Collection: Matte Mediums

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Fluid mediums are the perfect choice for artists looking to achieve a matte finish. They slow the drying time when added to acrylic colours, making it ideal for glazing and blending techniques. "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"For increased paint flow and a semi-gloss effect, simply mix with a gloss medium. Matte gel mediums are not only great for acrylic paint, they can also be used as glue for mixed media projects. "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Buy fluid matte mediums in Australia from Art to Art. Get same day dispatch and free shipping on orders when you spend over $100. Before you go, don’t forget to check out our other "},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.arttoart.net/collections/artist-painting-mediums-oil-acrylic-mediums","title":null,"target":null,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"mediums"}]},{"type":"text","value":" including, "},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.arttoart.net/collections/pouring-mediums","title":null,"target":null,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"pouring mediums"}]},{"type":"text","value":"  and "},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.arttoart.net/collections/retarder-gel-mediums","title":null,"target":null,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"retarder gel mediums"}]},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"FAQs"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What does matte medium do?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Matte gel mediums create a clear base on a "},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.arttoart.net/collections/artist-canvas-artist-linen","title":null,"target":null,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"canvas"}]},{"type":"text","value":", which improves the flow of paint and acts as an adhesive to stick objects onto a painting. "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I use matte medium as a varnish?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Yes, you can use matte gel mediums as a "},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.arttoart.net/collections/artist-varnishes-spray-varnishes","title":null,"target":null,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"varnish"}]},{"type":"text","value":" on your acrylic paintings. But, please be aware that some colours may lose their visual intensity and clarity. "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is gel medium the same as matte medium?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"No, they are not the same. Matte mediums create a matte finish on paintings while gel mediums are used to achieve a variety of textures and techniques such as impasto."}]}]}