GOLDEN makes a wide range of products and some refuse to fit neatly into a box. Explore a selection of GOLDEN’s lesser-known and more eclectic materials, along with some unexpected product pairings. Discover what they are—and what they might make possible.
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Weird Science
What makes fluorescent color come alive? Under different lighting, these pigments can glow in fascinating ways. The same curiosity applies when you push materials beyond their intended use—stretching them just to see what happens. Step into the unknown and the results may be strange, surprising, or even better than planned. That’s where things start to get interesting.
Will it Stick?!
Adhere or encapsulate. Collaging with Gels is easy and fun. See how you can incorporate it into your next painting.
PRODUCTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED!
Explore some of GOLDEN’s lesser-known, wackier, and sometimes misunderstood products. Spark your curiosity—you might discover the product you didn’t know you needed.
Glow Up With Phosphorescent Green
It glows in the dark! Explore this wacky product.
Speck-tacular Pans!
Freckled, speckled, and seriously spectacular—these Limited Edition PanPastels are having a full-on identity crisis.But wait… are they real, or just an elaborate April Fools’ prank? Click to find out.
PanPastel Colorless Blender
Not sure what to do with PanPastel Colorless Blender? Click to discover how it can elevate your pastel art.
Mask. Paint. Reveal.
QoR Masking Fluid is a versatile studio tool, perfect for preserving bright whites. While it shines with watercolor, it also works beautifully with High Flow Acrylics—try it with other paints to explore unexpected effects and new creative possibilities.
Kicking it Old School
There's nothing more retro than kicking it like they did in the 19th century. Try Williamsburg Damar Crystals and create a traditional Varnish/Medium.
GOLDEN Studio Assistant
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PanPastel with Dawn Vander Stoep. Join us for a lively 2 hour step-by-step webinar to create a wonderful springtime scene.
Additional Resources
Discover even more ways to expand your palette! Check out these other products and experiment with them in your studio.
Mixologist of the Month
Name: Melissa Department: Customer Service Time at GOLDEN: 11 years
I really love this mix—it instantly brings lilacs to mind, one of my favorite shrubs. After cold winters in upstate NY, I look forward to spring when their sweet fragrance drifts through the air and little pops of this color start showing up everywhere.
Try our Virtual Paint Mixer for Yourself!
Take the guesswork out of color mixing! The GOLDEN Virtual Paint Mixer helps you dial in those tricky mixtures. Create a free Studio Assistant account to save your favorite mixes, build custom palettes, and much more.
You can do what with that?
Take a deeper dive into some of the lesser-known products in the Golden Artist Colors line and discover new ways to expand your creative toolbox. Many of these unique materials can open the door to techniques you may not have tried before.
