Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn which acrylic retarder is best for you in this comparison of Liquitex Slo-Dri Fluid Additive and Golden Acrylic Retarder. 🎨 We break down the pros and cons of each product, showing you how they affect drying time, consistency, and paint performance.
What We Cover
* Product Overview: Get a close look at both the Liquitex Slo-Dri and Golden Retarder. We'll explain what they are and how they're intended to be used.
* Application & Performance: See side-by-side comparisons of how each retarder performs when mixed with acrylic paint. We'll demonstrate the effects on brush strokes, blending, and open time.
* Which One's For You?: We'll help you decide which product is a better fit for your specific painting style, budget, and project needs.
Don't waste money on the wrong product! Watch now to make an informed choice and get the most out of your acrylic paints.
Featured Products:
* Liquitex Professional Slo-Dri Blending Fluid Medium
* Golden Acrylic Retarder
* Liquitex Professional Slo-Dri Blending Fluid Medium
* Golden Acrylic Retarder
Paints used:
* Burnt Seinna, Golden
* Burnt Umber, Jo Sonja
* Bronze, Golden
* Copper, Golden
* Alzirian Crimson, Golden
* Blue Gray, Liquitex
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Acrylic Retarders
00:20 - Visual Comparison of Liquitex Slo-Dri and Golden Retarder
02:38 - Product Breakdown: Liquitex Slo-Dri
11:17 - Product Breakdown: Golden Retarder
13:15 - Final Verdict & Outro
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* #AcrylicPainting #PaintingTutorial #AcrylicRetarder #ArtSupplies #Liquitex #GoldenPaints #PaintingTips
Learn which acrylic retarder is best for you in this comparison of Liquitex Slo-Dri Fluid Additive and Golden Acrylic Retarder. 🎨 We break down the pros and cons of each product, showing you how they affect drying time, consistency, and paint performance.
What We Cover
* Product Overview: Get a close look at both the Liquitex Slo-Dri and Golden Retarder. We'll explain what they are and how they're intended to be used.
* Application & Performance: See side-by-side comparisons of how each retarder performs when mixed with acrylic paint. We'll demonstrate the effects on brush strokes, blending, and open time.
* Which One's For You?: We'll help you decide which product is a better fit for your specific painting style, budget, and project needs.
Don't waste money on the wrong product! Watch now to make an informed choice and get the most out of your acrylic paints.
Featured Products:
* Liquitex Professional Slo-Dri Blending Fluid Medium
* Golden Acrylic Retarder
* Liquitex Professional Slo-Dri Blending Fluid Medium
* Golden Acrylic Retarder
Paints used:
* Burnt Seinna, Golden
* Burnt Umber, Jo Sonja
* Bronze, Golden
* Copper, Golden
* Alzirian Crimson, Golden
* Blue Gray, Liquitex
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Acrylic Retarders
00:20 - Visual Comparison of Liquitex Slo-Dri and Golden Retarder
02:38 - Product Breakdown: Liquitex Slo-Dri
11:17 - Product Breakdown: Golden Retarder
13:15 - Final Verdict & Outro
Subscribe for more acrylic painting tips and tutorials!
* #AcrylicPainting #PaintingTutorial #AcrylicRetarder #ArtSupplies #Liquitex #GoldenPaints #PaintingTips





![The Secret to Perfect Magazine Transfers Every Time
Are your image transfers missing pieces or looking patchy? In this tutorial, I’m sharing the secret to perfect magazine transfers every single time. Whether you’re working with gel plates, acrylics, or mixed media collage, these pro-tips will help you get crisp, clear image transfers without the frustration.https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtxsVd7Lf4x2SYBytL9k1096Obaea9T_Z&si=ii-21bdFY0O1mUmc
We’re diving deep into the technique—from selecting the right magazine paper to the specific pressure needed for a flawless pull. If you’ve been struggling with your transfers, this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for!
In this video, you’ll learn:
-How to choose the best magazine images for clear transfers.
-The perfect paint consistency for your gel plate pulls.
-Troubleshooting tips to avoid patchy, incomplete images.
-How to use a brayer (and the optional baren) to get consistent pressure.
Tools & Materials Used:
Gel Printing Plate
Brayer [Optional: Baren for even pressure]
High-quality magazine images
Acrylic paints (various colors)
Timestamps:
Video Timestamps
[00:11] – Introduction and selecting a high-quality magazine for transfers.
[01:00] – Applying a thin layer of black paint to the gel plate.
[01:48] – Placing the magazine image and performing the initial transfer.
[02:32] – Painting the background and adding highlights with zinc white.
[03:31] – Adding color details to the blouse and lips using primary colors.
[05:03] – Incorporating transparent iron oxide for a textured background effect.
[07:48] – Applying the final layer of titanium white for the pull.
[08:21] – Laying down rice paper to capture the complete collage.
[09:13] – Discussion on upcoming projects and the Thursday Train art collaboration.
[13:49] – The final reveal and review of the finished print.
Let’s Connect!
If you enjoyed this tutorial, make sure to subscribe for more mixed-media techniques and gel plate inspiration. Share your transfer creations with me in the comments—I’d love to see what you’re working on!
#MagazineTransfers #GelPlate #MixedMediaArt #CollageTutorial #ArtTips #ImageTransfer #DIYArt #AcrylicPainting The Secret to Perfect Magazine Transfers Every Time](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x1hUdSRVDZI/mqdefault.jpg)




