Fluid Retarder for Extended Acrylic Blending and Control

Liquitex Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder is a professional-grade acrylic medium designed to slow the drying time of acrylic paints and mediums by up to 40%. This allows artists more working time to blend colors, refine detail, and work wet-in-wet without the pressure of fast-drying surfaces. As a fluid additive, it mixes easily with soft body paints, inks, or other acrylic mediums, reducing paint skinning on the palette and keeping mixtures open longer for more expressive and subtle transitions.

Ideal for fine detail work, soft gradients, or large-scale blending, Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder gives artists greater control over timing and finish without compromising paint stability or adhesion. It’s especially useful in dry or warm studio environments where acrylics tend to dry too quickly. Whether you're layering glazes, building up a slow transition, or blending intricate brushwork, this retarder helps you take full advantage of acrylic's potential—at your pace.

Key Features

• Slows acrylic drying time by up to 40%
• Fluid consistency integrates smoothly with paints and mediums
• Helps prevent paint skinning on the palette
• Maintains paint stability, adhesion, and archival integrity
• Non-yellowing and compatible with all Liquitex acrylic products

Perfect For

• Blending soft gradients and detailed brushwork
• Wet-in-wet techniques and extended color mixing
• Delaying drying time in dry or warm studio environments
• Enhancing control over timing and texture in acrylic work
• Artists working on large areas or detailed compositions