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Natural Gloss Medium

The world’s first natural and plant-based acrylic medium. Just like conventional acrylic mediums, this Natural Acrylik Medium has many uses - mixing with natural pigments to make natural acrylic paint, varnishing, adhering, collaging and more.

Regular price: $36.95
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Size 16 oz 32 oz

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Description

The first of its kind - natural acrylik medium looks and behaves just like conventional acrylic, but is non-toxic and plant-based!
Professional & archival
Provides a permanent, water-resistant and non-yellowing finish that dries clear
Paint with confidence knowing there are no harmful additives, stabilizers, or heavy metals added!
Appropriate for use on canvas, paper, wood, and more!
Packaged in a 16 oz. glass jar or 32oz recycled plastic can with metal clips.

For more uses, tutorials, and FAQs, please visit our Natural Acrylik Medium blog post.

Winter Warning for those in cold climates!! Acrylik Medium is ruined by freezing temperatures. We will insulate orders but will not replace ruined paint.

Technical Data

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:
16 oz Acrylik 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.
32 oz Acrylik Medium is packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled plastic paint cans with metal clips. At Natural Earth Paint, we always take every possible step to cut out plastic. As soon as better, more eco-friendly packaging options are produced and become available, we always 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.

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

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Eco-Friendly Practices

We are a small, woman-owned and run business operating out of a solar-powered facility in Southern Oregon. We also double as a used packaging drop-off site for local residents and businesses. Our products are packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled packaging, home compostable pouches and recyclable glass and aluminum bottles.

We give back by donating to "One Tree Planted" and "Rogue Climate" every month and continue to donate to various humanitarian and environmental causes throughout the year.

Generally, all orders are shipped using zero-waste packaging and materials. Our shipping department uses paper stuffing and biodegradable paper tape, with the exception of shipping glass or insulated acrylik in the winter.

Shipping Policies and Information

We offer free standard shipping on orders above $150 for U.S. customers. If you qualify for free shipping, we will not honor requests for Priority or Expedited shipping unless a request is submitted through email and additional postage is paid. If you need expedited shipping, email us.

Our shipping room runs Monday through Friday, and is closed on federal holidays. With the exception of orders placed on Friday and Saturday, we typically pack and ship orders within 24 hours. During peak/high volume periods it may take us 1-3 days to pack and ship an order.

If you email us over the weekend with a shipping need, we will respond to you on Monday morning, Pacific time. The best way to reach us is by filling out our contact form on this website.

Please double check your shipping address. We are not responsible for issues caused by incorrect addresses.

Shipping rates and available services are calculated at checkout based on your order’s weight and destination. Delivery estimates are estimates provided by the carrier and are not guaranteed. You are always welcome to email us if you need extra help with shipping or delivery.

How We Handle Shipping Issues

Once an order leaves our facility, delivery is handled by the selected shipping carrier. Any delivery issues must be addressed directly with the carrier, as they are responsible for transporting the package to its destination. For USPS shipments, we’ve found that contacting your local post office is often the most effective first step.

You may track your shipment or submit a missing mail claim through the carrier used for your order—either the U.S. Postal Service or UPS.

While we make every effort to process and ship orders promptly, we are not able to retrieve or locate packages once they are in transit. In the event of a delay or loss, we ask for your patience while the carrier completes its investigation. Replacement items or refunds can only be issued after the carrier has made a formal determination.

After an order leaves our facility, responsibility transfers to the carrier, but we’re glad to offer support and direction should any delivery issues occur.

If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 10 days of delivery. Include your order number and photos of the damaged product and packaging.

We do everything possible to make sure acrylik paint and medium will arrive undamaged in winter. We insulate packages and add heat packs to help ensure paint will not freeze in transit, however, we cannot guarantee that acrylik paint and medium will always arrive undamaged. We will not replace or refund acrylik paint that has been ruined by freezing temperatures.

If an order is marked “delivered” by the carrier but you have not received it, please let us know, but do note that we will insist you make every effort to find the package on your end, including checking with neighbors and waiting at least 2 more days for delivery. If the package does not show up, we will assist you in starting a trace with the carrier or make another determination about how to handle the issue.

Return Policies

We offer full refunds on any defective or damaged products. We also offer full refunds (less shipping costs) on elective returns if the product is in re-sellable condition (including the packaging) and the return has been made within 3 months of the purchase.

Please send all returns to us at:

Natural Earth Paint

℅ Returns

330 E Hersey St. Ste 7

Ashland, OR 97520

International Shipping

If you’re ordering from Europe, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, please click the appropriate link to visit the international website for your region - these are operated by third parties but all products were made in the USA . We normally ship with either FedEx or UPS for international orders, and the order typically takes 2-3 weeks for delivery. Due to global constraints, shipping times may vary, and additional delays can occur due to customs inspections. Since we never know if a package will be held at customs, any import fees or taxes applied to the delivery must be paid by the recipient.

PRODUCT FAQs

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?
It is water resistant.

Can I add pigment to it?
Mix with our Earth & 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 our Complete Eco-friendly Oil Paint Kit, Natural Watercolor Kit Natural Earth Paint Kit, or any of the recipes on our website (watercolor, 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 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 gesso 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 great to seal paintings and other craft projects. Works great as a protectant over our Natural Earth Paints. We also make a Natural Varnish as well.

