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Goddessartist

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11. It's a medium one uses with acrylics

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #10)

Mon Dec 11, 2023, 09:35 AM

Dec 2023

To dilute and extend the paint but with tooth, meaning that the paint will adhere more easily. Water simply dilutes the paint. Satin, matte and gloss are all good. Google matte medium.

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Fox and lynx on turkey feathers [View all] Goddessartist Dec 2023 OP

Gorgeous! Easterncedar Dec 2023 #1

Thank you! Goddessartist Dec 2023 #2

Super nice. sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 #3

Thank you! Goddessartist Dec 2023 #5

WOW! That is beautiful work! Diamond_Dog Dec 2023 #4

Thank you! Acrylic is easiest on feathers Goddessartist Dec 2023 #6

Also, on some of them, Goddessartist Dec 2023 #7

TY. They are beautiful. Diamond_Dog Dec 2023 #8

You're welcome! Goddessartist Dec 2023 #9

When you say matte medium, what is that exactly? Diamond_Dog Dec 2023 #10

It's a medium one uses with acrylics Goddessartist Dec 2023 #11

TY! Diamond_Dog Dec 2023 #12

You're very welcome! Goddessartist Dec 2023 #14

Damn !!! 3Hotdogs Dec 2023 #13

Thanks! Goddessartist Dec 2023 #15