The Matisse Dry Medium 40ml in Natural Pumice Powder is an archival, volcanic-derived abrasive texture additive specifically engineered to give artists complete control over the surface tooth, grit, and structural density of their canvas layers. Formulated from finely ground, highly porous volcanic pumice stone, this dry powder acts as a premium matting and texturing agent. Packaged in its raw, dry state by Derivan Matisse, it lets you bypass the preset concentration limits of factory-mixed sand pastes—allowing you to create custom, velvety gessoes or gritty texture pastes with absolute structural permanence.
Key Features:
Creates an Ideal Drawing Tooth: The naturally sharp, microscopic edges of ground volcanic pumice give cured paint layers a highly receptive, sandpaper-like tooth. This makes it an asset for creating custom pastel grounds that grab hold of soft pastels, charcoal, graphite, and coloured pencils.
Raw Density Customisation: Supplied entirely dry, letting you choose the exact ratio of powder to your paint or gel binder—ranging from a delicate, non-glare matte glaze to a heavy, stone-like stucco paste.
Lightweight Volcanic Bulk: Because pumice is a naturally cellular, air-filled volcanic glass, it adds notable physical body and structural bulk to paint mixes without adding excessive, sagging weight to flexible canvas frames.
Natural Matte Finishes: Functions as an effective, chemical-free matting agent. When blended into glossy acrylic mediums, it naturally diffuses light reflections, drying to a completely flat, velvety matte finish.
Flawless Ecosystem Synergy: Integrates seamlessly into the entire Matisse medium selection. For a stable, non-crumbly surface layer, simply blend the dry powder directly into fluid paints or sticky clear vehicles like MM2 Impasto Medium or MM4 Gel Medium.
