Great information. Just a tip on preparing the paper for the Masterson palette. Their instructions say to soak it in hot water for 15 minutes or longer before using it. I think you'll find it works much better this way. Then just spray as needed. It should be damp, but not wet. If it ever dries out completely, give it a hot water soak again, before using.
I tried the paper towel method, and it worked great! I actually used parchment paper, and it’s a great alternative for tracing paper. This method kept my paints wet for 2 days! They were a little thinner, but after adding some white it was fine. Definitely recommend trying.
Hi Saena, I have tried all the methods before except for the last one, wet paper towels and wax paper. I used that one last week and was amazed how long and how well my paints stayed moist. Yes, i used a take out container with a lid to keep my paints moist overnight, even over 2 nights. Just ideal. The other methods didn't work as well for me. Thank you so much.
Can’t wait to try this method. I usually use watercolor but lately I’ve been wanting to try acrylic and have been scared of the dry time, your video just made me ready to dive in! Thanks
Thanks so much, specially for the wet paper towel & tracing paper pallet idea. I bought a flat wide, but thin plastic container at WalMart that had a tight lid and this works great to keep my mixed acrylic paints wet. At first I tested it and the paint stayed wet indefinitely. One artist said to leave a tiny crack between the lid and bottom or the paint may get runny as it absorbs moisture from the paper towel and humidity. But that was no problem with little piles of paint, just the thinner areas.
I am glad you found my video helpful! I have that issue with running paint with some of my palettes, so thank you for letting me what causes it. Thank you fir watching!
Thanks a lot for this video so today i have just used acrylic paint for the first time and I'm just tense that how can I keep my colour fresh for long time because when i just squeeze it and often it dries up..
Didn’t have tracing paper so put a damp cloth in bottom of snap close container & put parchment paper on top! Kept my paint wet for a week w no retarder! Ty for this video as if use to much it can be fixed!
Does misting the paper towel do as well a job as saturating it? You said it can be use the next day. I’m just curious . I am a beginner and I put my pallet inside a Ziploc baggie with a moist paper towel gently placed on top, put it in the fridge and I’ve been working with it for 2 days. I think my high school art teacher, might’ve actually taught me something after all. Haha
Great tips, thank you! 👍 Another alternative, if you prefer a glass palette, is to use a glass baking dish that comes with the rubber lid ... seals to keep paint fresh and super easy to clean with a paint scraping blade ... and they come in all sizes, round and rectangular. Options. 😊
Just found your site. Very informative. I have one question. When using the retarder can you still blend different colors? Would you use a mop brush to blend? Great video.
Hello! Thank you for the video! I have a question, can you mix both retarder and an acrylic medium to acrylic paint? I want a slow drying acrylic paint, but I also want to thin the paint with acrylic medium, I was wondering if it will work? Or it will become the opposite if you mix them both to a dot of acrylic paint? Thank you in advance!!
Yes you can mix retarder with a medium! Retarder is technically an additive, so it is designed to be used with mediums. You don't want to mix the medium into the paint directly though. Instead use it on the side and dip your paint into it. If you are also looking for a slow drying acrylic paint, Golden has a a line called Open Acrylics. They are amazing. I highly recommend them.
Hey! Awesome video! I have a question. How do you know how much retarder to put in? I haven't used it before and i am a bit unsure of how much is enough.
Thank you! And the back of the bottle should have the recommended ratio. I can eyeball how much I need, but that is after a lot of trial and error. If the paint becomes thin and watery then you have added too much retarder. But just add a bit more paint. I hope this helps!
Sometimes if you over blend it can lift the paint. So I suggest laying down some colors blending and then letting it dry. Then keep adding layers until you cover the background. Thank you for watching!
It depends on how thickly you apply the paint. Thinner layers will dry faster (usually in a few minutes)but thicker layers will take longer(that may take a couple of hours). But unless you throw a very thick globe of paint on, it even thick layers of paint should be dry in less than 24 hrs.
Love the idea of re-using plastic take-out type trays with lids as a casual palette. I will certainly put this idea to work. Tip...I use the lids of yogurt type containers as small palettes, work great.
Great tips! Can you please help me with a brush related question? Is it okay to use natural bristle brushes (hog brushes) with Acrylics? I heard the paint and water combo destroys it. Is this true? If yes, then whats the alternative, I just don't like the feel of soft synthetic brushes.
