Liquitex Slow Dri-Fluid Retarder Additive 118ml

Liquitex Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder Additive 118ml

Liquitex Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder Additive is an acrylic additive designed to slow the drying time of acrylic colours, giving artists more time to blend, manipulate and work with paint before it sets. Its fluid consistency is ideal for maintaining the flow and workability of acrylic colours, making it particularly useful for wet-on-wet techniques, smooth blending and detailed painting.

What it does

• Extends the working time of acrylic colours
• Slows the drying rate of acrylic paint
• Helps keep paint workable for longer
• Improves blending and smooth colour transitions
• Supports wet-on-wet acrylic painting techniques
• Maintains a fluid consistency when mixed with acrylic colours
• Useful for detailed painting and techniques requiring additional working time

How to use it

• Mix a small amount with Liquitex Acrylic colours before application
• Adjust the amount to achieve the desired working time and paint consistency
• Use for wet-on-wet painting and gradual colour blending
• Apply to a clean, prepared surface using a brush or other suitable tool
• Continue manipulating and blending the paint while it remains workable
• Allow the finished artwork to dry thoroughly before applying additional layers or finishes

How not to use it

• Do not use excessive amounts, as too much retarder can affect the drying and film formation of acrylic paint
• Do not use it as a substitute for an acrylic medium or binder
• Do not apply excessively thick layers without allowing sufficient drying time
• Do not disturb the surface unnecessarily while the paint is drying
• Do not use on unprepared or unsuitable surfaces