Liquitex Slow Dri-Gel Retarder Additive 237ml

Liquitex Slow-Dri Gel Retarder Additive 237ml

Liquitex Slow-Dri Gel Retarder Additive is an acrylic medium designed to extend the working time of acrylic colours, helping slow drying and improve blending. Its gel consistency provides more body than a traditional liquid retarder, making it useful for wet-on-wet techniques, smooth colour transitions, detailed painting and techniques where additional working time is needed.

What it does

• Extends the drying time of acrylic colours
• Keeps acrylic paint workable for longer
• Helps improve blending and colour transitions
• Supports wet-on-wet acrylic painting techniques
• Provides a gel consistency that can add body to acrylic colours
• Useful for detailed work where more manipulation time is needed
• Can be mixed with Liquitex Acrylic colours

How to use it

• Mix a small amount with Liquitex Acrylic colours before application
• Adjust the amount according to the desired working time and consistency
• Use for wet-on-wet painting and gradual colour blending
• Apply to a clean, prepared surface using suitable painting tools
• Work the paint while it remains open and 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 interfere with normal acrylic film formation and drying
• Do not treat it as a substitute for an acrylic medium or binder when large quantities are required
• Do not apply excessively thick layers without allowing adequate drying time
• Do not disturb the surface unnecessarily while the paint is drying
• Do not use on unprepared or unsuitable surfaces