{"title":"Watercolor Binders and Gum Arabic","description":"\u003cp\u003eGum arabic is the binder used in traditional watercolors and gouache. It really is a perfect binder for watercolor because it easily dissolves in water. If you add additional gum arabic to watercolor you can further control the spread of wet color, reduce staining and slow drying time. Dilute with water as required.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"da-vinci-gum-arabic","title":"Da Vinci Gum Arabic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese professional grade watercolor mediums are formulated with the same high quality standards as Da Vinci Artists' Watercolor paints. Use Da Vinci Watercolor Mediums to enhance gloss, increase transparency, create iridescent, pearlescent, impasto effects, improve flow, extend drying time, use as a wetting agent and reduce the absorbency of the paper surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d12c01;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGum Arabic -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Da Vinci Gum Arabic is useful for decreasing the flow rate of colors, especially in wet-on-wet applications. Da Vinci Gum Arabic can also be used to lightly cover areas of the paper to make colors easier to lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"da-vinci","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42203894612022,"sku":"D2110","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/5772\/8822\/files\/d2110_2.jpg?v=1712148051"},{"product_id":"american-journey-gum-arabic","title":"American Journey Gum Arabic","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Journey Watercolor Mediums are produced with the same high quality standards found in American Journey Professional Watercolors. Mix American Journey Watercolor Mediums into watercolors to increase wetting properties (dispersibility), improve flow, gloss, and transparency. Non-toxic, conforms to ASTM D-4236.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d12c01;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGum Arabic, Liquid -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This versatile medium is used as a water soluble binder for a variety of applications. Mix into watercolors to reduce color spread in wet on wet applications, improve the flow of watercolor and gouache, add gloss, and increase transparency. Mix with dry pigments to make your own watercolor paint and calligraphy ink. Remains water soluble when dry. Contains gum arabic, odorless additives, and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d12c01;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGum Arabic, Powdered -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dry gum arabic powder is a versatile medium used as a water soluble binder for a variety of applications. Mix with dry pigments to make your own watercolor paint and calligraphy ink. Just add water to activate. Try different ratios of pigment to powder to produce the desired consistency. Dissolve powder completely in warm water, then mix into watercolors to reduce color spread in wet on wet applications, improve the flow of watercolor and gouache, add gloss, and increase transparency. Remains water soluble when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"cheap-joes-art-stuff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42204623011894,"sku":"MGPS-100-WCMED-GUM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/5772\/8822\/files\/mgps-100-wcmed-gum_1.jpg?v=1712155352"}],"url":"https:\/\/journeyartstuff.mom\/collections\/painting-and-painting-accessories-watercolor-painting-watercolor-mediums-adhesives-binders-and-gum-arabic.oembed","provider":"Journey Art Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}