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GOLDEN Acrylic Retarding and Wetting Aid Additives

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…Aid is an additive used to increase the open (drying) time of acrylic paints. Allows for extended blending, layering, and glazing, similar to the working time of oil paints. Pair Retarder with Wetting Aid for advanced techniques like wet-on-wet glazes on non-traditional surfaces Wetting Aid… High-Quality Additives That Enhance The Performance of Acrylics Two of the most popular additives from GOLDEN are Retarding Additive and Wetting Aid Additive, each designed to address specific challenges faced by acrylic artists. Similar to mediums, they can be added to the paint . The Wetting Aid is an additive used to reduce the surface tension of the water in an acrylic emulsion, thereby increasing the slickness and flow of the paint. The Retarding Aid is an additive used to increase the open (drying) time of acrylic paints. Allows for extended blending, layering, and glazing, similar to the working time of oil paints. Pair Retarder with Wetting Aid for advanced techniques like wet-on-wet glazes on non-traditional surfaces Wetting Aid Additive: Formerly known as Acrylic Flow Release - an additive used to reduce the surface tension of the water in the acrylic emulsion, thereby increasing the slickness and flow of the paint. It is useful for achieving rich stains on a porous surface. Improves paint absorption into textured or porous surfaces, such as raw canvas or wood and minimizes beading of paint on slick surfaces. Retarding Additive: an additive used to increase the open (drying) time of acrylic paints. Useful for wet on wet techniques and reducing skinning on the palette. Provides more flexibility, especially for techniques requiring smooth transitions, such as gradients or soft edges. Helps prevent paints from drying too quickly on the palette or canvas, reducing waste. Key Features: * Wetting Aid Additive: Reduces the surface tension of water, allowing acrylic paints to flow more smoothly. * Retarding Additive (Retarder): Slows down the drying time of acrylic paints, increases open time. * No acrylic binders * Use them in correct proportions * Click the yellow circle icon for product information Perfect For: * Acrylic painting * Minimizing paint waste * Classroom, home, and studio * Teachers and students * All acrylic-friendly surfaces   The retarder does not contain binding agents. To ensure adhesion, the addition of Retarder should not exceed 15% (1:6)when mixed with colors or mediums. See More

GOLDEN Acrylic Additive 16 oz Wetting Aid

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Reduce Surface Tension And Increase Paint Flow. Wetting Aid (formerly known as Wetting Agent) is an additive used to reduce the surface tension of the water in the acrylic emulsion, thereby increasing the slickness and flow of the paint. It is useful for achieving rich stains on a porous surface.… Reduce Surface Tension And Increase Paint Flow. Wetting Aid (formerly known as Wetting Agent) is an additive used to reduce the surface tension of the water in the acrylic emulsion, thereby increasing the slickness and flow of the paint. It is useful for achieving rich stains on a porous surface. The new formula is safer and less likely to be accidentally over-used by artists (overuse in the old version of Wetting Agent could cause paint to remain tacky, among other issues). Children should not use wetting Aid. Directions: Always dilute with water before use. Do not use alone or as a painting medium. Dilutions can be added directly to paint or used to pre-wet canvas or paper to increase staining or spread. Dilution: Add 1/4 fl, oz. to 8 fl, oz. of water, 1 fl oz. to 1-quart water, or 4 fl, oz. to 1-gallon water. Aggressive shaking, stirring, or brushing may cause foaming. Overuse may result in tacky and water-sensitive surfaces. * Wetting Agent 16 oz * An additive used to reduce surface tension * Increases the slickness and flow of the paint See More

GOLDEN Acrylic Additive 8 oz Wetting Aid

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Reduce Surface Tension And Increase Paint Flow. Wetting Aid (formerly known as Wetting Agent) is an additive used to reduce the surface tension of the water in the acrylic emulsion, thereby increasing the slickness and flow of the paint. It is useful for achieving rich stains on a porous surface.… Reduce Surface Tension And Increase Paint Flow. Wetting Aid (formerly known as Wetting Agent) is an additive used to reduce the surface tension of the water in the acrylic emulsion, thereby increasing the slickness and flow of the paint. It is useful for achieving rich stains on a porous surface. The new formula is safer and less likely to be accidentally over-used by artists (overuse in the old version of Wetting Agent could cause paint to remain tacky, among other issues). Children should not use wetting Aid. Directions: Always dilute with water before use. Do not use alone or as a painting medium. Dilutions can be added directly to paint or used to pre-wet canvas or paper to increase staining or spread. Dilution: Add 1/4 fl, oz. to 8 fl, oz. of water, 1 fl oz. to 1-quart water, or 4 fl, oz. to 1-gallon water. Aggressive shaking, stirring, or brushing may cause foaming. Overuse may result in tacky and water-sensitive surfaces. * Wetting Agent 8 oz * An additive used to reduce surface tension * Increases the slickness and flow of the paint See More

