{"product_id":"matisse-mm38-acrylic-thickener-250ml","title":"Matisse MM38 Acrylic Thickener 250ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse MM38 acrylic thickener as an alternative to adding gels and other impasto or building mediums to paint which work by imparting their own thicker bulk to a paint mix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis medium chemically thickens the paint. It is a rheology modifier, that is, it changes the flow and viscosity of the paint, without losing any colour. You may notice a reduced sheen in some colours once dried film which can be adjusted with varnish once dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication \/ Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a few drops to acrylic paint and work it into the paint with a pallet knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContinue to work the paint with the pallet knife until you see the paint thicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you don't see results straight away keep working the paint it will thicken, patience is the key here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse within 24 hours of mixing in - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Use 2-3 % to your paint - any more than 5-7% (depending on the original viscosity) will not continue to thicken the paint but possibly start to thin it down again. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach Matisse paint colour will require a different amount to be added to reach the same consistency. Different colours may require differing amounts of the medium. Compatible with all Matisse acrylic colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrying Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe thickness of the application of this product will determine the length of drying time. For a thin coat, a standard estimation is 48hrs, but prevailing atmospheric conditions upon application will influence drying time (humidity, heat, cold, etc.). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*WARNING do not force dry or use in temperatures above 30℃ as premature skinning may occur trapping water in the coating resulting in an opaque or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1585631682344_6025\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSemi-Gloss to Matt Finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClean-Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClean brushes, palette knives, jugs and hands with warm, soapy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MATISSE MEDIUMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456806068395,"sku":"9310097011157","price":29.16,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6319\/9403\/files\/matisse-mm38-acrylic-thickener-250ml-matisse-mediums-matisse-56553681453343.jpg?v=1748045383","url":"https:\/\/artist-brushes.myshopify.com\/products\/matisse-mm38-acrylic-thickener-250ml","provider":"Art Supplies Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}