Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks 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.
see part 1: Acrylic Retarders: Don't Buy One Before Watching This
youtu.be/urPDAOrLUJs
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:
* Golden, OPEN Thinner
* Golden Acrylic Medium Gloss
Paints used:
* Paynes Gray, Golden
* Teal, Golden
Timestamps:
00:15 - Introduction to Acrylic Retarders part 2
00:46 - Visual Comparison of Golden OPEN Thinner and OPEN Acrylic Medium Gloss
02:06 - Product Breakdown: Golden, OPEN Thinner
02:50 - Product Breakdown: Golden OPEN Acrylic Medium Gloss
06:30 - 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.
see part 1: Acrylic Retarders: Don't Buy One Before Watching This
youtu.be/urPDAOrLUJs
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:
* Golden, OPEN Thinner
* Golden Acrylic Medium Gloss
Paints used:
* Paynes Gray, Golden
* Teal, Golden
Timestamps:
00:15 - Introduction to Acrylic Retarders part 2
00:46 - Visual Comparison of Golden OPEN Thinner and OPEN Acrylic Medium Gloss
02:06 - Product Breakdown: Golden, OPEN Thinner
02:50 - Product Breakdown: Golden OPEN Acrylic Medium Gloss
06:30 - Final Verdict & Outro
Subscribe for more acrylic painting tips and tutorials!
* #AcrylicPainting #PaintingTutorial #AcrylicRetarder #ArtSupplies #Liquitex #GoldenPaints #PaintingTips






![TESTING: A New Pouring Medium #ThursdayTrain with @justjanese
Hey Pouring Peps! 👋 Welcome back to another exciting Thursday Train collaboration! 🚂 This week, were diving headfirst into uncharted territory and TESTING a brand new pouring medium! 🎉
Join me as I experiment with this mystery medium and see how it interacts with my paints. Will it create amazing cells? Stunning lacing? Or will it be a total flop? 😅 Youll have to watch to find out!
This video is part of our weekly Thursday Train collaboration, where a group of talented artists share their pouring adventures. Make sure to check out the playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMq4JAQqzXnGq1Xn7y2snp9eWUAGpBpII&si=DKDjjEfjUsiytKBf to see what everyone else is creating!
In this video, youll see:
My first impressions of the new pouring medium.
A step-by-step demonstration of my pouring technique.
The results – both good and bad!
My honest review of the medium.
Let me know in the comments:
Have you tried this medium before?
Whats your favorite pouring medium to use?
What kind of pouring videos would you like to see next?
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WinterStorm Art for the spinner: https://winterstrom-art.com/thespinner
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