http://www.artanswers.org/qa/acrylic-painting Powered by Question2Answer http://www.artanswers.org/35/how-long-can-you-store-paint-and-still-have-it-usable Acrylic Painting http://www.artanswers.org/35/how-long-can-you-store-paint-and-still-have-it-usable Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:23:00 +0000 http://www.artanswers.org/5/can-i-slow-down-the-drying-time-of-acrylic-paint?show=33#a33 There are 3 ways to slow down acrylic paint from drying too quickly.<br /> <br /> The first way is a studio approach, to always keep moisture on the surface of the paint on your pallette. &nbsp;For example, keep a misting spray bottle nearby filled with pure water and occasionally spray your pallete.<br /> <br /> The second way is to mix more water into your oil paints. &nbsp;This will work to keep the painting surface itself from drying to quickly but also dilutes the paint. &nbsp;If you add too much water, the paint may become so diluted as to act more like a glaze for tinting.<br /> <br /> The third way is mixing drying retardent mediums into your paint. &nbsp;There are many different brands, but specifically look for medums that specify they are a drying retarder made explicitly for acrylic paints. &nbsp;Depending on how much is added to the paint, it can extend the drying time anywhere from 30 minutes to 12 hours, allowing decent reworkability. &nbsp;However, too much retarder will thin the paint out too much or make it too runny and difficult to paint on an upright surface (like a canvas on an easel). Acrylic Painting http://www.artanswers.org/5/can-i-slow-down-the-drying-time-of-acrylic-paint?show=33#a33 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:13:22 +0000 http://www.artanswers.org/6/is-it-safe-to-use-acrylic-paint-on-top-of-oil-paint?show=20#a20 No, that&#039;s not possible. The acrylic will not bond properly to the oil paint underneath. &nbsp;It will also keep the oil paint underneath from drying properly. &nbsp;Oil takes a very long time to dry. &nbsp;Even old paintings that are many years old are technically still drying. Acrylic Painting http://www.artanswers.org/6/is-it-safe-to-use-acrylic-paint-on-top-of-oil-paint?show=20#a20 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:20:50 +0000