Liquitex Flow Aid – Fluid Additive

Break the tension and let your creativity flow. Liquitex Flow Aid is a surfactant (flow improver) designed to break the surface tension of the water in acrylic emulsion. This creates a slicker, more fluid paint that glides off the brush with minimal friction. Unlike mediums, Flow Aid contains no binder. It is a potent concentrate best suited for creating thin washes, staining raw canvas, and executing fine detail work without visible brushstrokes. Key Features: Increases Flow: Makes paint loosen up and spread easily without losing color strength (unlike over-diluting with water).Improves Absorbency: Helps paint penetrate porous surfaces like raw canvas or wood for staining techniques.Self-Leveling: Minimizes brush marks by helping the paint film level out before drying.Water-Color Effects: Ideal for flat washes and smooth blending on wet paper or canvas. Mixing Instructions (Important!): Do not add undiluted Flow Aid directly into acrylic paint, as excess amounts can cause poor adhesion (the paint may peel off). Make "Flow Aid Water": Mix 1 part Flow Aid with 20 parts water. (A 1:10 ratio can be used for a stronger effect).Use as Thinner: Dip your brush into this mixture or add it to your paint palette instead of plain tap water. Usage Tips: Fine Details: Essential for detailed line work where you need the paint to flow consistently without skipping.Staining: Apply your diluted wash to raw canvas. The Flow Aid carries the pigment deep into the weave for a dyed effect rather than a surface layer.Airbrushing: Excellent for thinning acrylics for spraying to prevent clogging. Available Size: 118ml