Fixing thick, gummy acrylic craft paint in bottles
Hi there: Any suggestions for "fixing" acrylic craft paint (in bottles) when it starts to get thick, gummy, etc? I've seen suggestions for adding water? But wasn't sure if there was something better? thanks
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Water works. There is a product call Flow Improver but is pricey. Cheaper to just buy a new bottle than to use it.
Hi there, I agree water will work just fine with any paint that is water based (acrylic) just add a little and thoroughly mix before adding more to not accidentally thin it out too much.
Craft acrylic paint is so inexpensive, that I would suggest to replace the bottles that have dried up, or use the paint for texture in a looser application. But you can try water to thin the paint---but not more than one-third of the amount of paint you are thinning. If you use more than 30% water, your paint will lose its opaqueness and will result in a "wash" paint. You could also use Gel Medium but your paintings will show an increase in brush strokes. The best thing to use is a FLOW AID ADDITIVE that extends the life and drying time of acrylic paint. Liquitex makes a good additive as well as Golden. I only use an additive when painting with more expensive paints like GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylics or Fluid Acrylics.
I use a little water to thin it out, too much and you have a wash type product. It is an inexpensive product, even though many dislike being wasteful, you may have to replace it.
This may help:
https://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-dilute-acrylic-paint-that-is-too-thick-or-too-hard
I've added water and it's been fine. Start with a few drops so you don't thin it too much.
Water has always worked for me. Don't be too impatient... let the water mingle overnite!
How old is the paint?
How airtight are the containers that it has been sitting in?
If the paint has already developed a 'skin' on top, this will have to be entirely removed first before you try to re-hydrate it.