QoR Lift Aid™ Medium, 118ml

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QoR Watercolor Medium That Expands The Abilities Of Your Watercolors! Lift Aid is a fluid medium that is applied to the surface and improves the lifting of watercolors. May be applied to paper before painting or between washes. * Lift Aid Medium - 118 ml Preparation Pour QoR Watercolor Medium That Expands The Abilities Of Your Watercolors! Lift Aid is a fluid medium that is applied to the surface and improves the lifting of watercolors. May be applied to paper before painting or between washes. * Lift Aid Medium - 118 ml Preparation Pour See More

GOLDEN Acrylic Additive 4 oz Wetting Aid

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Reduce Surface Tension And Increase Paint Flow. Wetting Aid (formerly known as Wetting Agent) is an additive used to reduce the surface tension of the water in the acrylic emulsion, thereby increasing the slickness and flow of the paint. It is useful for achieving rich stains on a porous surface.… Reduce Surface Tension And Increase Paint Flow. Wetting Aid (formerly known as Wetting Agent) is an additive used to reduce the surface tension of the water in the acrylic emulsion, thereby increasing the slickness and flow of the paint. It is useful for achieving rich stains on a porous surface. The new formula is safer and less likely to be accidentally over-used by artists (overuse in the old version of Wetting Agent could cause paint to remain tacky, among other issues). Children should not use wetting Aid. Directions: Always dilute with water before use. Do not use alone or as a painting medium. Dilutions can be added directly to paint or used to pre-wet canvas or paper to increase staining or spread. Dilution: Add 1/4 fl, oz. to 8 fl, oz. of water, 1 fl oz. to 1-quart water, or 4 fl, oz. to 1-gallon water. Aggressive shaking, stirring, or brushing may cause foaming. Overuse may result in tacky and water-sensitive surfaces. * Wetting Agent 4 oz * An additive used to reduce surface tension * Increases the slickness and flow of the paint See More

QoR Watercolor Mediums & Grounds

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…creative range and control of watercolors, whether the objective is modulating colors through lifting with Lift Aid™, extending colors to their most distant point with Watercolor Medium, or unleashing the flow of colors with Synthetic Ox Gall. Where our mediums carry forward traditional painting… QoR Watercolor Mediums & Grounds Expand the abilities of your watercolors! Designed to perform effortlessly with QoR Watercolors, these watercolor mediums exist to expand the abilities of any watercolor paint. Included in this line of watercolor mediums are an array transformation possibilities, such as the Light Dimensional Ground, which turns watercolors into a paste-like substance for added texture, or the Lift Aid, which awards artists the ability to lift watercolors, even after they have dried. Made with top quality materials, QoR Watercolor Mediums are sure to impress watercolorists of any skill level! * Synthetic Ox Gall (59 ml) - Synthetic Ox Gall is a wetting agent that improves the flow of watercolors. Adding 2-5 drops to your water makes paints easier to apply and blend when creating washes. Wetting paper with the water/Synthetic Ox Gal mixture will assist in creating clean, uniform washes and improves wetting on hard sized papers. * Watercolor Medium (59 ml) - Watercolor Medium is a general all-purpose medium used to increase the transparency and flow of watercolors. If used in larger amounts it will also increase the gloss and saturation of the colors. * Lift Aid™ (118 ml) - Lift Aid™ is a fluid medium that is applied to the surface and improves the lifting of watercolors. May be applied to paper before painting or between washes. * Watercolor Ground (237 ml) - Watercolor Ground is an acrylic primer that creates a porous surface similar to hot press paper on many different materials, including canvas and panels. It dries to an absorbent, lightfast and flexible surface that can endure repeated lifting and scrubbing. Allows for a full range of watercolor techniques, including wash and staining effects. It can also be brushed on to return stained areas to an absorbent white surface. * Light Dimensional Ground (237 ml) - Light Dimensional Ground is a white, lightweight paste that can be spread like frosting. It can be applied smooth and thinly, or built up to create ridges, peaks and other interesting textures. The extremely absorbent surface of Light Dimensional Ground allows color washes to spread quickly, yet allows the artist to create fine lines and detail as well. Dropping color into lightly wetted areas can create beautiful blooms. Creativity & Control The concept of QoR Watercolors does not end with colors. Like every product that comes from GOLDEN, the idea of equipping artists to realize their creative vision inspires our products. QoR Mediums help extend and enhance the creative range and control of watercolors, whether the objective is modulating colors through lifting with Lift Aid™, extending colors to their most distant point with Watercolor Medium, or unleashing the flow of colors with Synthetic Ox Gall. Where our mediums carry forward traditional painting techniques QoR Grounds brings a totally new wave of expression to watercolors. Watercolor Ground quickly transforms nearly any surface into an absorbent bright white painting surface similar to hot-press papers, while Light Dimensional Ground transforms the surface with texture to a lustrous modeled surfaces that you design. See More