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Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Mix
color with Retarder for glazing techniques. Packet
JP1090.
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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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