Basics Iridescent
Medium
Adds a pearly
metallic sheen

1/2

1/2
Mix with paint to give it an iridescent finish, or use on its own to add surface highlights.
Sizes
8.45oz/250ml
8.45oz/250ml
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Use with
Acrylic paints & mediums |
Use on
All acrylic-friendly surfaces |
Techniques
Iridescent effects | |
Highlights |
Character
Lightfast & archival | |
Permanent | |
Non-yellowing | |
Flexible & non-cracking | |
Water-resistant when dry | |
Intermixable with all Liquitex materials |

All our paints are intermixable and water-based, with archival results. Tested and certified at Duke University by the ACMI.
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What it does
- Gives a smooth iridescent appearance
- Increases paint transparency
- Extends your color without affecting acrylic stability
- Slows drying time so you can create more subtle color blends
- Thins heavier body paints
- Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality
How to use it
- Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products - Basics and Professional
- Can be thinned by diluting with up to 30% water - distilled water will give best results
- Mix as much as you like into acrylic color to create the iridescence and consistency you want
- Stir gently to avoid creating foam - if bubbles appear, leave it to sit while the bubble rise and disappear
How not to use
- Do not shake or vigorously over-brush as this can result in a foggy, hazy look when dry
- May temporarily lighten colors until dry
- Do not use with any non-acrylic media
Tips & Techniques
Useful guides for working with mediums
Iridescent Medium FAQs
Other artists have asked us...
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How thick is your student-grade Iridescent Medium?
Our Basics Iridescent Medium is a smooth fluid with a flowing, medium consistency. You can change this by mixing it with other Liquitex mediums to make it thicker or thinner. -
Does Basics Iridescent Medium have pigment in it?
Iridescent Medium is made with tiny mica particles coated with reflective materials - so we wouldn't strictly classify them as pigments. -
Can I use your Basics Iridescent Medium as a paint?
You can use it neat direct from the tube, but we recommend using it for highlights rather than a big painting - our Basics metallic colors will give you a better result for large areas.