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Polymer White Acrylic Paint

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September 25th, 2014 - 06:50 PM

Polymer White Acrylic Paint

This is just one of my formulas that I'm willing to share. Polymer white acrylic paint is a titanium white paint used to make your acrylic paintings appear to have more depth giving them the appearance of oil paintings. Polymer white acrylic paint is very similar to “liquid” or “magic” white of oil paints. The simple formula for polymer white acrylic paint is as follows.

1 part retarder*
8 parts acrylic titanium white paint
Distilled water as needed until you get the consistency that is similar to heavy cream.
Store polymer white mixture in a plastic double walled jar
Work Fast

The best subjects are landscape and seascape but polymer white acrylic paint can be used for any subject matter after you get accustomed to using the paint.

Application:
Pour about a teaspoon to a tablespoon onto a palette**
Spray canvas with water
Apply polymer white with a damp 1½” to 3” brush***
Always remember to keep the humidity level set between medium to moist (about halfway) on the dial or gauge.

*I use an industrial grade retarder (Floetrol)
**I use hefty Styrofoam deep dish platter plates for palette
***I use a Purdy industrial paint brush 1.5"-3" depending on the size of the canvas

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