GOLDEN Mediums & Additives offer artists extensive control over acrylic colors, allowing them to manipulate various characteristics of the paint. Mediums primarily control transparency, viscosity, and surface sheen, while additives influence the working properties of the paint.

Matte Medium is a liquid medium that serves multiple purposes in acrylic painting. It is commonly used for extending color, which means increasing the volume of paint without compromising its consistency. This allows artists to economize their paints and create larger quantities of color with the same hue and opacity. Additionally, Matte Medium decreases the gloss of the paint, resulting in a matte or satin finish. This is particularly useful for artists who prefer a non-reflective surface in their artwork.

Apart from its matte effect, Matte Medium also enhances the film integrity of acrylic paint. It improves the adhesion and durability of the paint layer, making it more resistant to cracking or peeling. Furthermore, Matte Medium can be used as an alternative to traditional gesso when applied as a nearly clear ground on canvas. It provides a smooth and sealed surface for painting, preparing the canvas for subsequent layers of paint.

GOLDEN also offers Color Pouring Medium Gloss and Color Pouring Medium Matte, specifically designed for pouring techniques with acrylic colors. These mediums are leveling and low crazing extenders, meaning they help the paint flow smoothly across the surface while minimizing the formation of cracks or crazing. Color Pouring Medium Gloss is used to create glossy pours, resulting in vibrant and shiny finishes. On the other hand, Color Pouring Medium Matte is used for pours that produce a velvety matte surface, which can add a unique visual effect to poured artworks.

In summary, GOLDEN Mediums & Additives provide artists with extensive control over their acrylic colors. Matte Medium is a versatile liquid medium that extends color, decreases gloss, and increases film integrity. It can also be used as a clear ground on canvas. Color Pouring Medium Gloss and Matte are specialized mediums for pouring techniques, allowing artists to create glossy or matte surfaces in their poured artworks. With these mediums and additives, artists can achieve the desired effects and manipulate the working properties of their acrylic paints.