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product_id: 276864804
title: "Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder"
brand: "liquitex"
price: "€ 35.13"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Liquitex"
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# Extends acrylic paint working time by up to 50% Binder-free formula for pure color integrity Reduces paint skinning for flawless palettes Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** € 35.13
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Slow down time, speed up brilliance.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** € 35.13 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/276864804-liquitex-professional-effects-medium-118ml-4-oz-slow-dri-fluid)

## Best For

- liquitex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted liquitex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Palette Perfection:** Minimizes paint skinning so your palette stays fresh and ready
- • **Compact & Convenient:** 118ml bottle fits perfectly in your studio setup without clutter
- • **Pure Color, No Compromise:** Binder-free medium preserves the true vibrancy of your acrylics
- • **Maximize Your Creative Flow:** Slow-dri formula extends open time, letting your ideas breathe longer
- • **Professional Grade, Proven Results:** Trusted by artists worldwide with a 4.7-star rating from 1,257 reviews

## Overview

Liquitex Professional Effects Medium is a 118ml slow-drying fluid retarder designed to extend the working time of acrylic paints without compromising color vibrancy. Its binder-free formula reduces paint skinning on palettes, ensuring a smooth, fade-resistant finish favored by professional artists globally.

## Description

Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder : desertcart.ae: Beauty

Review: De verdunnen zorgt voor een mooie dot en een gelijkmatig resultaat.
Review: Good for professional, best quality

## Features

- A Binder-Free Fluid With Slow Drying Agents
- Increases ‘Open‘ (Working) Time Of Acrylic Paint
- Reduces Paint Skinning-Over On Palette

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004M559I2 |
| ASIN  | B004M559I2 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,871 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #54 in Art Paints |
| Color | Slow-Dri Fluid Additive |
| Country of origin  | France |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,257) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,257) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Date First Available  | 7 August 2012 |
| Finish | Matte |
| Included components | Acrylic, Palette |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 45 g |
| Item model number | 126704 |
| Item model number  | 126704 |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Manufacturer  | ColArt Americas |
| Material | Acrylic |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Part number | 126704 |
| Pattern | Effects |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 11 cm; 45 g |
| Product Dimensions  | 5 x 5 x 11 cm; 45 g |
| Size | 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Fade Resistant |
| Specific uses | Art Painting |
| Style | 4-oz |
| Volume | 118 Milliliters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Colour:** Slow-Dri Fluid Additive
- **Finish type:** Matte
- **Item volume:** 4 Fluid Ounces
- **Size:** 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: i am not using an airbrush, but i need thin non-glossy glazes. would this work? thanks**
A: I know this is late,but I use Golden Airbrush medium to thin my paint for glazes.

**Q: Can this be used to thin (Vallejo) Acrylic-Polyurethane liquid primers (for miniatures)?**
A: I don't know. From what I hear you can use it to thin just about any acrylic-based paint. However, not sure how the polyurethane in the primer would react. I think a good test would be to mix it up and see. Start with the primer in a mixing cup (couple of drops), then add the airbrush medium a drop at a time (mixing each time and checking consistency, clumping, etc). If you get a good mix without clumps and about the consistency of low-fat milk, you should be able to apply through an airbrush. I would recommend testing on a test plate to see how it adheres before using it on your finish piece! Good Luck.

**Q: *For those who used both products*, please: Is this different different from pouring effect medium?**
A: The "Pouring effect medium" has more control, but the flow aid is mainly used for completely liquefying the paint, while keeping consistent color I have used this with airbrush art, and mixing effects with other Liquitex/other brand acrylic mediums.  On a more casual, non-air-brush point of view:  This can totally thin paint, but there is other stuff out there, that will suit your needs.  BONUS**  This works wonders if you 1. need a shorter drying time OR 2. Have lesser quality acrylic in old tubes and want to turn out well.

**Q: I have createx airbrush paint for nail art.  The problem is it air comes out but no paint.  Ive cleaned the needle still no paint spray.**
A: The number of reasons why your air brush is not working is huge.  I would try and verify that you can shoot water through the air brush, if you can, the you can fiddle with air pressure, or thin the paint, or clean the brush, or go to a larger tip size.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***N on 5 July 2023*

De verdunnen zorgt voor een mooie dot en een gelijkmatig resultaat.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***T on 29 September 2025*

Good for professional, best quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***Y on 25 May 2025*

Lovely product. Does deliver what's promised. But do not expect it to make your acrylic oil like. It adds about 10-30 minutes. Dries fairly quickly but not like acrylic quickly. If you get it around 1000, it's worth the price. I got mine at 800 on first purchase. The price fluctuates.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder
- Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237ml (8.0 oz), Clear
- Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint, 250ml (8.5-oz) Tube, Titanium White

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*