Yes, eventually acrylic paint destroys natural hair brushes. How long this takes usually depends on the quality of the brush. This is why synthetic brushes are often recommend. I am assuming you want more stiffness in a brush. You can find synthetic hog hair brushes. Trekell has a synthetic hog hair brush line as does Mimik . so those may work for you. You can also use real hog hair, but just be prepared to replace them. If you get higher quality brush though they will last longer. I hope this helps!
If it dries on the brush. Bash the bristles with a hammer as it'll turn the dried acrylic to dust or loosen it from the bristle. and then use glass cleaner or paint thinner from the hardware store to remove the rest. Paint thinner might make the paint thts not loosened turn slightly gunk like. But let it dry bash it gently and repeat. It'll be back to normal. Works on plastic bristles, sables, synthetics. It's something I learnt over time.
I'm gonna use all the methods you mentioned all I gotta say is this piano music made me sad 😭, imma focus on the excitement of these new tools instead😂
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Great information. Just a tip on preparing the paper for the Masterson palette. Their instructions say to soak it in hot water for 15 minutes or longer before using it. I think you'll find it works much better this way. Then just spray as needed. It should be damp, but not wet. If it ever dries out completely, give it a hot water soak again, before using.
I tried the paper towel method, and it worked great! I actually used parchment paper, and it’s a great alternative for tracing paper. This method kept my paints wet for 2 days! They were a little thinner, but after adding some white it was fine. Definitely recommend trying.
Butcher paper is a great idea!
Hi Saena, I have tried all the methods before except for the last one, wet paper towels and wax paper. I used that one last week and was amazed how long and how well my paints stayed moist. Yes, i used a take out container with a lid to keep my paints moist overnight, even over 2 nights. Just ideal.
The other methods didn't work as well for me. Thank you so much.
Can’t wait to try this method. I usually use watercolor but lately I’ve been wanting to try acrylic and have been scared of the dry time, your video just made me ready to dive in! Thanks
me too
Thanks so much, specially for the wet paper towel & tracing paper pallet idea. I bought a flat wide, but thin plastic container at WalMart that had a tight lid and this works great to keep my mixed acrylic paints wet. At first I tested it and the paint stayed wet indefinitely. One artist said to leave a tiny crack between the lid and bottom or the paint may get runny as it absorbs moisture from the paper towel and humidity. But that was no problem with little piles of paint, just the thinner areas.
I am glad you found my video helpful! I have that issue with running paint with some of my palettes, so thank you for letting me what causes it. Thank you fir watching!
Loved your tips…definitely going to use them. 🌹🦋🌸🌺
Wow you're very informative. Thank you for this tip. I will follow you in your next videos.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Very informative and full of ideas. I like it.
I love ALL of these tips!
THANK YOU for sharing---
I will use them ALL!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thanks a lot for this video so today i have just used acrylic paint for the first time and I'm just tense that how can I keep my colour fresh for long time because when i just squeeze it and often it dries up..
Great wet on wet technique.
Thank u this was very helpful. I'm kind of new to painting and was getting extremely frustrated with my paint during to quick. So again thank you.
that's exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you!
Didn’t have tracing paper so put a damp cloth in bottom of snap close container & put parchment paper on top!
Kept my paint wet for a week w no retarder!
Ty for this video as if use to much it can be fixed!
So amazing, thank you
I use silicone ice cube trays with lids for saving paint...
Look at you girl and your Wonderful artwork! Awesome!
Thank you for the info xoxo
Thank you so much ^-^ ! I am glad that you found my video helpful!!
Thank you for the tips. Just what I needed!
Wonderful tips! Now I want a Masterson pallet though.
They are amazing I love them! I got mine from Jerry's Artarama!
wow thank you these saved so much time and really helped
Glad it helped! Thank you for watching!
I already use plastic meal container but will add your suggestions to it. Thanks so much!!!!!❤️🤗🎨
You are welcome!
Woah this was so helpful, Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you so much for this! 🙏🏼 Can't wait to try these, so useful!
The tips above I've tried the first few .Gel retarder ,spraying water,and as well plastic containers with lid. Tq for sharing 💓💐 ....
Does misting the paper towel do as well a job as saturating it? You said it can be use the next day. I’m just curious . I am a beginner and I put my pallet inside a Ziploc baggie with a moist paper towel gently placed on top, put it in the fridge and I’ve been working with it for 2 days. I think my high school art teacher, might’ve actually taught me something after all. Haha
Great info, thanks a bunch!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice info! Have you tried the Golden Open Acrylics?
