acrylic mediums

[godfather]

I bought liquitex flow enhancer and I have golden acrylic retarder. I would like to make a batch of thinner to use with my paints. What ratios would you folks recommend? Also any ratios for outlining, shading, and glazing would also be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[airhead]

as long as the retarder is not the gel version...

I use about
25% flow aid
25% retarder
50% water

or
25% flow aid
25% retarder
25% airbrush medium (to add more binder)
25% water

But I live in Florida where it is humid. Work under air conditioning and lots of light. Depending on the season, I may cut the retarder back or eliminate it.


As to ratios vs. paint, that depends on the layer and the paint and the color. I use mostly Reaper Master Series.

Paint vs. reducer
Base coat (shadow color) about 1:1
Mid tone also 1:1 or maybe 2:3
Highlight 1:2

 

[J2FcM]

Well, I\'ve used:

1:3 flowaid:water

then

1:1:2 flow aid: slo dry : water

Now, usually, its a small drop of 25% flow aid with water once in a while when I really dont want \"drops\" of paint somplace. Mostly just water now.

 

[Modderrhu]

1:1:15 liquid retarder, W&N flow aid, water for me.

That gives me about 5 minutes working time during our dry winters, and more than enough during our wet summers.

More flow aid seems to make no difference, except for a tendency to foam if I do something silly on the mini, like wash chainmail.