Cotton Fabrics (Wearables) Cotton fabrics are a common surface for painted wearables. In order to avoid any unforeseen issues, it is recommended the shirt be laundered to remove any sizing or chemicals from manufacturing. We do not recommend oil, watercolor, or drawing media on wearable fabrics. Acrylics do not require
Fiberglass Fiberglass consists of finely spun fibers cast into epoxy, resin, vinyl ester, or thermoplastics. It is a popular material in building and industrial applications for its strength. Before painting, lightly sand (abrade) and degrease. With Acrylics or Oils, paint directly on the surface or prepare with desired ground. With
Glass Glass is available in many forms and finishes and varies in texture, from slick window panes to cast glass with a texture similar to stone. We always recommend cleaning and testing as a first step.Generally, Oils can be painted directly onto glass.For Acrylics, mix 3 parts GAC200 and 1 part
The word “glaze” can have a very slightly different meaning whether you are painting with oils, acrylics or watercolor. In all three media, a glaze is a translucent layer of color applied on top of a base of other colors or an underpainting. This base layer could be a color
Gold leaf can be a wonderful addition to acrylic paintings, as it provides contrast in sheen and reflectance. We are often asked if it is possible to paint on top of gold leaf with acrylic paints and whether it is necessary to seal the gold leaf before doing so. The
Welcome to the Grit-O-Meter! We’ve ordered our mediums and grounds from smooth to gritty in an effort to show you how they may be used as grounds for Acrylics, Oils, Watercolors, and Dry Drawing Media, or as acrylic mediums for creating texture in your paintings. The Meter runs from smoothest at
POURING https://vimeo.com/335240639 Pendulum Pour: Pour using Matte Pouring Medium to create intricate lines and patterns or Gloss Pouring Medium for a more organic free form pattern. Applying a Leveling Gesso Ground: Discover how to create a beautiful self-leveling gesso ground free of brush strokes or tool marks. Pouring a Leveling Pastel
CREATING A LEVELING GESSO GROUND OBJECTIVE:Create a beautiful, matte, level ground for painting. Not suitable as a pouring ground. GOLDEN PRODUCTS:– GOLDEN Black or White Gesso– GOLDEN Color Pouring Medium MATTE– GOLDEN Gloss Medium (if needed) TOOLS / MATERIALS:– Rigid painting surface– Container with lid for mixing and storing– Soft
Homepage CREATING A POURED PASTEL GROUND OBJECTIVE: Create a toothy level ground for use with dry media. GOLDEN PRODUCTS:– GOLDEN Pastel Ground (8 oz.)– GOLDEN Color Pouring Medium MATTE (8 oz.) TOOLS / MATERIALS:– Rigid painting surface– Container with lid for mixing and storing (16 oz.) STEP –
Translucent Matte Pour over a Drawing OBJECTIVE: Create a beautiful, matte, level surface over a drawing for painting or as a finished product, free of brush strokes or tool marks. GOLDEN PRODUCTS:– GOLDEN Fluid Acrylics Raw Umber – GOLDEN Color Pouring Medium MATTE (8 oz.) TOOLS / MATERIALS:– Rigid painting surface– Mixing
