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AK Interactive AKAD050 Acrylic Drying Retarder Gel – 60ml | Extends Paint Workability
AK Interactive Acrylic Drying Retarder Gel
AKAD050 - 60ml Premium Paint Medium
Extend your paint's working time by 50%+ for perfect blending and transitions
⏱️ Master Paint Working Time
AK Interactive's Acrylic Drying Retarder Gel (AKAD050) is the essential tool for unlocking professional blending techniques. This specialized medium extends your acrylic paint's working time by more than 50%, giving you the crucial extra minutes needed to create perfect color transitions and soft edges.
Unlike water, which simply thins paint and can weaken its binding properties, this professional-grade retarder maintains your paint's full adhesion, opacity, and finish qualities while significantly delaying drying time. The result is a game-changer for advanced techniques like wet blending and glazing.
- Extends drying time by more than 50%
- Creates softer edges and perfect transitions
- Maintains paint opacity and adhesion properties
- Essential for wet-on-wet blending techniques
- Generous 60ml bottle for hundreds of applications
🖌️ Unlock Advanced Techniques
Essential Applications:
👉 Wet Blending
Apply two adjacent colors with retarder added, then blend at the boundary for seamless transitions without harsh lines.
👉 Two-Brush Blending
Apply paint mixed with retarder, then use a clean, damp brush to feather and blend edges for ultra-smooth gradients.
👉 Glazing
Create thin, translucent layers that have more working time to eliminate tide marks and ensure smooth application.
👉 Airbrushing
Add to airbrush paint to prevent tip-dry and allow for longer spray sessions without clogs or interruptions.
📋 How To Use
💡 Pro Painting Tips
- Less is more - Start with small amounts and adjust. Too much retarder can prevent complete drying.
- Perfect for large areas - Particularly useful when painting vehicles, large surfaces, or blending skin tones.
- Combine with wet palette - For maximum working time, use both a wet palette and retarder.
- Prevent coffee staining - Helps eliminate tide marks when applying thin washes or glazes.
- Combat dry climate - Essential for painters in dry or hot environments where paint dries too quickly.
- Store properly - Keep cap tightly sealed and store upright to maintain gel consistency.
🎯 Perfect For
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Figure Painters
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Fine Artists
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Scale Modelers
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Airbrush Users
🔍 Technical Specs
Elevate Your Painting Techniques
Add AK Interactive Acrylic Drying Retarder Gel to your painting toolkit and master professional blending techniques that were previously impossible with fast-drying acrylics.
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