Other Sellers on Amazon
+ $8.35 shipping
98% positive over last 12 months
Winsor & Newton Watercolor Medium, Granulation Medium, 75ml (2.5-oz) bottle
Learn more
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no return shipping charges.
Learn more about free returns.- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Shipping & Fee Details
| Price | $9.75 | |
| AmazonGlobal Shipping | $8.35 | |
| Estimated Import Fees Deposit | $0.00 | |
| | ||
| Total | $18.10 | |
Learn more
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no return shipping charges.
Learn more about free returns.- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Shipping & Fee Details
| Price | $9.75 | |
| AmazonGlobal Shipping | $8.35 | |
| Estimated Import Fees Deposit | $0.00 | |
| | ||
| Total | $18.10 | |
Purchase options and add-ons
| Brand | Winsor & Newton |
| Color | Clear |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Size | 2.53 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Item Volume | 75 Milliliters |
| Special Feature | Washable |
| Unit Count | 2.53 Fl Oz |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Increases the granulation of color, giving a mottled appearance to colors which usually give a smooth wash, or enhancing the effect of granulating
- For maximum effect dilute colour generously with medium alone
- Always work with painting horizontal
Frequently bought together

Related Climate Pledge Friendly items

Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)

The Forest Stewardship Council certified products support responsible forestry, helping keep forests healthy for future generations.

Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)

The Forest Stewardship Council certified products support responsible forestry, helping keep forests healthy for future generations.
ARTIFY 9 PCS Floral Watercolor Brushes for Beginners & Pros | Artist Paint Brushes for Watercolor, Gouache & Acrylic | Round, Flat, Dagger, Cat’s Tongue, Detail Bruhes & Squirrel Hair Quill BrushAmazon's Choicein Art Paintbrush Sets$8.42 shippingGet it as soon as Friday, Apr 19
Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)

The Forest Stewardship Council certified products support responsible forestry, helping keep forests healthy for future generations.

Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)

Climate neutral by ClimatePartner certifies the carbon footprint of a product was calculated and all associated emissions were offset.

Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)

The Forest Stewardship Council certified products support responsible forestry, helping keep forests healthy for future generations.

Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)

Climate neutral by ClimatePartner certifies the carbon footprint of a product was calculated and all associated emissions were offset.
Product information
| Brand | Winsor & Newton |
|---|---|
| Color | Clear |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Size | 2.53 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Item Volume | 75 Milliliters |
| Special Feature | Washable |
| Unit Count | 2.53 Fl Oz |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Model Name | Winsor & Newton Water Color Granulation Medium, 75ml |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Product Dimensions | 3.9 x 1.42 x 2.28 inches |
| Item model number | 3221762 |
| ASIN | B00A6W8IFQ |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #884 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #44 in Art Paints |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.04 ounces |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Date First Available | November 13, 2012 |
Feedback
Product Description
Winsor & Newton Water Colour Medium, Granulation Medium increases the granulation of colour, giving a mottled appearance to colours which usually give a smooth wash (e.g. Winsor Blue), or enhancing the effect of granulating colours (e.g. French Ultramarine). For maximum effect dilute colour generously with medium alone. Always work with painting horizontal.
From the manufacturer
Winsor & Newton Watercolour Mediums
Add effects to your watercolours, mask areas to preserve the original underlaying colour or alter the colour characteristics.
Mediums
Add a small amount of medium to your colours to impart the desired properties to the watercolour.
Choose & combine different types of watercolour mediums
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
Gum ArabicGum Arabic is a proven for modifying watercolours and gouache. It also binds pigments well and can be used as temporary transport shield for brushes. |
EffectsEffect auxiliaries enrich your watercolour painting adding for instance pearlescence or helping to lift paint off. |
Masking fluidsApply to paper where you want to preserve its original colour. Protects the areas you do not want to paint. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint | Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolorwton Winton Oil Color | Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache | Watercolour Paper Pad | Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Brush | Professional Watercolour Sable Brush | |
|
Add to Cart
|
Add to Cart
|
Add to Cart
|
Add to Cart
|
Add to Cart
|
||
| Customer Reviews |
— |
4.8 out of 5 stars
14,172
|
4.8 out of 5 stars
7,488
|
4.7 out of 5 stars
657
|
4.5 out of 5 stars
64
|
4.2 out of 5 stars
914
|
| Price | $10.44$10.44 | $7.34$7.34 | $16.00$16.00 | $28.62$28.62 | $16.10$16.10 | — |
| The Professional Acrylic Collection: | Accessible but uncompromising on quality with good tinting strength. Available in 40 colours. | The finest water color offering the widest choice of pigments & the highest possible permanence | Winsor & Newton Designers' Gouache colours are made from the finest pigments, offering vibrant, opaque water colours with a flat, matt finish. | Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour paper is 100% cotton and made with exceptional quality and resistance. | The world's finest watercolour brush | The range includes the most popular and useful brush shapes for watercolour painting and each brush has a unique sculpted handle with a matt finish for the ultimate in comfort. |
Videos
Videos for this product

