Acrylic Retard Medium 75ml

Here’s a quick guide for using your Acrylic Retard Medium to slow down the drying time of acrylic paints and improve blending:

1. What it is
2. • An acrylic‐based additive (often glycol or similar retardant)
3. • Designed to extend open‐working time of acrylics without compromising adhesion
4. Basic mixing ratios
5. – Light retardation (minor slowdown): add 5–10% retard medium by volume to your paint
6. – Moderate retardation (good for wet-on-wet blending): 10–20% retard medium
7. – Heavy retardation (very slow drying, glazing applications): up to 30% (use sparingly!)
8. How to use
9. a. Shake the bottle well before use.
10. b. Dispense your acrylic paint onto palette.
11. c. Drop in a little retard medium.
12. d. Mix thoroughly with a palette knife or brush until the color and medium are fully integrated.
13. e. Apply paint as usual—now you’ll have more time to smooth out edges, blend colors, or create glazes.
14. Tips & tricks
15. • Test first: everyone’s studio conditions (temperature, humidity) differ—do a small test stripe to find your ideal ratio.
16. • Avoid over-thinning: too much medium can weaken the paint film, make it tacky, or reduce opacity.
17. • Layering: let each layer dry to touch before adding a heavily retarded next layer, otherwise you may get surface tackiness.
18. • Working temperature: cooler rooms will further slow drying—be mindful if you work in an air-conditioned or very humid environment.
19. Cleanup & storage
20. • Clean brushes and palette with soap and water immediately after use.
21. • Tightly cap the bottle after use to avoid evaporation/contamination.
22. • Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight—do not freeze.
23. Safety
24. • Non-toxic once dry; wash skin with soap and water if spills occur.
25. • Good ventilation recommended for longer glazing sessions.