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Colourfix™
Whether you use pastels, charcoal, pencils, inks, |
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Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Primer
Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Primer is a fine tooth, quick drying acrylic primer which bonds agressively to practically any clean, dry surface - all types of papers (300 gsm or heavier recommended), canvas, card, ply, plastic, glass, timber, ceramic and metal. Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Primer can be applied with brushes, sponges, rollers etc. straight from the pot. 20 colours are available, including Natural (Clear)*. All colours can be intermixed, or tinted with Art Spectrum Inks or Gouache, to create new shades. The Clear Colourfix™ Primer allows the natural surface or underlying colours to remain visible, whilst providing extra tooth for more overlays. Use Clear and other Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Primers for mixed media techniques and experimental art and craft works. It can even be used as an adhesive for collage. All colours are available in 250ml pots. Black, White and Clear are also available in 1 litre tubs. Colourfix Primer™ is a fine tooth surface for oil painting. Size the surface prior to applying Colourfix™ with a thin layer of acrylic medium or gesso.
*Supertooth Primer is also available, in Natural (Clear) only.
 White |
Natural (Clear) New |
 Sand |
 Rich Beige |
 Australian Grey New |
 Soft Umber |
 Raw Sienna New |
 Terra Cotta |
 Burnt Umber |
 Rose Grey |
 Burgundy |
 Aubergine |
 Deep Ultra |
 Storm Blue |
 Blue Haze |
 Fresh Grey |
 Leaf Green Dark |
 Olive Green New |
 Elephant |
 Deep Black |
| Create your own colours by intermixing the primers or tinting with Art Spectrum permanent inks, gouache or watercolour. |
Due to inherent differences in computer monitors, colours displayed above may not accurately represent the actual colour.
Our aim is to produce the finest, permanent artists' colours. Ongoing research and development may mean that specifications may change without prior notice.
Colourfix Paper & Boards
Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Papers and boards are sheets of acid-free hot press watercolour paper screen printed with Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Primer. They offer conservation quality and unbeatable versatility at an affordable price.
Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Paper Printed on 300gsm hot press watercolour paper and with its 20 dense, lightfast colours and fine deep tooth, Colourfix™ is a superb substrate for acrylics, inks, silverpoint, oil pastels, gouache, watercolours and dry media such as soft pastels, charcoal and pencils. The natural toothy surface will hold multiple layers of pastel without the need for fixative, allowing the velvet bloom and vibrant colour of pastel to be preserved. Erasing is also easy with Colourfix™ - simply lift off excess pastel with clear adhesive tape, brush off with a dampened or dry brush, or use a pencil eraser. Alternatively, errors can be overpainted or areas touched up with the matching colour of Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Primer. The tough, toothy surface can be sanded, scrubbed, soaked and reworked over and over. Colourfix™ Papers are available in three sizes: 24 x 32cm, 50 x 70cm and 70 x 100cm (9 x 12”, 20 x 28” and 28 x 40”). Limited selection of colours in larger size paper. |
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Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Board
Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Board is a 1160gsm (550lbs) hot press watercolour board, for the artist seeking a flat, rigid work surface that still meets conservation standards: They are ideal for all mediums, including oil paint. The full range of 20 colours is offered in ‘Plein Air Board’, produced in a convenient size for easy framing - the printed area is 30 x 40 cm (12 x 16”) and it will also work well in a 40 x 50cm (16 x 20”) frame with a mat.
Plein Air boards are lightweight, versatile and affordable. Importantly, they are also of archival quality, unlike many of the panels and papers used for plein air painting. Additionally, each board is individually wrapped in a re-sealable archival storage bag. A limited range of colours (Sand, Rose Grey, Elephant, Blue Haze and Soft Umber) is available in large size boards, which are ideal for the serious artist. Sizes available: 50 x 70cm (20 x 28”) and 70 x 100cm. (28 x 40”)
New Colourfix™ Supertooth
For those who want an even toothier paper, Art Spectrums ‘Great White’ Supertooth is the answer.
• More tooth without the gritty feel
• 500gsm Archival Museum Grade base paper
• New ‘Natural White’ colour (Clear primer)
• Three convenient sizes: 9 x 12” (24 x 32cm), 20 x 28” (50 x 70cm), 28 x 40” (70 x 100cm)
• Suitable for all media
• Also available, Supertooth Primer in 250ml pots.
Helpful Hints for using Colourfix™ Primers & Papers
| Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Primer | Techniques for Removing Pastel from Art Spectrum Colourfix™ Papers |
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For information about your nearest supplier contact Art Spectrum. |
