| Directions
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Add Retarder to your paint by dipping your brush into it as you paint, or apply
over the entire surface area for wet on wet techniques. Blend with a mop brush
to ensure an even coat without puddles.
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Retarder may be mixed directly into your paints. Start by adding a few drops at
a time, increasing amount as needed for climate and conditions.
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For antiquing, use to dilute colors instead of water for a longer open time.
Important:
Paints containing Retarder may appear to be dry but can be reactivated. They can
take up to 5 days to cure unless force dried with warm air. When proceeding with
additional steps or varnishing a piece, care should be taken that all Retarder
is completely dry. Note:
CRACKLE MEDIUM WILL NOT ADHERE TO A SURFACE CONTAINING ANY TRACES OF UNCURED RETARDER
THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY DRY. Antiquing
a. Apply
1-2 coats of Clear Glaze Medium to completed work. Dry thoroughly.
b. Dilute
color of choice to desired transparency with Retarder.
c. Retard surface
lightly, blending with mop brush to ensure even application. Apply antiquing with
soft brush. May wipe immediately with soft, dry cloth or allowed to set until
dry. Remove excess using a water or Retarder dampened cloth. Stubborn areas may
be lifted carefully using a soft scrubby and more water.
d. Proceed with
varnish steps when dry. Clean
up with mild soap and cool water
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Retarder
Medium is added to Jo Sonja's Artist's Colors to extend the "open time and allow
for wet-in-wet blending techniques. Pattern
Packet JP1133 | |
Mix
color with Retarder for glazing techniques. Packet
JP1090. | |
Mix
desired color with Retarder Medium for easy antiquing. Packet
JP1049 |  |
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Retarder
Medium allows Jo Sonja's Artist's Colors acrylics to blend like oils. Book
Sweet Dreams - JP137 |
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