1:50
Click to play video

The STANDOUT feature of this Masking Fluid!
Deb Lamb

Videos for this product

0:12
Click to play video

I've Owned This Masking Pen For 3 Years, My thoughts.
Terra

Brands in this category on Amazon
Looking for specific info?
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the masking fluid. They say it's the best masking liquid they've ever used, and it works great on all watercolor papers. They also like that it dries fairly quickly, and that it keeps the paint wetter longer. Customers are happy with the shimmer, quality, and ease of removal. However, some customers disagree on value.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the quality of the product. They say it works well, gets the job done, and is amazing. Some mention that the product works great on blank paper and for painted areas. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the art and craft supply.
"...Works perfectly!! Product is easy to use and adds such a nice glow to the page. It is water soluble so no damage to brushes or clothes." Read more
"The consistency is perfect. Works really well. I wish the tint was slightly easier to see but it works the way it is supposed to." Read more
"...Cotton swabs seemed to work okay, as well.Hope that helps someone.I plan to try other types/brands in the future...." Read more
"...I use 3M packing tape for larger areas. Works great.)" Read more
Customers find the masking fluid easy to use. They say it's much easier than turpentine and the technique is simple. Some say it makes their projects easier and is amazing to work with. They also mention that it applies smoothly and is easy to remove.
"...Works perfectly!! Product is easy to use and adds such a nice glow to the page. It is water soluble so no damage to brushes or clothes." Read more
"...It’s a little expensive for what it does. Fun to experiment with though." Read more
"...This does the job and was very easy to use, I recommend!" Read more
"...It is wonderful." Read more
Customers like the shimmer of the product. They mention it creates a sparkle like superfine glitter effect on top of watercolor, and it adds iridescence to their paintings. Some say it add a hint of shimmer without being obtrusive, and that it gives their artwork the extra flare.
"...Works perfectly!! Product is easy to use and adds such a nice glow to the page. It is water soluble so no damage to brushes or clothes." Read more
"...It adds a shiny character to it, and I use it to border all my greeting cards...." Read more
"Very nifty" Read more
"Will use to extend wet time and add extra shine for Christmas balls." Read more
Customers like the ease of removal of the masking fluid. They mention that it dries fairly quickly, and is easy to peel off with fingers or the remover pad that came with it. It comes right off in one piece with a little finger pressure. However, some customers find thicker layers harder to remove.
"...This brand comes right off in one piece with a little finger pressure, even after I let the the painting sit for several days!..." Read more
"This product applies smoothly and is easy to remove by rubbing my finger gently over it after the painting has dried." Read more
"...the paper (I use arches 100% cotton 140lb c/p) best part it is very easy to take off. you can gently rub it or use a rubber cement eraser." Read more
"I WANT to like this but I'm having trouble with removal...." Read more
Customers like the drying time of the product. They say it dries fairly quickly, and it reconstitutes fine with water after drying. Some mention that it stains a slight yellow, so you can see where you put it on.
"This is one of my fav. masking liquids for watercolor. It dries to a slight yellow, so you can see where you put it on, does not stick to the paper..." Read more
"This products helps keep my gouache from drying too quickly. The texture remains smooth and creamy so that the paint flows nicely. Very helpful." Read more
"It is my first masking fluid, so I can't compare. Fluid dried around the top edge which broke the seal and then spilled when the capped bottle fell..." Read more
"...And as long as I seal it well, it doesn't seem to dry up in the bottle, which is awesome.So far, no real issues...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the masking fluid. They mention that it comes off cleaner and quicker than other brands, leaving no residue behind. They also say that the brush cleans up easily and doesn't show any effects from the mask. They say that it works very well and rubbed right off when dried.
"...It saves your brushes. Cleans up quickly. Try it." Read more
"...to know that as long as you find an approximated edge it very easily rubs off into a colored thin film! I had a very nice first experience with it...." Read more
"...and STILL seemed to leave residue. Kind of like trying to remove a stubborn price label from something you bought...." Read more
"...The brush cleaned up easily and doesnt show any effects from the masking fluid. It doesn't take much soap to work either...." Read more
Customers like the masking fluid. They mention it's very nice, works great on all watercolor papers, and is the best masking liquid they've ever used. The fluid performs well, is easy to get off of the paper, and reveals beautifully clean lines. It's good enough and perceivable.
"Very good, and the mask is good enough and perceivable (it's pale green). I wish the container had a stick attached to the cap, for convenience...." Read more
"...Good for watercolour masking for leaving the whits and highlights ." Read more
"...A few things to note: It is quite liquid-y and runny. This is great if you plan to fling it about, as I did on a couple of paintings...." Read more
"Excellent mask for watercolor" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the art and craft supply. Some mention it's a great value for the cost, a cheaper alternative to other shimmer sprays, and saves money to boot. Others say it'd be a waste of money, expensive for what it does, and disappointing.
