Amsterdam Slow Drying Medium 071 (75ml)

Amsterdam Slow Drying Medium 071 This medium extends the drying time of your paint, depending on the amount added Acrylic paints are known for their fast drying time. While this is often an advantage, it can make wet-on-wet techniques feel rushed. Amsterdam Slow Drying Medium 071 is the perfect solution when you want to extend the drying time of your acrylics and allow yourself to work on the same area for much longer. What is Slow Drying Medium used for? This medium extends the open time (working time) of your paint. It is an absolute must-have tool for creating stunning, seamless color transitions, smoothly blending colors directly on the canvas, or working on fine details without the paint drying out on your brush. How do you use it and what are its properties? Unlike standard retarders, this pre-mixed Amsterdam medium contains acrylic resin. This makes it ready-to-use and extremely safe to formulate: you can mix it with your acrylic paint in absolutely any ratio you like! Increases Transparency and Gloss: The more medium you add, the more it will increase the paint's transparency and degree of gloss.Water Thinnable: You can thin the mixture with water if necessary. Expert Tips and Instructions: Seamless Skies and Portraits: Mix the medium into your paints when tackling large skies or portrait skin tones. It buys you the crucial time needed to softly blend cloud edges or facial shadows.Cleaning Utensils: Clean your brushes and palettes immediately after use with warm water and mild soap.Varnishing: Because the paint dries slower than usual, wait at least three days before applying a final varnish to your artwork.Temperature and Storage: Apply at temperatures strictly above 10° C. The medium must be stored free of frost.