Daler Rowney Gum Arabic Solution & Varnish, 75ml, Professional Watercolour Medium, Enhances Transparency & Gloss

It's a 75ml ready-to-use gum arabic solution that acts as both a watercolor medium and a varnish. It enhances transparency, depth, and gloss, slows drying to give you more control, and helps watercolor washes flow smoothly without compromising color brilliance.

By slowing drying slightly and improving flow, it lets you blend and layer colors more easily, build up subtle glazes, and achieve brighter, more vibrant washes with better transparency.

Volume: 75ml; Dual-purpose: acts as a watercolor medium and varnish; Enhances brilliance and gloss; Slows drying time for smoother blending; Non-yellowing formula to preserve natural color tones; Promotes smooth flow and transparency.

For washes, mix a small amount into your watercolour wash to improve flow and glazing time. For glazing, apply in thin, even coats after your painting is dry to add depth and gloss. Start with a few drops and adjust to achieve the desired transparency.

Yes. Once your painting is completely dry, you can apply a thin, even coat to add a protective gloss and enhance color brilliance. Test on a scrap piece or inconspicuous area first.

Gum arabic is a natural, water-soluble binder commonly used with watercolors on paper. It’s generally safe when used as directed. Avoid contact with eyes, wash hands after use, and work in a well‑ventilated area.

Store in a cool, dry place, tightly resealed, away from direct sunlight. The ready-to-use formula has a long shelf life when stored properly and used in moderate amounts over time.

It's best with watercolour paints on paper. It can be used with gouache and other watermedia to improve flow and brightness. It’s not intended for acrylic or oil media.

Compared to other gum arabic solutions, this one combines a ready-to-use medium with varnish properties, offering both painting enhancement and a protective gloss in a single product. For alternative gum arabic options on Fepy, you can explore Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic Solution (60ml), Daler Rowney Gum Arabic Solution (250ml), and Sennelier Gum Arabic Solution (60ml) at their respective pages: https://fepy.com/product/winsor-newton-gum-arabic-solution-60ml, https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-gum-arabic-solution-250ml, https://fepy.com/product/sennelier-gum-arabic-solution-60ml

Yes. At 75ml, a small amount goes a long way since you only need a drop or two to affect a wash or glaze. Its dual function reduces the need to buy separate mediums and varnishes, offering a convenient, long-term value for serious watercolor work.

For brighter, more transparent washes, use a light touch and build up in thin layers. To increase gloss and depth, apply a final thin varnish coat after the painting is dry. If you want slower drying for longer blending, mix in a trace amount and test on scrap paper first.

This is a ready-to-use gum arabic solution that functions both as a watercolor additive and a varnish, designed to deliver improved transparency, gloss, and flow while reducing yellowing. It simplifies the workflow compared with powders that require preparation and precise mixing, and it's formulated to minimize color shift over time.