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MATISSE MEDIUMS MATISSE Matisse MM3 Tension Breaker 250ml

Matisse MM3 Tension Breaker 250ml

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$19.47

MM3 Surface Tension Breaker is a dispersant and is used to break down the surface tension of the acrylic paints.

It acts as a powerful penetrating agent. It is also known as "watercolour medium" or "flow medium".

Used correctly, it will make Matisse paint more "runny" by increasing its flow properties. Its presence within a water and paint mixture will greatly facilitate colour penetration into absorbent paper or fabric grounds, e.g. raw canvas.

It is a very valuable additive in stain painting techniques and water wash applications when working on hand-pressed watercolour paper or absorbent, bleached but unprimed canvas.

For correct results, MM3 Surface Tension Breaker is always pre-diluted with the quantity of water to be used for thinning the paint. It is wise to prepare a stock jar of water with 5-10% MM3 Surface Tension Breaker and use this water for the overall painting.

MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish (Gloss Medium) and the other mediums such as MM4 Gel Medium and MM9 Acrylic Painting Medium, can also be treated with MM3 Surface Tension Breaker pre-diluted with water. The addition of a level teaspoon of pre-diluted MM3 Surface Tension Breaker to a 250ml jar of Matisse acrylic paint or painting medium will have a very noticeable dispersing effect.

Unprimed canvas which has been scoured and bleached (in order to remove cottonseed oils and seeds) or raw canvas, will perform very much better in stain painting techniques if the cloth is pre-washed in a water-diluted solution of MM3 Surface Tension Breaker. A diluted solution of MM3 Surface Tension Breaker can also be brushed straight onto the stretched canvas and allowed to dry.

MM3 Surface Tension Breaker will also assist with the dispersion of colour when you are employing the paints in a watercolour technique.

Description

MM3 Surface Tension Breaker is a dispersant and is used to break down the surface tension of the acrylic paints.

It acts as a powerful penetrating agent. It is also known as "watercolour medium" or "flow medium".

Used correctly, it will make Matisse paint more "runny" by increasing its flow properties. Its presence within a water and paint mixture will greatly facilitate colour penetration into absorbent paper or fabric grounds, e.g. raw canvas.

It is a very valuable additive in stain painting techniques and water wash applications when working on hand-pressed watercolour paper or absorbent, bleached but unprimed canvas.

For correct results, MM3 Surface Tension Breaker is always pre-diluted with the quantity of water to be used for thinning the paint. It is wise to prepare a stock jar of water with 5-10% MM3 Surface Tension Breaker and use this water for the overall painting.

MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish (Gloss Medium) and the other mediums such as MM4 Gel Medium and MM9 Acrylic Painting Medium, can also be treated with MM3 Surface Tension Breaker pre-diluted with water. The addition of a level teaspoon of pre-diluted MM3 Surface Tension Breaker to a 250ml jar of Matisse acrylic paint or painting medium will have a very noticeable dispersing effect.

Unprimed canvas which has been scoured and bleached (in order to remove cottonseed oils and seeds) or raw canvas, will perform very much better in stain painting techniques if the cloth is pre-washed in a water-diluted solution of MM3 Surface Tension Breaker. A diluted solution of MM3 Surface Tension Breaker can also be brushed straight onto the stretched canvas and allowed to dry.

MM3 Surface Tension Breaker will also assist with the dispersion of colour when you are employing the paints in a watercolour technique.

Shipping

You will receive free shipping for this product when your order total is over $149.00, as it falls under the standard shipping category.

The Sydney Art Store offers a flat rate of $12.50 across Australia.

This excludes the below

Bulky Goods & Dangerous Goods

Bulky & Dangerous Goods items will be charged the flat fee of $35.00 ( Bulky Good ) or $35.00 ( Danger Goods ) once the order is made. Please note that freight quotes may be higher for regional areas and items over 1 metre as determined by the courier company. The Sydney Art Store will reach out to you with a personalised quote.

Standard Delivery (4 - 5 working days*)
Express Delivery (up to 3 working days**)
Bulky Delivery** (4 - 5 working days*)

We do not deliver to PO Boxes.

Orders for Bulky or Dangerous Goods to PO Box addresses is not accepted due to Government regulations.

Refund Policy

Permission to Return and to Receive Credit/REFUND
We will NOT accept return of merchandise with a change of mind.

'No refund for incorrect choice' or 'No refund if you change your mind'

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) website for information on your rights when things go wrong with products or services.

Australian Made

This product is proudly made in Australia! By selecting this item, not only are you receiving exceptional quality, but you are also contributing to the growth of local businesses and the Australian economy. You can feel confident about your purchase and make a positive difference in our community.

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Description

MM3 Surface Tension Breaker is a dispersant and is used to break down the surface tension of the acrylic paints.

It acts as a powerful penetrating agent. It is also known as "watercolour medium" or "flow medium".

Used correctly, it will make Matisse paint more "runny" by increasing its flow properties. Its presence within a water and paint mixture will greatly facilitate colour penetration into absorbent paper or fabric grounds, e.g. raw canvas.

It is a very valuable additive in stain painting techniques and water wash applications when working on hand-pressed watercolour paper or absorbent, bleached but unprimed canvas.

For correct results, MM3 Surface Tension Breaker is always pre-diluted with the quantity of water to be used for thinning the paint. It is wise to prepare a stock jar of water with 5-10% MM3 Surface Tension Breaker and use this water for the overall painting.

MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish (Gloss Medium) and the other mediums such as MM4 Gel Medium and MM9 Acrylic Painting Medium, can also be treated with MM3 Surface Tension Breaker pre-diluted with water. The addition of a level teaspoon of pre-diluted MM3 Surface Tension Breaker to a 250ml jar of Matisse acrylic paint or painting medium will have a very noticeable dispersing effect.

Unprimed canvas which has been scoured and bleached (in order to remove cottonseed oils and seeds) or raw canvas, will perform very much better in stain painting techniques if the cloth is pre-washed in a water-diluted solution of MM3 Surface Tension Breaker. A diluted solution of MM3 Surface Tension Breaker can also be brushed straight onto the stretched canvas and allowed to dry.

MM3 Surface Tension Breaker will also assist with the dispersion of colour when you are employing the paints in a watercolour technique.

Shipping

You will receive free shipping for this product when your order total is over $149.00, as it falls under the standard shipping category.

The Sydney Art Store offers a flat rate of $12.50 across Australia.

This excludes the below

Bulky Goods & Dangerous Goods

Bulky & Dangerous Goods items will be charged the flat fee of $35.00 ( Bulky Good ) or $35.00 ( Danger Goods ) once the order is made. Please note that freight quotes may be higher for regional areas and items over 1 metre as determined by the courier company. The Sydney Art Store will reach out to you with a personalised quote.

Standard Delivery (4 - 5 working days*)
Express Delivery (up to 3 working days**)
Bulky Delivery** (4 - 5 working days*)

We do not deliver to PO Boxes.

Orders for Bulky or Dangerous Goods to PO Box addresses is not accepted due to Government regulations.

Refund Policy

Permission to Return and to Receive Credit/REFUND
We will NOT accept return of merchandise with a change of mind.

'No refund for incorrect choice' or 'No refund if you change your mind'

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) website for information on your rights when things go wrong with products or services.

Australian Made

This product is proudly made in Australia! By selecting this item, not only are you receiving exceptional quality, but you are also contributing to the growth of local businesses and the Australian economy. You can feel confident about your purchase and make a positive difference in our community.