"Acrylic medium" Topic
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| von Schwartz | 30 Oct 2019 6:49 p.m. PST |
I saw a discussion thread some time ago and there was mention of using a specific type of medium for thinning acrylics. Does that mean I've been doing it wrong all these years using water? Does anyone know what this medium is and if would it be superior to water and why? |
| Swampster | 31 Oct 2019 3:02 a.m. PST |
Diluting with a bit of water is fine, but as you add more the acrylic apparently loses some of its adherence and it flows differently.
This is mostly an issue with artists' acrylics which are much thicker and usually need thinning. |
| Bowman | 31 Oct 2019 5:24 a.m. PST |
Swampster has that right. |
 Extra Crispy  | 31 Oct 2019 5:46 a.m. PST |
If you use GW/Coat d'Arms/Reaper etc. paints, water is just fine. |
| DyeHard | 31 Oct 2019 9:25 a.m. PST |
Water is the first stop. Tap water may not be the best is some locations.
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| von Schwartz | 31 Oct 2019 4:21 p.m. PST |
Thank you all for your input |
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