{"title":"Matisse Dry Mediums","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:026a17f4-4616-4385-9173-17ed393fda28-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"db872e8e-2f50-4244-8591-9469f2fa8ea3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eExpand your creative possibilities with Matisse Dry Mediums—powdered additives designed to transform the texture, body, and surface of your acrylic paints. From creating gritty, textured finishes to achieving smooth matte effects, these versatile mediums allow artists to customise their paint for unique results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"552\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFully compatible with the Matisse acrylic range, Dry Mediums can be mixed with paint or binders to build structure, alter absorbency, and explore experimental techniques across a wide variety of surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.matisse.com.au\/matisse-dry-mediums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e for more info on Matisse Dry Mediums\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dry-medium-fx-matisse-set-6","title":"Dry Medium FX Matisse Set 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet Contains 6x 50ml:     Geraldton Crushed Garnet  Glass Beads 5mm  Glass Beads 3mm  Glass Beads 1.5mm   Mica Flakes  Black Flakes Hex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Set","offer_id":48756015235301,"sku":"9310097020418","price":55.76,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/drymediumsFXset.jpg?v=1775626749"},{"product_id":"dry-medium-coarse-matisse-set-6","title":"Dry Medium Coarse Matisse Set 6","description":"Set Contains:   \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cu\u003eCalcined Bauxite\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Weipa Calcined Bauxite has a particularly interesting earthy colour mix. This extremely hard mineral is mined at Weipa in Far North Queensland. Calcinated Bauxite can be used in mixed media and collage as well as for adding texture to paintings. Mix with MM2 Impasto Medium, MM4 Gel Medium or MM30 Matt Gel Medium. For the best adhesion it is important not to make the mix too dry.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cu\u003eLang Lang Sand 3mm\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  These five grades of cleaned sand contain no impurities to affect artwork. Use in paintings, mixed media and collage, or the finest grade on collagraph plates. Before applying, mix with MM2 Impasto Medium, MM4 Gel Medium, MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish (water-based), MM7 Poly Gloss Varnish, MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish (water-based) or MM30 Matt Gel Medium. Do not make the mix too dry, though for best results add it relatively generously. Large quantities on large canvases not recommended.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cu\u003eLang Lang Gravel 7mm\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  These five grades of cleaned sand contain no impurities to affect artwork. Use in paintings, mixed media and collage, or the finest grade on collograph plates. Before applying, mix with MM2 Impasto Medium, MM4 Gel Medium, MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish (water-based), MM7 Poly Gloss Varnish, MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish (water-based) or MM30 Matt Gel Medium. Do not make the mix too dry, though for best results add it relatively generously. Large quantities on large canvases not recommended.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cu\u003ePumice\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Almost weightless, Pumice is rough textural volcanic glass. Applied smoothly, it produces a consistently rough, flat surface. Capable of creating unusual textures on large canvasses due to its light weight, Pumice is also suitable for mixed media, collage and collograph plates. Up to equal parts pumice can be added to either MM2 Impasto Medium, MM4 Gel Medium, MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish (water-based), MM7 Poly Gloss Varnish, MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish (water-based) or MM30 Matt Gel Medium.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cu\u003eGlass Beads 3mm\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  These smooth round glass beads can be used on paintings, mixed media or collage. For best results mix with Gel Medium MM4, or MM7 Gloss Varnish and Gloss Medium to maintain brightness. They can also be dropped into medium painted onto the surface. Because they are absolutely smooth it is suggested that art works using these glass beads are varnished with either MM7 Gloss Varnish and Gloss Medium, or MM14 Gloss (Turps-based) to securely seal the beads to the support.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cu\u003eWollastonite\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Mix up to 50% Wollastonite to Matisse Background Colours to create a superb textured surface for pastels and charcoal. Wollastonite produces a more uneven texture than Ground Quartz, therefore giving a ground for harder pastels (use Ground Quartz for soft pastels). Wollastonite is ideal for acrylic paints due to its alkaline properties. Add to MM7 Poly Gloss Varnish, MM10 Gesso, MM27 Low Viscosity Gesso or MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish (water-based) to create texture in paintings on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Set","offer_id":48756015333605,"sku":"9310097020401","price":43.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/DryMediumsSetMatisse.jpg?v=1775626749"},{"product_id":"matisse-technical-guide-and-visual-diary","title":"Matisse Technical Guide and Visual Diary","description":"NEW EDITION. UPDATED. REVISED. 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A visual diary is a place where artists can explore different mediums, experiment with colour mixing, create sketches and much more.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  It contains useful advise on Matisse products' most appropriate use, technical questions answered, diagrams and practical guidelines  for the successful preparation and finishing of any art project.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  A reference and working tool with blank pages for annotations and sketches and a useful hands-on section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48756017922277,"sku":"9310097029053","price":9.72,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/MatisseTechGuideBook.jpg?v=1775628805"},{"product_id":"pumice-50ml","title":"Pumice","description":null,"brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":48756108165349,"sku":"93529105","price":5.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48756108198117,"sku":"9310097749968","price":19.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/pumice_20small.jpg?v=1775647671"},{"product_id":"mt-fitton-talc-50ml","title":"Mt Fitton Talc","description":null,"brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":48756111573221,"sku":"93529051","price":9.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48756111605989,"sku":"9310097749913","price":44.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/drym16_6df083af-7aa6-47e3-bd38-1857168a9d2e.gif?v=1775628980"},{"product_id":"microspheres-50ml","title":"Microspheres","description":null,"brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":48756114325733,"sku":"93529136","price":5.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48756114358501,"sku":"9310097749999","price":19.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/micro_2050ml.jpg?v=1775647161"},{"product_id":"mica-flake-50ml","title":"Mica Flake","description":null,"brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":48756115079397,"sku":"93529099","price":5.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48756115112165,"sku":"9310097749951","price":19.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/mica_2050.jpg?v=1775647159"},{"product_id":"lang-lang-sand-5mm-50ml","title":"Lang Lang Sand (5mm)","description":null,"brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":48756120256741,"sku":"93529006","price":5.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48756120289509,"sku":"9310097749869","price":19.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/lang_205_2050ml.jpg?v=1775646985"},{"product_id":"lang-lang-sand-3mm-50ml","title":"Lang Lang Sand (3mm)","description":null,"brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":48756121370853,"sku":"93528993","price":5.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48756121403621,"sku":"9310097749852","price":19.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/lang_203mm_2050.jpg?v=1775646983"},{"product_id":"lang-lang-sand-1mm-50ml","title":"Lang Lang Sand (1mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese five grades of cleaned sand contain no impurities to affect artwork. 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