All these auxiliaries can be combined with each other for even more creative possibilities.

I. TO PREPARE YOUR SURFACE

Gesso is a universal primer used to prepare painting surfaces such as canvas, cardboard, wood... Its matt surface improves the adhesion of acrylic or oil paint layers, and is applied on a clean, non-greasy surface using a brush, knife or roller… It can be sanded after application and provides a perfectly smooth surface.

WHITE GESSO

White covering and adhesive primer to prepare surfaces for painting. Apply on any clean, non-greasy surface. Matt finish, fast drying.

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WHITE GESSO ONE COAT

EXTRA white covering and adhesive primer to prepare surfaces for painting in one coat. It has a higher concentration of titanium white than ORIGIN ACRYLICS White Gesso. Apply on any clean, non-greasy surface. Matt finish, fast drying.

A 100% recycled binder that delivers an 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to a non-recycled binder

BLACK GESSO

EXTRA black covering and adhesive primer to prepare surfaces for painting in one coat. Apply on clean, non-greasy surfaces. Matt finish, fast drying.

A 100% recycled binder that delivers an 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to a non-recycled binder

II. TO MODIFY THE PROPERTIES OF PAINT

DRYING RETARDER

The Origin Acrylics drying retarder slows down the drying time of acrylic colours. Mixing a maximum of 20% retarder with the colours increases the drying time by around 50%, without altering the properties of the colours. An overdose of retarder will not have the effect of further delaying drying, but may lead to a deterioration in the paint's characteristics and a lack of drying (sticky surface).

Plant-based solvent

MATT HEAVY GEL

Transparent, matt, high-density gel for working with thickness, structural effects, impastos, reliefs and collages. Reduces shine and does not flake or crack. Apply with a knife and a squeegee to mix with acrylic colours and with a brush in a thin layer for gluing.

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TRANSPARENT FLUID MEDIUM

Non-yellowing medium to increase transparency and thin colours to achieve the desired viscosity without compromising the paint (unlike adding water). An ideal mix for the pouring technique would be: 1 part medium / 1 part colour / 1.5 parts water, then set aside for 1 hour before pouring. Translucent, satin finish. It can be used on dry colour as a satin topcoat.

A 100% recycled binder that delivers an 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to a non-recycled binder

IRIDESCENT MEDIUM

Highly pigmented iridescent medium for adding an iridescent finish to paint, creating golden material effects and reflective effects on the surface. Apply with a brush and mix, adding between 10% and 50% acrylic colour depending on the desired effect. Used alone with a knife to create a material effect or alone as a varnish.

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III. TO CREATE MATERIAL EFFECTS

MODELLING PASTE

Opaque paste for creating relief backgrounds and impastos. Keeps its volume and does not crack when drying. Can be sanded and sculpted once dry. Can be applied with a knife alone or mixed with acrylic colours. Can be painted over after drying.

A 100% recycled binder that delivers an 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to a non-recycled binder

THICK MODELLING PASTE

Dense paste for building high-relief backgrounds and high-definition impastos. Keeps its volume and does not crack when drying. Can be sanded and sculpted once dry. Can be applied with a knife alone or mixed with acrylic colours. Can be painted over after drying.

A 100% recycled binder that delivers an 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to a non-recycled binder

Mixing the two modelling pastes achieves a moderate viscosity.

CRACKED-EFFECT PASTE

White paste to create cracked and fissured material effects. Apply to a rigid substrate in a thick coat (minimum thickness 3 mm), using a knife alone, mixed with a maximum of 20% acrylic colour or covered once dry. The cracked effect is revealed when drying in the open air after 12 or 24 hours, depending on the thickness applied.

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GLASS BEAD GEL

Transparent gel with micro glass beads to create texture and relief effects. Will not chip or crack. Apply thickly with a knife or thinly with a brush, alone or mixed with acrylic colours; Can be painted over after drying.

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NATURAL SAND MORTAR

Mortar for creating texture and relief effects. Medium sand texture. Will not chip or crack. Can be applied with a knife alone or mixed with acrylic colours. Can be painted over after drying.

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STUCCO MORTAR

Mortar for creating texture and relief effects. Light and rough, texture in light grey. Will not chip or crack. Can be applied with a knife alone or mixed with acrylic colours. Can be painted over after drying.

A 100% recycled binder that delivers an 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to a non-recycled binder

3IN1 ACRYLIC BINDER

Non-yellowing 3 in 1 binder for the preparation of acrylic colours (mixed with acrylic colours, giving them transparency and depth without compromising them), glazes, collages, inlays, image transfers, hardening paper objects... Translucent, satin matt finish. Fast drying, dilute with water.

A 100% recycled binder that delivers an 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to a non-recycled binder

IV. TO FINISH AND PROTECT YOUR WORK

PHOSPHORESCENT GEL

Phosphorescent gel to produce a glow in the dark effect. Translucent, satin matt finish after drying. For best results, apply alone and thickly with a painting knife.

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MATT VARNISH

Matt varnish for the protection of acrylic colours. Perfectly taut and supple film after drying. Apply with a brush. When the colour is applied thickly, it is advisable to wait a week before varnishing the work. Shake before use, dilute with water.

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SATIN VARNISH

Satin varnish for protecting acrylic colours. Perfectly taut and supple film after drying. Apply with a brush. When the colour is applied thickly, it is advisable to wait a week before varnishing the work. Shake before use, dilute with water.

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GLOSS VARNISH

Gloss varnish for protecting acrylic colours. Perfectly taut and supple film after drying. Apply with a brush. When the colour is applied thickly, it is advisable to wait a week before varnishing the work. Can be diluted with water.

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Allow at least 24 hours of drying time, ensuring the work is fully dry to the touch, before applying Origin Acrylics varnish. When the colour is applied thickly, it is advisable to wait 1-2 weeks before varnishing work.