{"product_id":"liquitex-professional-slow-dri-blending-medium-118ml-4-oz-extends-drying-time-up-to-40-increases-transparency-and-gloss","title":"Liquitex Professional Slow-Dri Blending Medium 118ml (4 oz) — extends drying time up to 40%, increases transparency and gloss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquitex Slow-Dri Blending Medium Fluid is a 118ml acrylic medium that slows drying up to 40% to give artists longer blending and working time without weakening the paint film.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for painters who need more time to manipulate acrylics, this fluid medium thins heavier colours, increases transparency and gloss, and maintains flexibility and adhesion when dry. It mixes seamlessly with Liquitex Heavy Body and Soft Body colours, drying clear to reveal rich pigment and resisting yellowing or cracking on canvas and other surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this medium extend blending time for acrylics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-Dri Blending Medium uses a formulation that delays evaporation and slows polymer set-up, giving you up to 40% more time to blend wet paint than unmodified acrylics. Unlike simple retarders, you can mix any proportion into your paint without compromising film strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtends working time up to 40% for smoother transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix any amount into Heavy Body or Soft Body colours safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces viscosity of thicker paints to improve flow and leveling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDries clear to preserve colour intensity and gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat changes should I expect to paint handling and finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding the medium increases flow and transparency while maintaining a fluid consistency similar to Soft Body paints. The dried film remains flexible and water-resistant, with enhanced gloss when used as a final fixative or mixed into colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreates smoother, self-leveling surfaces with reduced brushstrokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImproves blending for glazes, scumbles, and soft gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be atomized with water (1:1 mix) for airbrush or misting applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-yellowing and conforms to ASTM D4236 for safe classroom use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich paints and surfaces work best with this Liquitex medium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is formulated to intermix with Liquitex Professional Acrylics—both Heavy Body and Soft Body—while remaining compatible with surfaces that accept traditional acrylics: canvas, paper, wood, and primed boards. It adds flexibility and adhesion so painted films resist cracking on flexible supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixes with Liquitex Heavy Body to thin and extend drying time without losing pigment strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse with Soft Body to lengthen drying and increase transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply to canvas, paper, wood, and other acrylic-friendly supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for studio, classroom, and mixed-media work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I use it beyond extending drying time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond blending, this medium acts as an extender to increase paint volume and transparency and as a fixative to raise gloss. It’s also useful as an airbrush or misting medium when diluted, and it won’t compromise the durability of the paint film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtender: increase volume and transparency without losing colour depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFixative\/gloss: apply in thin coats or atomize with a 1:1 water mix for sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAirbrush-ready when diluted appropriately for smooth application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-toxic and water-resistant when dry for long-lasting pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Liquitex Slow-Dri Blending Medium Fluid is ideal for professional and student artists who want more time to blend acrylics, painters shifting from oils to acrylics who miss longer working windows, and instructors teaching wet-on-wet acrylic techniques. It’s useful for portraitists, illustrators, and mixed-media artists needing smooth transitions and durable, clear-drying results. Keep in mind that while the medium extends workability, proper ventilation and standard studio safety are recommended during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA unique formulation that extends drying time up to 40% for blending with acrylics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight, non-toxic and dries to a water-resistant, non-yellowing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes 4-oz \/ 118ml bottle of medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colours and Mediums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I mix any amount of Slow-Dri Blending Medium into my acrylic paint?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. You can mix any proportion into Liquitex paints without compromising film strength or adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Will this medium make my painting yellow or crack over time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No. It dries clear, is non-yellowing, flexible, and formulated to resist cracking on suitable surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Liquitex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55252139082065,"sku":"B001UNYH3W","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/liquitex-slow-dri-front-label.jpg?v=1791648532","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/liquitex-professional-slow-dri-blending-medium-118ml-4-oz-extends-drying-time-up-to-40-increases-transparency-and-gloss","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}