Retarders are used to counter the fast drying properties of acrylic paints, making possible the usage of wet-on-wet or other techniques which would otherwise require oil paints. When used correctly, they can keep the paint wet from half an hour extra to a full day's working time. Applying too much retardant, however, can prevent a layer from drying correctly for as long as the retardant is present, causing future damage to the painting unless the affected layer of paint is removed or re-mixed.
Contentedit
They generally contain glycol (such as propylene glycol) or glycerin-based additives.
Home-Madeedit
For home-made acrylic retarder, water glycerol down about 5:1 (water: glycerol) and apply to paint.[1]
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