"Better price than art stores...beginning to prefer this to masking fluid. (I use 3M packing tape for larger areas. Works great.)" Read more
"...It’s a little expensive for what it does. Fun to experiment with though." Read more
"This stuff can get expensive so I was surprised to find it less expensive and at the same high quality than at the art stores...." Read more
"Very disappointed in the brilliance of this paint. I was hoping for something that had greater iridescence." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Just FYI, I tried this with Talens Art Creation watercolors (not the highest quality, I know) so the results might have been different if I used nicer paints.
• When I used as directed & mixed this in with my watercolors, that’s when I got the least amount of visible granulation.
• The method I use (pictured) is to place the paint down onto the paper & wait until it gets damp, then I take a pipette & place a drop or two wherever I want there to be texture. If the paint is still super watery, this method will not work because it dilutes the solution so much so that the granulation is barely noticeable.
• My method most often achieves a cauliflower/bloom effect, which I’m a fan of, though I understand that not everybody is a fan of that kind of texture.
• I also tried this with Himi jelly gouache paints & ink from Posca acrylic markers. After watering these mediums down a little & mixing it in directly with them, they do look a bit sandy/grainy.
• This probably goes without saying but if you already have paints that granulate, this solution elevates them to a whole other level & I love that.
Overall, I’m giving this 3.5 to 4-ish stars because I really like the effect that my paints get when I drop the granulation medium on top of damp paint. It probably would have gotten 1 star if I kept using it as directed because I felt as though the granulation was hardly noticeable that way.
I have watercolors that naturally granulate on their own & was hoping that this product would yield a similar appearance to those if used on regular watercolors. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, but I’m not mad at it. It’s okay, though I probably won’t be purchasing again. It’s a little expensive for what it does. Fun to experiment with though.
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
Just FYI, I tried this with Talens Art Creation watercolors (not the highest quality, I know) so the results might have been different if I used nicer paints.
• When I used as directed & mixed this in with my watercolors, that’s when I got the least amount of visible granulation.
• The method I use (pictured) is to place the paint down onto the paper & wait until it gets damp, then I take a pipette & place a drop or two wherever I want there to be texture. If the paint is still super watery, this method will not work because it dilutes the solution so much so that the granulation is barely noticeable.
• My method most often achieves a cauliflower/bloom effect, which I’m a fan of, though I understand that not everybody is a fan of that kind of texture.
• I also tried this with Himi jelly gouache paints & ink from Posca acrylic markers. After watering these mediums down a little & mixing it in directly with them, they do look a bit sandy/grainy.
• This probably goes without saying but if you already have paints that granulate, this solution elevates them to a whole other level & I love that.
Overall, I’m giving this 3.5 to 4-ish stars because I really like the effect that my paints get when I drop the granulation medium on top of damp paint. It probably would have gotten 1 star if I kept using it as directed because I felt as though the granulation was hardly noticeable that way.
I have watercolors that naturally granulate on their own & was hoping that this product would yield a similar appearance to those if used on regular watercolors. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, but I’m not mad at it. It’s okay, though I probably won’t be purchasing again. It’s a little expensive for what it does. Fun to experiment with though.
Top reviews from other countries
What sets this granulation medium apart is its versatility. It beautifully enhances the granulation effect on certain watercolors, adding depth and character to my artwork. It's important to note that the degree of granulation varies between colors, and experimentation is key. I've found that the effect is more noticeable on granulating watercolors, and the magic happens when you play around with water ratios and mix it with different pigments.
The Winsor & Newton brand is synonymous with quality, and this granulation medium lives up to that reputation. Not only does it deliver outstanding results, but it also comes at the best price for a product of its kind. The affordability, combined with the reliability of the W&N brand, makes it a must-have for any watercolor enthusiast looking to elevate their creative process.
If you're passionate about experimenting with textures and seeking to add a unique dimension to your watercolor artworks, the Winsor & Newton Water Color Granulation Medium is an absolute gem. Highly recommended for artists who appreciate quality and value in their art supplies!
It seems to be best if removed within 2 days of applying and even then, be careful as it can tear the paper. Best to test before doing an important painting.
I made the mistake of shaking it vigorously at the start and this introduced air into the mix which caused some clumps. It's much better if I stir before use instead of shake. This is user error and not a problem with the product.
Basically, it behaves exactly as I expected and would be good for watercolour artists of all skill levels.
