Can I use it for collage or mixed media projects?
Yes, this 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 trash 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 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 16 oz. jar will give you approximately 70 square feet of coverage. It can also be thinned with water like conventional acrylic mediums to extend the coverage.

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

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

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Gloss medium over dry watercolor paint

Initially I used too much medium. Painting was still sticky after a few days even after using a heating tool. I then used much less and got a nice shiny surface. So I would say it’s a very good product, I just had to learn to use it correctly!

Caution re: drying time needed

As a first-time user of this product, I have to say I’m disappointed. After about five hours, the surface of my painting is still noticeably tacky. I understand that drying time depends on factors like humidity and the thickness of the application, but I’m working in a climate-controlled studio and applied a normal, even coat with a brush.

I’d recommend doing a test before using it on an important piece, as the other mediums I regularly use dry much more quickly under the same conditions. I’m hopeful it will fully cure within the next 24 hours, but based on this first experience, I’m hesitant to use it again.

Great product with no toxins

This is a great replacement for gloss medium with very few differences. First, do realize it is extremely glossy. If you don't want that, I would look at their new matte medium. It is also possible you could mix the two to get your desired sheen. One reviewer noted that it stays sticky even after 24 hours. It is VERY sticky when wet and does remain a bit "sticky" after it dries. I did find that it becomes less so as time goes on. I like to use it to bring a rich gloss to the paint film and to seal layers that I have either watered down too much or use a dry medium like pastel. I have also found that it is useful for making your own paint. Until they come up with a warm yellow, I have gotten an diarylide yellow aqueous dispersion from another company to easily mix with it. Powdered pigments are generally hydrophobic and thus it takes more effort to mull it into the medium. But the dispersions come pre-wetted so to speak. It has helped to round out my color selection. I find the jar too difficult for my hands to open after use, so I decant it into old vitamin bottles. But using it from squeeze bottles has been a game changer. Looking forward to trying the new matte version! I'll be posting my reviews on a lot of their products on my Youtube channel soon. https://www.youtube.com/@ArtBreathPaintAir

Great Medium for what is out there

Works well with most pigments especially the ones you make. With other pigments from other companies like Shungite, Prussian Blue from Natural Pigments, even with the muller, it doesn't bind 100 percent leaving granules of pigments, so Im just curious why it doesn't bind the similarly to some pigments like oils do. But I love it other wise. I use all of your heavy body acrylics and some fluid and continue to make my own paint with this.

Non-toxic

Non-toxic but quality..a little goes a long way

Fun and easy to use!

I was looking for a quick and easy way to paint on fabric with natural ingredients that are washable, this fit the bill!

I combined earth pigments with this acrylik medium and painted a silk scarf that I love (and it's hand washable). Thinning it slightly with a little water made for easier silk painting, but too much water interfered with its ability to adhere to fabric. The paint does affect the hand of the fabric somewhat, but any acrylic paint will do that. This medium behaves similar to other acrylics and I would choose this over synthetic stuff any day!

I even did a little wood-block printing with it on the scarf.

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Paint without worry. Our colors are free from harmful chemicals, safe for you and the Earth.
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Enjoy vibrant, high-quality pigments. Handcrafted in small batches for the best results.

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Mineral pigments for cast concrete

Hello, I was looking for pigments, suitable for cast concrete.
Not construction concrete, but small garden items, like benches, tables, step stones, mosaics, etc., objects, imitating natural marbles.

And I was looking for such pigments in all sources.

Big-store concrete and stucco pigments are - let me say it - plain vulgar - poisonous single chemical color with no overtones, totally disharmonic in the garden like a sore in the eye, and with extreme limitations in the palette.

That lacking elegance and desire for artistic subtlety led me to NATURAL EARTH PAINT pigment collection, very satisfying in terms of

a) completeness of palette
b) choices of pigment mixing to create complex colors
c) price and delivery terms.

Of course, not all pigments are suitable for the concrete- after all, color must stay intact for a lifetime under exposure to sun, rain, snow, endless freeze-thaw cycle, but most of all - alkaline (pH 13!) chemical nature of the concrete.

After a year of severe testing, I can be very happy with ochres, siennas, ultramarines, umbers, viridian, etc., all from NATURAL EARTH.

And even more: in trials, I made hundreds of samples of concrete color mixes, some from Natural Earth pigment combinations, some from other sources. When I asked AI to optimize the palette for garden applications (object in garden must compliment nature, not suppress it), AI came with selection of 36 color combinations - great majority was sourced in NATURAL EARTH.

Thank you!

Love these paints!

I am happy to be an affiliate with (finally!) a paint company that aligns with my values! I recently purchased the acrylik professional paint set and used them at a Plein Air paint festival! These paints exceeded my expectations. I also used the non toxic face paints at my daughter's birthday, they wiped off at the end of the night SO easily! I am more than impressed with Earth Paints!!! Thank you.

Liked it

I used less dust in my clear gesso recipe than called for, as this was the first time experimenting with it. I am pleased to find that gripping power appeared to be there for oil painting.

Paint is nice but too expensive

Simply the best!

The easiest way I can describe my paints made with refined walnut oil is that they smell like salad instead of toxic waste. Being around commercial oil paints bothers me in a matter of minutes, but my natural earth oil paints do not bother me at all. The refined walnut oil is very good quality and mixes easily with pigments to make paint or thin already mixed paint. I am very happy with it and use it every day.

Natural Gloss Medium

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