Natural Matte Medium, 237ml

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

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

Packaging:
Packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottle. At Natural Earth Paint, we always take every possible step to cut out plastic. When better, more eco-friendly packaging options become available, we will upgrade.

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.

Additional 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 medium can be thinned with as much water as conventional acrylic medium.

Is it waterproof?
It 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?
Matte.

Is it biodegradable?
The natural acrylic 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.

How does it compare to traditional acrylic mediums?
This 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 medium is that this one is made with plants and non-toxic ingredients whereas conventional is made with petroleum resin and toxic additives.

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

Can I use it for collage or mixed media projects?
Yes, it’s 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.

How long will the Natural Acrylik Medium last once painted?
This acrylic medium has the same longevity as conventional acrylic mediums. While there’s no scientific evidence yet surrounding exactly how long acrylics last (acrylic paint has only been around for 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.

Can I wash it down the drain?
Our Natural Matte 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 and medium in the rubbish if you’re getting rid of large amounts, rather than pouring it down a drain. Washing brushes out in the sink is completely fine.

How long does it take to dry?
Generally, 10-45 minutes depending on humidity levels but depending on the type of surface, it may take longer. If you are not sure, it’s always best to do a test swatch.

How much coverage can I get out of one bottle of your Natural Acrylik Medium if I’m using it as a sealant?
The 237ml bottle will give you approximately 3.25 square metres of coverage. It can also be thinned with water like conventional acrylic mediums to extend the coverage.

Does it smell?
Yes, this matte acrylik 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 the natural acrylik matte medium without symptoms.

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