--- product_id: 9955684 title: "Retarder by GOLDEN, 8 fl oz. / 237 ml bottle, Professional Acrylic Fluid Mediums and Additives" brand: "golden" price: "€ 44.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Golden" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9955684-retarder-by-golden-8-fl-oz-237-ml-bottle-professional store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Extends acrylic drying time by up to 24 hours Enhances wet-in-wet blending for flawless gradients Made in USA by a 40+ year expert, employee-owned Retarder by GOLDEN, 8 fl oz. / 237 ml bottle, Professional Acrylic Fluid Mediums and Additives **Brand:** golden **Price:** € 44.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⏳ Paint Longer, Blend Better, Create Brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Retarder by GOLDEN, 8 fl oz. / 237 ml bottle, Professional Acrylic Fluid Mediums and Additives by golden - **How much does it cost?** € 44.89 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/9955684-retarder-by-golden-8-fl-oz-237-ml-bottle-professional) ## Best For - golden enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted golden brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Oil-Paint Feel:** Transforms acrylics with smooth, buttery consistency for advanced techniques. - • **Palette Savior:** Reduces skinning on palettes, keeping your colors fresh and ready. - • **Master Your Medium:** Prolongs acrylic paint open time for seamless blending and precision. - • **Eco & Artist Friendly:** Clear, crack-resistant formula made in the USA by an employee-owned company. - • **Trusted Craftsmanship:** Crafted by Golden, a veteran brand with 40+ years of artist-focused innovation. ## Overview Golden Retarder is a professional-grade acrylic medium that extends drying time up to 24 hours, enabling advanced wet-in-wet techniques and reducing palette skinning. This clear, crack-resistant additive is made in the USA by a trusted, employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise, perfect for artists seeking greater control and longevity in their acrylic painting process. ## Description Additive used to increase open drying time of acrylic paints. Useful for wet in wet techniques and reducing skinning on the palette. Packaging in bottles Review: Amazing and different than others - CLEAR gel and love that for mixing in. Now always mix a couple drops into premixed colors I’ve made and put in my 1oz sealed containers to insure continuous use. More control than other mediums of a like kind to keep paint nice and useable. Also wonderful for your palette. When working in sun and other studio lights my acrylics last much longer. Blending and mixing acrylics down to small areas now stay usable much longer. Found benefits in both wet and regular palettes. As I prefer the standard now thanks to Golden Retarder no longer loose or end up wasting my paint. Review: Great product! - I really like this product! Just a drop or two gives my acrylic paints a smooth feel and makes mixtures on the palette last longer when I come back to them. On the canvas, it extends the time I can work with blending my paints allowing me to achieve the feel of oil painting. It also helps rejuvenate paint that has gotten a bit dried out in the tube and makes them smooth and workable again. Just make sure you don’t use too much! ## Features - Retarder is an additive used to increase the open (drying) time of acrylic paints. Useful for wet in wet techniques and reducing skinning on the palette - Made in the USA by an employee-owned company with more than 40 years of experience making paint for professional artists ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0009HAB58 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #13,681 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #331 in Art Paints | | Brand Name | GOLDEN | | Color | Clear | | Color Code | FFFFFF | | Container Type | Bottle | | Coverage | Medium | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (829) | | Dry Time In Hours | 24 | | Finish Type | Semi-Gloss | | Full Cure Time | 1 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00738797358058 | | Included Components | 8oz Bottle | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | Golden Artist Colors, Inc. | | Model Name | GLDNMED237-3580 | | Model Number | 0003580-5 | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Part Number | 0003580-5 | | Size | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Crack Resistant | | Specific Uses For Product | Interior | | Surface Recommendation | Plastic | | UPC | 738797358058 | | Unit Count | 8.0 Fluid Ounces | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GOLDEN - **Color:** Clear - **Finish Type:** Semi-Gloss - **Item Volume:** 8 Fluid Ounces - **Paint Type:** Acrylic - **Size:** 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) - **Special Feature:** Crack Resistant - **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior - **Surface Recommendation:** Plastic - **Unit Count:** 8.0 Fluid Ounces ## Images ![Retarder by GOLDEN, 8 fl oz. / 237 ml bottle, Professional Acrylic Fluid Mediums and Additives - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KPQHumfOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing and different than others *by S***Z on August 17, 2022* CLEAR gel and love that for mixing in. Now always mix a couple drops into premixed colors I’ve made and put in my 1oz sealed containers to insure continuous use. More control than other mediums of a like kind to keep paint nice and useable. Also wonderful for your palette. When working in sun and other studio lights my acrylics last much longer. Blending and mixing acrylics down to small areas now stay usable much longer. Found benefits in both wet and regular palettes. As I prefer the standard now thanks to Golden Retarder no longer loose or end up wasting my paint. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product! *by E***E on May 19, 2021* I really like this product! Just a drop or two gives my acrylic paints a smooth feel and makes mixtures on the palette last longer when I come back to them. On the canvas, it extends the time I can work with blending my paints allowing me to achieve the feel of oil painting. It also helps rejuvenate paint that has gotten a bit dried out in the tube and makes them smooth and workable again. Just make sure you don’t use too much! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast shipment and great quality *by J***N on February 17, 2025* Works very well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Retarder by GOLDEN, 8 fl oz. / 237 ml bottle, Professional Acrylic Fluid Mediums and Additives - Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White - Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint, 250ml (8.5-oz) Tube, Titanium White --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9955684-retarder-by-golden-8-fl-oz-237-ml-bottle-professional](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9955684-retarder-by-golden-8-fl-oz-237-ml-bottle-professional) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*