Gum Arabic 118ml (4oz) – Watercolour Medium & Pearl Ex Powder Binder for Paints and Inks

Jacquard Gum Arabic 118ml (4oz) is a versatile artist medium that enhances the transparency, brilliance, and flow of watercolour paints while also serving as an excellent binder for Pearl Ex Pigment Powders. Whether you're creating luminous watercolour effects, custom metallic paints, shimmering inks, or calligraphy colours, Gum Arabic helps pigments adhere smoothly to paper and other porous surfaces.

A favourite among artists, calligraphers, illustrators, and mixed-media creators, this natural gum arabic solution allows you to transform Pearl Ex powders into beautiful pearlescent paints and inks with exceptional colour intensity and sparkle.

Features

• 118ml (4oz) bottle of premium Gum Arabic medium
• Enhances watercolour transparency and colour brilliance
• Improves paint flow and brush control
• Excellent binder for Pearl Ex Pigment Powders
• Ideal for creating custom metallic paints and inks
• Increases gloss and luminosity
• Suitable for watercolour, calligraphy, illustration, and mixed media

Perfect For

• Mixing with Pearl Ex Pigment Powders
• Creating custom metallic watercolours
• Handmade pearlescent inks
• Calligraphy and brush lettering
• Watercolour painting
• Botanical illustration
• Mixed-media artwork
• Art journaling and craft projects

Use with Pearl Ex Pigments

Jacquard Gum Arabic is one of the most popular mediums for mixing with Pearl Ex Pigment Powders. Simply combine a small amount of Pearl Ex powder with Gum Arabic to create shimmering paints, inks, and washes that can be applied with brushes, dip pens, ruling pens, or airbrushes. The medium helps bind the pigments to the surface while maintaining their brilliant pearlescent effect.

Benefits

• Creates smooth, brushable metallic paints from Pearl Ex powders
• Helps pigments adhere to paper and other absorbent surfaces
• Produces rich, luminous colour effects
• Allows artists to customise paint consistency and intensity
• Ideal for decorative painting, illumination, lettering, and fine art

Storage & Handling

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Shake gently before use if separation occurs. Keep the bottle clean and free from contamination to ensure optimal performance.