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02/06/23

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PAINTING MEDIUMS are mixed with the powdered paints to allow the paints to be applied to your glass with a brush. They are the vehicle (and sometimes the binder – to hold the paint on the glass until it is fired) for applying your paint. Several mediums are available depending on your painting technique and your personal preferences. All burn off cleanly upon firing.

GUM ARABIC serves as a binder to help your paint stick to your glass until it is fired when your paint is mixed with water or vinegar. Before the glass is fired you can stipple, matt, scratch and do other removal techniques to the paint which can add details and highlights to your creation. Sold in:

  • 1 oz jar (#R P 1795) $ 14.99
  • Half Pound pack (#R P 1795-HP) $29.00

CLOVE OIL is a very slow drying oil that is extremely good for mixing paints and for applying tracings and fine, detailed lines. Can be thinned with Lavender Oil by a ratio of 4 parts Clove Oil to 1 part Lavender Oil.
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Clove Oil, 2oz R MED CO2 17.49
Clove Oil, 4oz R MED CO4 29.99

LAVENDER OIL is also a slow drying oil that can be used for mixing and applying paints. This very thin, light oil is more often used to dilute heavier mediums to workable consistencies. Can also be mixed with Reusche stainers colors for matting. No Air or Mail shipments. Shipments via UPS Ground to lower 48 US States ONLY
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Lavender Oil, 2oz R MED LO2 11.99
Lavender Oil, 4oz R MED LO4 18.49

GUM SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE (#R MED 1928) is a heavier medium for mixtures. 1 lb tin, approx 16 fl. oz.  $32.99** - sorry, not able to ship this item. For pick up at our showroom only.

HAND/SPRAYING MEDIUM (#R MED D270) is a good choice for hand painting and/or spraying. 1 lb tin, approx 16 fl. oz.  $77.99** - sorry, not able to ship this item. For pick up at our showroom only.

SQUEEGEE OIL (#R MED D175) is most popular screen-printing medium, excellent for general use, has a small amount of binder to allow printing multiple layers after adequate drying time. Burnout of the medium is complete with a minimum of preheating time. 1 lb tin, approx 16 fl. oz.  $38.99

WATER BASED MEDIUM (#R MED D1368) is good for hand painting and cleans up with water. Using this medium will extend your working time over using plain water. You will appreciate the fact that you won't feel rushed to apply your paint before your palette dries up. 1 lb tin, approx 16 fl. oz. $41.99 =Unavailable at this time =

NOTE: Items above marked with ** can only purchased at our Buffalo, NY showroom.  They are NOT shippable due to UPS and USPS regulations.
KLYR-FIRE® (#73740 – 16 oz bottle) from Thompson Enamel is a multi-purpose water-soluble mixing medium which cleans up easily and doesn't emit the fumes associated with other binding agents (such as squeegee oil). Klyr-Fire is frequently used in Pâte de Verre and also as a low tack fusing glue. We've even seen recipes using Klyr-Fire and borax to make your own devitrification spray.  $22.99

   
WATER FRIENDLY MEDIUM FOR USE WITH ENAMELS
This is the perfect binder to use when working with enamels.  For most painting applications, add a couple drops of WFM to the enamels and then add as much water as required to get the consistency you are after.  When fired, WFM will burn off cleanly with no nasty residue.  Since WFM is a water base, you don't need to worry about needing to use solvents when cleaning your brushes.
ILLUS DESCRIPTION CAT # PRICE

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Water Friendly Medium, 1oz R MED WFM1 5.49
Water Friendly Medium, 4oz R MED WFM4 11.99
Water Friendly Medium, 8oz R MED WFM8 21.99

 

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