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title: "Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder"
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# 4-hour extended drying time binder-free fluid for pure acrylic flow reduces paint skinning on palette Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** FREE
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Slow down time, speed up brilliance.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/276864804-liquitex-professional-effects-medium-118ml-4-oz-slow-dri-fluid)

## Best For

- liquitex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted liquitex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Palette Perfection:** Significantly reduces paint skinning, keeping your palette fresh and ready for longer sessions.
- • **Fade-Resistant Finish:** Achieve a professional matte finish that stands the test of time and light exposure.
- • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** With a 4.6-star rating from over 1,300 artists, join the community elevating their craft.
- • **Maximize Your Creative Window:** Extends acrylic paint open time by up to 4 hours for flawless blending and layering.
- • **Pure Acrylic Flow, No Compromise:** Binder-free formula ensures your colors stay vibrant and true without unwanted additives.

## Overview

Liquitex Professional Effects Medium is a 118ml slow-dri fluid retarder designed to extend the working time of acrylic paints by up to 4 hours. Its binder-free formula reduces paint skinning on palettes, ensuring smoother blending and longer creative sessions. Ideal for artists seeking a fade-resistant matte finish, this medium is highly rated and trusted globally for enhancing acrylic painting performance.

## Description

Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder | Extends Open Time of Color/Medium by 40%, Blendable & Workable for Longer, Maintains Transparency, Lowers Viscosity : desertcart.ae: Beauty

Review: Wonderful product - Thins paint so well and they become nice and creamy The paint maintains its colour
Review: Necessario - Dipingo con gli acrilici e tengo sempre a disposizione il ritardante.

## Features

- A Binder-Free Fluid With Slow Drying Agents
- Increases ‘Open‘ (Working) Time Of Acrylic Paint
- Reduces Paint Skinning-Over On Palette

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004M559I2 |
| Age Range Description | all ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,909 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #275 in Art Paints |
| Brand | Liquitex |
| Brand Name | Liquitex |
| Color | Slow-Dri Fluid Additive |
| Color Code | #FFFFFF |
| Colour | Slow-Dri Fluid Additive |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,389 Reviews |
| Dry Time In Hours | 4 |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Finish type | Matte |
| Full Cure Time | 0.5 Hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376926088 |
| Included Components | Acrylic, Palette |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Effects Medium |
| Item Volume | 4 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Item volume | 4 Fluid Ounces |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Model Name | Professional |
| Model Number | 126704 |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | 126704 |
| Size | 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Fade Resistant |
| Special features | Fade Resistant |
| Specific Uses For Product | Art Painting |
| Surface Recommendation | Paper |
| UPC | 094376926088 |
| Unit Count | 4 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Colour:** Slow-Dri Fluid Additive
- **Finish type:** Matte
- **Item volume:** 4 Fluid Ounces
- **Size:** 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: i am not using an airbrush, but i need thin non-glossy glazes. would this work? thanks**
A: I know this is late,but I use Golden Airbrush medium to thin my paint for glazes.

**Q: Can this be used to thin (Vallejo) Acrylic-Polyurethane liquid primers (for miniatures)?**
A: I don't know. From what I hear you can use it to thin just about any acrylic-based paint. However, not sure how the polyurethane in the primer would react. I think a good test would be to mix it up and see. Start with the primer in a mixing cup (couple of drops), then add the airbrush medium a drop at a time (mixing each time and checking consistency, clumping, etc). If you get a good mix without clumps and about the consistency of low-fat milk, you should be able to apply through an airbrush. I would recommend testing on a test plate to see how it adheres before using it on your finish piece! Good Luck.

**Q: *For those who used both products*, please: Is this different different from pouring effect medium?**
A: The "Pouring effect medium" has more control, but the flow aid is mainly used for completely liquefying the paint, while keeping consistent color I have used this with airbrush art, and mixing effects with other Liquitex/other brand acrylic mediums.  On a more casual, non-air-brush point of view:  This can totally thin paint, but there is other stuff out there, that will suit your needs.  BONUS**  This works wonders if you 1. need a shorter drying time OR 2. Have lesser quality acrylic in old tubes and want to turn out well.

**Q: I have createx airbrush paint for nail art.  The problem is it air comes out but no paint.  Ive cleaned the needle still no paint spray.**
A: The number of reasons why your air brush is not working is huge.  I would try and verify that you can shoot water through the air brush, if you can, the you can fiddle with air pressure, or thin the paint, or clean the brush, or go to a larger tip size.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful product
*by K***A on 11 June 2023*

Thins paint so well and they become nice and creamy The paint maintains its colour

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Necessario
*by F***C on 17 April 2021*

Dipingo con gli acrilici e tengo sempre a disposizione il ritardante.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great
*by R***I on 25 October 2024*

The bottle says not to mix this alongside other additives, so most of the time I only add this to my paints for use with an airbrush and it can both thin the mediums while preventing them from drying as fast. In particular, it helps me prevent dry tip buildup while using primer. I’ve used this with dollar craft paint, dedicated airbrush paint, acrylic ink, and water based primers.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder
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*Store origin: PE*
*Last updated: 2026-10-06*