Master Seamless Blending with Amsterdam Acrylic Retarder 070
Amsterdam Acrylic Retarder 070 is a specialized additive designed for artists who require extended working time when using rapid-drying acrylics. This medium is essential for mastering wet-on-wet techniques, allowing for smooth color transitions and soft blending that would otherwise be difficult to achieve. By slowing the evaporation process without compromising the vibrancy or structural integrity of your pigments, this retarder provides the additional "open time" needed for intricate studio work.
Key Features and Artistic Benefits
- Extended Working Time: Increases the drying time of acrylic paint by a maximum of 20%, buying you critical minutes to refine blends and rework specific areas of your composition.
- Preserved Color Integrity: Meticulously formulated to have little to no effect on the viscosity, opacity, or intensity of your paint, ensuring your results remain true to your vision.
- Smooth Color Transitions: Facilitates professional-grade gradients and soft-edge blending, making it an indispensable tool for portraiture, landscapes, and atmospheric effects.
- Total Evaporation: Once the drying process is complete, the retarder evaporates entirely from the paint film, leaving behind a pure, durable acrylic finish.
- Concentrated Efficiency: A high-performance formula where a small amount—maximum 5%—is sufficient to achieve the desired effect.
Application and Usage Guidelines
- Mixing Instructions: Use sparingly. Add a maximum of 5% retarder to your paint. For the most homogenous mixture, blend the retarder thoroughly into the paint on your palette using a painting knife.
- Dilution: While the retarder can be thinned with water, remember that the total mixture should still adhere to the 5% maximum retarder-to-paint ratio to ensure a stable paint film.
- Tool Maintenance: Ensure the longevity of your brushes and palette knives by cleaning all utensils with water immediately after use.
- Environmental Conditions: Apply at temperatures above 10° Celsius to ensure proper film formation.
- Storage: To maintain the quality of the medium, store in a cool place and ensure the product remains free of frost.
Technical Specifications
- Product Identification: 070 Retarder
- Drying Extension: Up to 20% increase in open time
- Maximum Mix Ratio: 5% Retarder to 95% Paint
- Finish Profile: Neutral (Does not affect sheen or opacity)
- Water Resistance: Maintains standard acrylic water resistance once dry
- Cleanup Requirement: Clean utensils with water
- Origin: Crafted to Amsterdam’s Premium Quality Standards
