Golden GAC 100 Acrylic Primer and Extender: Versatile Ground Preparation and Pigment Wetting
Golden GAC 100 is a foundational technical medium designed for artists who require a multi-purpose liquid polymer for both surface preparation and custom paint formulation. This thin, translucent gloss medium is engineered with a unique ability to wet out solids more efficiently than standard acrylic binders, making it the premier choice for creating homemade paints from dry pigments. It serves as a flexible, high-utility bridge between the substrate and the final artistic application, providing a professional-grade base for complex creative projects.
Key Features and Artistic Benefits
- Superior Pigment Wetting: Formulated to penetrate and encompass solids and dry pigments more readily than other polymers, ensuring a smooth, consistent dispersion for custom paint manufacturing.
- Enhanced Film Flexibility: Utilizes a 100% Acrylic Resin binder that remains highly flexible after curing, reducing the risk of cracking on flexible supports such as canvas or paper.
- Support Induced Discoloration (SID) Protection: Provides a foundational barrier that helps block impurities and tannins from the substrate—such as wood or cotton—from migrating into and yellowing the paint layers.
- Luminous Translucent Finish: Dries to a clear, high-gloss film that maintains the saturation of pigments while increasing the depth and transparency of glazes and washes.
Application and Usage Guidelines
- Substrate Sizing and Priming: Apply directly to raw supports to seal the surface before gesso application; for advanced protection against discoloration, consider layering with Golden Gloss Medium as a follow-up step.
- Custom Paint Formulation: Slowly incorporate dry pigments into the medium until a smooth paste is achieved; the low viscosity of GAC 100 makes it ideal for producing fluid-style custom colors.
- Thinning and Extending: Mix with any acrylic color to increase transparency and volume without compromising the adhesive strength or the long-term durability of the paint film.
- Tool Maintenance: The thin nature of this medium allows it to settle into brush ferrules quickly; clean all equipment immediately after use with water and soap to prevent the high-quality resin from hardening.
Technical Specifications
- Product Identification: Golden Artist Colors GAC 100 Acrylic Primer and Extender
- Base Chemistry: 100% Acrylic Resin Emulsion
- Finish: Translucent High Gloss
- Viscosity: Low (Fluid)
- Cleanup Requirements: Water and Soap
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