Paint Mediums & Additives

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Homax Anti-Skid Paint Additive, 16 oz, Tread-Tex

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Glitter for Paint [5.3oz] – Holographic Silver with 2 x Buffing Pads – Glitter for Painting Walls for Luminous Paint Finish on Interior or Exterior Walls, Ceilings, and Wood - Glitter Paint Additive

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Liquitex Professional Fluid Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Slow-Dri Blending

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DecoArt Pouring Medium 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

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Liquitex Professional Matte Medium, 237ml (8-oz)

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Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Fabric Medium

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Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White

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Flood Floetrol 1 qt. Clear Latex Paint Additive

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Paint Mediums & Additive Benefits

Controlled Viscosity
Adjust thickness and flow for smooth glazes or heavy impasto without compromising pigment strength.
Extended Working Time
Slow-dry additives let you blend seamlessly and soften edges long after your initial pass.
Texture & Structure
Incorporate modeling pastes, gels, or fibers to build relief, sculpt surfaces, and add three-dimensional interest.
Altered Finish
Shift sheen from matte to gloss or unify uneven surface reflections for a polished final look.
Preservation & Protection
UV inhibitors, stabilizers, and archival resins shield pigments from yellowing, cracking, and environmental damage.

Common Medium & Additive Types

Category	Purpose	Typical Additives
Acrylic Mediums	Extension, gloss, impasto	Heavy-body gels, pouring mediums, glazing liquids
Oil Mediums	Drying control, gloss adjustment	Linseed oil, stand oil, alkyd medium
Watercolor Additives	Improved flow, granulation, lifting	Gum arabic, ox gall, glycerin
Texture Pastes	Build sculptural relief	Modeling paste, pumice gel, fiber paste
Drying & Retarder Additives	Control open time	Retarder gel, slow-dry medium, siccative

Choosing Your Mediums

Identify Your Base Paint
• Match your medium to acrylic, oil, or watercolor formulations for compatibility.
Define Your Workflow
• Quick layering? Choose fast-dry or alkyd additives.
• Extended blending? Opt for retarders or slow-dry oils.
Determine Desired Finish
• For high shine, pick gloss or varnish mediums.
• For subdued surfaces, use matting additives.
Consider Archival Needs
• Look for non-yellowing, UV-stable formulas when longevity matters.
Test in Small Batches
• Trial your ratios on scrap panels to fine-tune consistency and ensure color fidelity.

Bonus Tips

Always add medium to paint—never the reverse—to maintain pigment concentration.
Label your custom mixes with ratios and dates for easy replication.
Use palette knives to blend gels and pastes, preserving peak structure and avoiding air pockets.
Pre-mix heavy gels before use to remove bubbles and ensure even texture.
Clean tools immediately—once cured, gels and additives become stubborn to remove.

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