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U.S. Art Supply Acrylic Retarder Acrylic Medium, 200ml Tube - Mixed with Color Gives You Longer Working Times

U.S. Art Supply Acrylic Retarder Acrylic Medium, 200ml Tube - Mixed with Color Gives You Longer Working Times

Q: How do you use it? How much do you have to add? Thank you

There are so many ways to use Acrylic Retarder, more than I can write about here, but to list just a few ideas: 1)you can mix it with the water in your spray mist bottle; 2) blend it into your "mixing white" paint; 3) cover your blank canvas with a thin film before starting your painting. And I found some very good tips on how to use retarder on YouTube.

Q: Can it be used with gouache?

Only if you're using an acrylic gouache otherwise you don't want it. Gouache uses water-based binders same as watercolors do. The nice thing about gouache is you can keep it going by sprinkling a bit of water into it until you're done. Even if it dries you can rework it just by reintroducing a little bit of water and reworking it into its brushable form again! Acrylic uses an acrylic polymer (plastic)binder that's water-soluble when wet until it dries then it's dry. Period. Save your money for some more colors or better, a color wheel and some literature and keep your paint wet and your powder dry and good painting! Mark

Q: I am making a homemade airbrush thinner and in need of a new paint retarder. Does anyone have experience using this through an airbrush? Thanks

I don’t have experience with the airbrush, but a retarder will slow the drying time and it will be thicker. I’d go with a medium flow, but I’m not sure how it would work since I’ve never used an airbrush.

Q: Does using this require a ventilated room?

No, I can not detect any odor at all. Love this product

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Brand
U.S. Art
Colour
Random color
Finish type
Matte
Size
6.76 Fl Oz of
Item volume
200

⏳Extends paint drying time by up to 50%

🎨Maintains original paint color integrity

💧Non-yellowing, water-resistant finish

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Description

⏳ Paint Longer, Create Stronger – Don’t Let Time Limit Your Masterpiece!

SAFE LIGHTWEIGHT - Non-toxic, easy-to-handle medium that dries matte and water-resistant for lasting artwork.
TRUE COLORS ALWAYS - Clear liquid ensures your acrylic hues stay vibrant and unchanged—no unwanted color shifts.
SEAMLESS CONSISTENCY - Enhances your paint without altering its original texture or flow—pure creative control.
MASTER YOUR CANVAS TIME - Slow drying formula gives you up to 50% longer working time to perfect every stroke.
NO MORE PALETTE SKINNING - Keeps your paints fresh longer by reducing skin formation on your palette.

U.S. Art Supply Acrylic Retarder is a 200ml non-toxic acrylic medium designed to slow drying time by up to 50%, allowing artists extended working time without compromising paint color or consistency. It dries to a matte, water-resistant, and non-yellowing finish, reducing paint skinning on palettes and preserving the integrity of your acrylic paints for flawless, professional results.

Specifications

Manufacturer	U.S. Art Supply
Part number	AM-5003-200
Item Weight	222 g
Product Dimensions	7.62 x 5.08 x 16.51 cm; 222 g
Item model number	AM-5003-200
Size	6.76 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Color	Random color
Finish	Matte
Material	Acrylic
Coverage	Medium
Special Features	Non Toxic
Specific uses	Interior/Exterior
Included components	Acrylic, Palette
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No

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How do you use it? How much do you have to add? Thank you

Can it be used with gouache?

I am making a homemade airbrush thinner and in need of a new paint retarder. Does anyone have experience using this through an airbrush? Thanks

Does using this require a ventilated room?

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