--- product_id: 138625179 title: "Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium, 250ml (8.4oz) Tube" brand: "liquitex" price: "£18.73" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Liquitex" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/138625179-liquitex-basics-iridescent-medium-250ml-8-4oz-tube store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Slows drying time for perfect blends Smooth iridescent finish Thinnable with up to 30% water Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium, 250ml (8.4oz) Tube **Brand:** liquitex **Price:** £18.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Elevate your art game with iridescent magic that lasts ⏳ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium, 250ml (8.4oz) Tube by liquitex - **How much does it cost?** £18.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/138625179-liquitex-basics-iridescent-medium-250ml-8-4oz-tube) ## Best For - liquitex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted liquitex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Iridescence:** Add a shimmering, professional-grade glow to your acrylics without compromising paint stability. - • **Versatile & Economical:** A little goes a long way—ideal for artists and managers who value quality and budget. - • **Customizable Consistency:** Mix freely to achieve your ideal texture and transparency—perfect for every project. - • **Durable & Archival Quality:** Maintains paint adhesion and crack resistance for long-lasting, museum-worthy finishes. - • **Extended Creativity Window:** Slow drying time lets you master subtle color blends and gradients with ease. ## Overview Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium (250ml) is a premium acrylic medium designed to add a smooth, shimmering iridescent finish while extending paint transparency and slowing drying time. It maintains paint adhesion, durability, and archival quality, is crack resistant, and can be thinned with up to 30% distilled water. Perfect for artists seeking professional effects with economical reliability. ## Description BASICS mediums & Varnishes are developed for students and artists that need dependable quality at an economical price. BASICS mediums are mixed with acrylic paint to adjust how the paint works, feels and looks. They can be used to add texture, adjust paint flow, and alter the working properties of the color. Because they include acrylic resin, these mediums maintain or add to the stability of the paint film, and can be used in any amount desired. Review: Brilliant and smells good - First, it smells minty to me, I like that! The sine and luster is beautiful and a little goes a long way. I used this with midge pudge to seal some wooden peg dolls and it provided a subtle hint of sparkle. You can actually control the amount of sparkle by the amount you apply to your project. That makes it super versatile! You can use it straight from the tube or mix it j to other mediums. I’ve made iridescent cardstock, jewelry, clay etc. I expect this tube will last me over a year with steady use. I’m extremely pleased with this and will buy it again! Review: Nice change to the ordinary paint colors. - I was pleasantly surprised how well this product worked! I added it in equal parts to my paint. It gave a great iridescent shine to my colors. I would highly recommend! I hope this helps :) ## Features - Gives a smooth iridescent appearance and increases paint transparency - Extends your color without affecting acrylic stability, thins heavier body paints - Slows drying time so you can create more subtle color blends. Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07LBZR6RF | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,612 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #99 in Art Paints | | Brand | Liquitex | | Brand Name | Liquitex | | Color | Iridescent Medium | | Color Code | Not Available | | Container Type | Tube | | Coverage | Medium | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 489 Reviews | | Finish Type | Gloss | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00887452031482 | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | True | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Type Name | Iridescent Medium | | Item Volume | 250 ml | | Item Weight | 10.24 ounces | | Manufacturer | ColArt Americas | | Model Name | BASICS | | Model Number | 1041012 | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Part Number | 1041012 | | Size | 8.45 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | | Special Feature | Crack Resistant | | Special Features | Crack Resistant | | Specific Uses For Product | Interior | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | UPC | 887452031482 | | Unit Count | 8.45 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Liquitex - **Color:** Iridescent Medium - **Finish Type:** Gloss - **Item Volume:** 250 ml - **Paint Type:** Acrylic - **Size:** 8.45 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) - **Special Feature:** Crack Resistant - **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior - **Surface Recommendation:** Paper - **Unit Count:** 8.45 Fluid Ounces ## Images ![Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium, 250ml (8.4oz) Tube - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TMNz+P0nL.jpg) ![Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium, 250ml (8.4oz) Tube - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91w9hrPIlXL.jpg) ![Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium, 250ml (8.4oz) Tube - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819AQMGrA9L.jpg) ![Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium, 250ml (8.4oz) Tube - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PJ5U+v68L.jpg) ![Liquitex BASICS Iridescent Medium, 250ml (8.4oz) Tube - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81st5I-UKzL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: will this work on airdry clay when i make a dish?** A: After the clay is dry, yes. **Q: How much Gloss Varnish do i need to properly coat an 18"x24" Canvas?** A: There is a formula for paint coverage on YouTube that specifies the number of ounces/grams needed to cover a canvas. I'm not sure if it would answer your needs, but here it is. Measure your canvas height and width then multiply them by each other to get the square inches. Multiply the square inches by 0.1 to get the ounces needed to cover your canvas. To convert to grams, multiply the ounces by 28. This is only a rough guide as the paint consistency will affect coverage, i.e., the thinner the paint, the fewer ounces needed. **Q: What is the effective difference between normal matte medium and the matte fluid medium?** A: The normal matte medium will only produce a matte effect on the paint. The matte fluid medium will give the same matte effect, but will also lessen the viscosity of the acrylic paint you’re mixing in making it thinner and slightly more transparent (depending on the amount of medium added). **Q: can it withstand high heat ?** A: Yes it will but I wouldn't put it outside in the direct sun. You would need a varnish for that. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant and smells good *by J***E on August 5, 2026* First, it smells minty to me, I like that! The sine and luster is beautiful and a little goes a long way. I used this with midge pudge to seal some wooden peg dolls and it provided a subtle hint of sparkle. You can actually control the amount of sparkle by the amount you apply to your project. That makes it super versatile! You can use it straight from the tube or mix it j to other mediums. I’ve made iridescent cardstock, jewelry, clay etc. I expect this tube will last me over a year with steady use. I’m extremely pleased with this and will buy it again! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice change to the ordinary paint colors. *by K***I on July 28, 2026* I was pleasantly surprised how well this product worked! I added it in equal parts to my paint. It gave a great iridescent shine to my colors. I would highly recommend! I hope this helps :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A dash of magic spice! *by S***5 on August 14, 2026* Love it! This totally add mystical alchemy to the finished canvas! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/138625179-liquitex-basics-iridescent-medium-250ml-8-4oz-tube](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/138625179-liquitex-basics-iridescent-medium-250ml-8-4oz-tube) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-08-23*