrylic paints to add an iridescence (metallic sheen) to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium can be mixed in any proportion with Matisse Colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM24 Iridescent Medium is based on pure iridescent pigment and contains no fillers or titanium dioxide; therefore the resultant mixes of iridescent colours are far more intense and richer in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48863126552728,"sku":"1MM2M24","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":48863126585496,"sku":"1MM1LM24","price":103.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M24.jpg?v=1763444131"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm16_marbling_gel_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM16 Faux Finish Marbling Gel 250ml","description":"\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eThe Derivan Matisse MM16 Faux Finish Marbling Gel is a 250ml acrylic medium designed to create thicker, more transparent paint for both marbling and faux finish techniques. It can be mixed with acrylic colours and applied with various tools like stiff brushes, sponges, or combs to create textured or painted finishes. 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MM12 Clear Sealer will block tannins from wood bleeding through subsequent layers. It can also be used on glass, ceramics, terracotta pots and new metal. All surfaces should be clean and dust-free before MM12 Clear Sealer application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor porous surfaces such as wood, terracotta pots, unfired ceramics, etc. apply diluted with up to 1 part water to 2 parts MM12 Clear Sealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also stain and seal wood. For a great effect, add a small amount of Matisse Flow artists acrylic in the desired colour and apply evenly, finishing one surface at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-resistant, quick drying and flexible. Do not allow to freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48744694677656,"sku":"1MM2M12","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":48744694710424,"sku":"1MM1LM12","price":67.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M12-NEW.jpg?v=1764132706"},{"product_id":"derivanmatisseacrylicthickenermm38250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse Acrylic Thickener MM38 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn alternative to adding gels and other impasto or building mediums to paint which work by imparting their own thicker bulk to a paint mix. This medium actually chemically thickens the paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a rheology modifier, that is, it changes the flow and viscosity of the paint, it will thicken the paint without losing any colour. Some colours may show a reduction in sheen in the dried film which can be adjusted with a varnish once dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46869345566872,"sku":"1MM2M38","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2MM38.jpg?v=1764132451"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm8_spreader_medium_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM8 Spreader Medium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-content\" id=\"easyslider-content-1763443064024-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"easyslider-label-1763443064024-0\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatisse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/derivan-matisse.squarespace.com\/products\/matisse-structure-formula\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStructure Formula\u003c\/a\u003e paint offers a thick buttery consistency suitable for impasto, oil painting and brush stroke techniques: its high tintorial strength permits ready dilution with water or mediums to allow the artist free expression by selective use of these mediums, for the results desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of MM8 Spreader Medium is to spread large volumes of colour over selected areas while maintaining a controlled paint viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is customary to add MM8 Spreader Medium to Matisse Colours until the required volume of paint is attained. Inversely, Matisse Colour can be added in small or large increments to the MM8 Spreader Medium but, because of the heavy-bodied consistency of Matisse Structure, lumping could occur and it is advisable to pre-dilute the Matisse Structure with a little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM8 Spreader Medium is a transparent flowing paste. It dries fairly \"flat\" and, when dry, can hardly be discerned on a painted or unpainted area, i.e. it leaves almost no stain. Its main application is for glazing where it imparts fine flow and controlled spreadability and lubrication to the paint. Used on its own, the medium does not dry waterproof and can therefore be used as an intermediary between two partially dried paint films if some water-sensitivity for wash areas is desired. Applied over a dried paint film, it gives a wet upon wet effect but will recede to an almost invisible film when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM8 Spreader Medium can be used to pre-dilute Matisse Colour to infinity, thereby increasing transparency and some water-sensitivity to paint film. MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish (Gloss Medium) or MM5 Matt Medium are the natural intermixes with the MM8 Spreader Medium to impart absolutely controlled water resistance. As MM8 Spreader Medium dries relatively slowly when applied over a well-primed or heavily painted area, it increases workability within the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish or MM5 Matt Medium would tend to dry very rapidly when used on their own thereby defeating the purpose of carefully controlled glazing. Soft colour hues and delicate tone-on-tone transitions are obtained by using MM8 Spreader Medium. Pre-additions of 1 part MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish or MM5 Matt Medium to 4 parts of MM8 Spreader Medium are sufficient to impart water resistance to the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48863043420312,"sku":"1MM2M08","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":48863043453080,"sku":"1MM1LM08","price":67.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M08-NEW.jpg?v=1763443051"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm40_super_heavy_duty_gel_medium_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM40 Super Heavy Gel Medium 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatisse MM40 Super Heavy Gel Medium Gloss is a professional-grade medium perfect for glazing, extending colors, altering sheen, and changing paint body. 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