Thank you for the tips❤
Great tips, thank you! 👍 Another alternative, if you prefer a glass palette, is to use a glass baking dish that comes with the rubber lid ... seals to keep paint fresh and super easy to clean with a paint scraping blade ... and they come in all sizes, round and rectangular. Options. 😊
Just found your site. Very informative. I have one question. When using the retarder can you still blend different colors? Would you use a mop brush to blend? Great video.
Thank you so much. It really helps
Hello! Thank you for the video! I have a question, can you mix both retarder and an acrylic medium to acrylic paint? I want a slow drying acrylic paint, but I also want to thin the paint with acrylic medium, I was wondering if it will work? Or it will become the opposite if you mix them both to a dot of acrylic paint? Thank you in advance!!
Yes you can mix retarder with a medium! Retarder is technically an additive, so it is designed to be used with mediums. You don't want to mix the medium into the paint directly though. Instead use it on the side and dip your paint into it. If you are also looking for a slow drying acrylic paint, Golden has a a line called Open Acrylics. They are amazing. I highly recommend them.
Thank you so much for these tips! I'll try them out next time i paint :D
Thank you that’s so helpful ❤️ can’t wait for more acrylic painting tips and tricks :*
You're so welcome! I have more acrylic videos in the works and can't wait to share them! Thank you for watching!
Hey! Awesome video! I have a question. How do you know how much retarder to put in? I haven't used it before and i am a bit unsure of how much is enough.
Thank you! And the back of the bottle should have the recommended ratio. I can eyeball how much I need, but that is after a lot of trial and error. If the paint becomes thin and watery then you have added too much retarder. But just add a bit more paint. I hope this helps!
Thank you. I'll try!
Great !!!!! Very informative❤️
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Hats really helpful and short
I am glad! Thank you for watching!
Hey! i use the exact same spray bottle
Wonderful.
Can you please tell any tricks to paint canvas background. When I try to blend background colours then it comes out. Then I can see canvas.
Sometimes if you over blend it can lift the paint. So I suggest laying down some colors blending and then letting it dry. Then keep adding layers until you cover the background. Thank you for watching!
Very helpful video!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Thank you thank you thank you and thank you!
You are so welcome!
Do i still need to mist the paint even if it has retarder added???
Nice tip it work.
Good to hear!
There is a limit to the ratio of retarder additive to paint in order to keep the paint binder functional. Retarder medium works better.
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while using retarder as a acrylic medium ,how much time it takes to dry painting?
It depends on how thickly you apply the paint. Thinner layers will dry faster (usually in a few minutes)but thicker layers will take longer(that may take a couple of hours). But unless you throw a very thick globe of paint on, it even thick layers of paint should be dry in less than 24 hrs.
Great, thank you very much.
Love the idea of re-using plastic take-out type trays with lids as a casual palette. I will certainly put this idea to work. Tip...I use the lids of yogurt type containers as small palettes, work great.
Great tips! Can you please help me with a brush related question? Is it okay to use natural bristle brushes (hog brushes) with Acrylics? I heard the paint and water combo destroys it. Is this true? If yes, then whats the alternative, I just don't like the feel of soft synthetic brushes.
Yes, eventually acrylic paint destroys natural hair brushes. How long this takes usually depends on the quality of the brush. This is why synthetic brushes are often recommend. I am assuming you want more stiffness in a brush. You can find synthetic hog hair brushes. Trekell has a synthetic hog hair brush line as does Mimik . so those may work for you. You can also use real hog hair, but just be prepared to replace them. If you get higher quality brush though they will last longer. I hope this helps!
@@SaenaFineArt thank you
If it dries on the brush. Bash the bristles with a hammer as it'll turn the dried acrylic to dust or loosen it from the bristle. and then use glass cleaner or paint thinner from the hardware store to remove the rest. Paint thinner might make the paint thts not loosened turn slightly gunk like. But let it dry bash it gently and repeat. It'll be back to normal. Works on plastic bristles, sables, synthetics. It's something I learnt over time.
What's the liquid in spraybottel?
It's water :).
Informative
Lemme try these out☺👍
I hope they help you! Thank you for watching!
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Thanks
What liquid you spray in acrylic paint?
It was water :).
Thanks very much
I like your vid so much
I'm gonna use all the methods you mentioned all I gotta say is this piano music made me sad 😭, imma focus on the excitement of these new tools instead😂
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I add some water,,, definitely going to try with the spray bottle! Trying to grow my channel I hope I can have your support!
great :)
Thank you
You're welcome!
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Great work