Did you know adding a few drops of Flow Medium to your paint will give you the smoothest base coat ever?

There are many paint mediums available to help you achieve the best results when painting your piece. Read the individual item description for how each paint product is used. If you have any questions, please ask. A product description brochure is sent with each purchase of Jo Sonja product. All information regarding their products is also on-line at Chroma.

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Antiquing Medium
Dimensions:
8 oz, 4 oz, 2 oz
Item #:
203
Price:

8 oz - $6.50, 4 oz - $4.00, 2 oz - $2.30

Notes:

Can't find antiquing medium anymore? Try Jo Sonja's antiquing medium and retarder. Add equal amounts of acrylic paint and retarder. Most antiquing mediums are burnt umber based but when you make your own you can use any color paint you like.


Jo Sonja's Clear Glaze Medium
Dimensions:
8 oz or 2 oz bottle
Item #:
213
Price:

8 oz - $6.50; 2 oz - $2.30

Notes:

Use Clear Glaze Medium as a light sealer on bisque and chalkware prior to painting and/or antiquing. Use as a barrier coat between layers or prior to varnishing. Gives a lovely patina when used before varnishing.


Jo Sonja Flow Medium
Dimensions:
8 oz or 2 oz bottle
Item #:
239
Price:

8 oz - $6.50; 2 oz - $2.30

Notes:

Use instead of water which dilutes color for thinning paint. For smoother base coats, add a few drops of Flow Medium. Also great for floating, strokework, linework and detail painting.


Jo Sonja Polyurethane Varnish
Dimensions:
8 oz
Item #:
205
Price:

$5.95 Sale Price: $2.95

Notes:

Brush on water based varnish. Excellent quality and easy to apply. Available in matte, stain or high gloss. Specify sheen when ordering.


Jo Sonja's Opal Dust
Dimensions:
8 oz or 2oz
Item #:
227
Price:

8 oz - $8.50; 2 oz - $5.40

Notes:

For glitter effects. A clear gel containing tiny, light reflecting, holographic particles. Excellent for scrapbooking, collage or any painting projects.


Jo Sonja's Gold Dust
Dimensions:
8 or 2 oz
Item #:
248
Price:

8 oz - $8.60; 2 oz - 5.40

Notes:

For glitter effects. A clear gel containing tiny, shimmering particles of brilliant gold. Excellent for glass, plastic canvas, wood, terra cotta, tin, fabric, ceramic and chalkware. Santa in picture has gold dust on his fur and the base.


J.W.'s Wood Filler
Dimensions:
8 oz tub
Item #:
225
Price:

$5.80

Notes:

Fill cracks, rough edges, blemishes, and air holes. on resin, ceramic, plaster and wood. Air dries quickly. Water based and non toxic. Lasts forever. Great for those pesky air holes in resin.


Porcelain Spray Sealer
Dimensions:
12 oz spray can
Item #:
212
Price:

$7.00

Notes:

Can be used on resin, chalkware, or bisque for the best flat matte finish. Can not be shipped via the post office.


Jo Sonja's Magic Mix
Dimensions:
8 oz or 2 oz
Item #:
260
Price:

8 oz - $6.50; 2 oz - $2.30

Notes:

Magic Mix is recommended for use instead of water. Use Magic Mix in you brush to thin paint for line work and fine detail. Magic Mix can also be used to cary transparent color throughout your design details.


Jo Sonja's Gesso
Dimensions:
8 oz
Item #:
261
Price:

$6.00

Notes:

Gesso produces a smooth, velvet matte surface while provoding maximum tooth and can be sanded between coats to produce a smooth surface. Soap and water clean up. Not for use with any oil-based products. Perfect for recoating a piece you want to paint over again!


Jo Sonja's Crackle Medium
Dimensions:
2 oz
Item #:
262
Price:

$2.30

Notes:

One step crackle process can be used before or after painting design. The amount of application will determine the size of cracks. Apply one to three coats of color. Then apply one coat of Crackle Medium in a slip slap fashion and quickly blend out brush strokes. Allow to air dry. Antique or glaze to enhance crackle pattern with a contrasting color thinned with retarder. Crackle pattern will be fine.


Jo Sonja Brown Sparkle Antiquing Medium Set
Dimensions:
8oz Retarder, 2.5oz Gold, 2.5oz Burnt Umber
Item #:
252
Price:

$16.00

Notes:

Antiquing Mixture Recipe: Equal parts paint to Retarder and add 3 drops of Rich Gold. Stir. If antiquing is too loose add more paint. Too stiff, add more Retarder. May be stored in an airtight container indefinitely. Remember the old Pecan Sparkle Antique? This is the waterbased acrylic version.

 



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