Natural Acrylik Gloss Medium, 473ml

Safety:
Non-toxic and free from harmful additives, stabilisers, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals. Safe to wash down the drain and won’t damage pipes.

Quality:
Plant-based medium with naturally archival ingredients. Permanent and water-resistant. Non-yellowing finish that dries clear. Highly flexible, durable, and non-cracking when dry.

Packaging:
The 473ml Acrylik Gloss Medium is packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled glass jars. Glass is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be recycled repeatedly to create new products without losing quality. At Natural Earth Paint, we always take every possible step to cut out plastic.

Formulation:
This product is a unique formulation that has been years in the making, so the specific ingredients are proprietary information. As such, we cannot share specific ingredient information at this time.

More Information:
Made in the USA. Free of nuts, dairy, and gluten. Cruelty-free. Not intended for consumption.

Can I add water to it / can it be thinned with water?
This acrylic can be thinned with as much water as conventional acrylic medium.

Is it UV resistant?
Unfortunately, it is not. However, if you are mixing it with natural earth pigments or brushing over a natural earth pigment painting then it will be completely UV resistant and never fade, because of the pigments themselves.

Is it waterproof?
The Natural Gloss Medium is water resistant.

Can I add pigment to it?
Mix with earth and mineral pigments to make your own natural acrylic paints that are perfect for use on canvas, paper, fabric, wood, stone, drywall and metal.

How does it dry / what is the finish?
The natural acrylik medium dries to a semi-gloss.

Is it biodegradable?
The natural acrylic gloss medium does biodegrade over a long period of time, but it will not break down quickly in compost units because it is meant to be durable and permanent.

If you prefer a biodegradable paint then a better option would be any of the recipes on our website (gouache, egg tempera, etc.). These paints will be permanent and archival as well if kept indoors away from elements, but if they are thrown away or left out in the elements, they will turn back to earth.

How does it compare to traditional acrylic mediums?
This Natural Gloss Medium behaves exactly like conventional acrylic medium and will create a very durable, archival, solid paint film. The only difference between this product and conventional acrylic mediums is that this one is made with plant-based resin and non-toxic ingredients whereas conventional is made with petroleum resin and toxic additives.

Can I use it as a varnish?
Yes, it works well to seal paintings and other craft projects. Works great as a protectant over our Natural Earth Paints.

Can I use it for collage or mixed media projects?
Yes, this Natural Gloss Medium acts as a natural adhesive, perfect for mixed media or collage artworks.

Is it archival?
Yes, this medium behaves exactly like conventional acrylic medium and will create a very durable, archival, solid paint film.

Can I wash it down the drain?
Our Natural Acrylik Medium has been certified safe to wash down the drain to be safely filtered by any septic city filtration system and will not damage pipes. However, we still recommend throwing away used paint in the garbage if you’re getting rid of large amounts of paint, rather than pouring it down a drain. Washing brushes out in the sink is completely fine.

How long does it take to dry?
10-45 minutes depending on humidity levels

How long will the medium last once painted?
The acrylic medium has the same longevity as conventional acrylic. While there’s no scientific evidence yet surrounding exactly how long acrylics last (acrylic paint has only been around for about 70 years!), we can promise at least 70+ years in gallery-like conditions (with limited humidity, dirt, and direct bright sunlight). The paint film is highly flexible, durable, non-yellowing, non-cracking and water-resistant when dry.

How much coverage can I get out of one jar of your Natural Gloss Medium if I’m using it as a sealant?
The 437ml jar will give you approximately 6.5 square metres of coverage. It can also be thinned with water like conventional acrylic mediums to extend the coverage.

Does it smell?
Yes, the Natural Gloss Medium smells similar to other acrylic paints or mediums. However, there are no toxic VOCs, and many people who are generally sensitive to acrylic paints and mediums report they are able to use this natural acrylik medium without symptoms.

Please contact us if you have any other concerns or questions.