Collection: Binders, Mediums & Glues

Premium Binders, Mediums & Glues for Professional Artists

Unlock the full potential of your dry pigments with our curated selection of premium binders, mediums, and glues. Whether you are a professional restorer replicating a 15th-century fresco or a contemporary painter formulating your own custom acrylics, the binder you choose is the foundation of your craft. At New York Pigment Co., we offer an uncompromising collection of both historically accurate natural adhesives and highly stable modern synthetic dispersions.

Traditional Oils & Oil-Based Mediums 
For the traditional oil painter, the quality of the drying oil dictates the longevity and luminosity of the paint. We source the finest historical mediums, including refined Swedish Linseed Oil, cold-pressed Walnut Oil, and non-yellowing Poppy Oil. For specialty applications, explore our Harddrying oils, Linseed Stand oils, and ready-to-mix Tempera and Temperone bases.

Natural Glues & Water-Based Binders 
Craft authentic historical recipes from the ground up. Our natural water-based binders are essential for classical sizing, watercolor formulation, and distemper painting. This collection features:

Animal Glues: High-grade Rabbit Skin Glue and Bone Glue pearls for traditional canvas sizing and gesso making.

Plant-Based Binders: Pure Gum Arabic (in both granules and powder) for exquisite watercolors, alongside Rice Starch and Cellulose Thickeners (like Tylose® and Culminal®).

Historic Mediums: Traditional Casein and Pit Lime for true fresco and milk paint applications.

Modern Synthetic & Acrylic Dispersions For superior flexibility, adhesion, and UV resistance, we carry a vast array of modern synthetic binders. Create highly stable acrylic paints and varnishes using our professional-grade acrylic dispersions (including the K-Series Dispersions, Primal® WS 24, and Lascaux® Acrylic Glues). We also stock pure Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA), Polyurethane dispersions, and archival consolidants like Aquazol® 200 for advanced restoration work.

Uncompromising Quality from Pigment to Paint Making your own paint gives you complete control over texture, opacity, and saturation. Explore our collection of binders, mediums, and glues to find the perfect vehicle for your fine art pigments.