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Glass
Medium

Transform acrylics into
durable glass paint

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Mix with color to create a smooth, high gloss finish that adheres to slick non-porous surfaces like glass. When heat set, creates a glossy, scratch resistant surface.

Sizes
8oz/237ml
Use with

Acrylic paints & mediums

Use on

Glass

Ceramic

Porcelain

Techniques

Glass painting high gloss

Character

Lightfast & archival

Permanent

Non-yellowing

Flexible & non-cracking

Water-resistant when dry

Intermixable with all Liquitex materials



All our paints are intermixable and water-based, with archival results. Tested and certified in the ACMI certification program.


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What it does
  • Gives acrylic color a smooth, flowing, non-drip texture which dries to a glossy, scratch-resistant finish when cured
  • Increases adhesion to slick non-porous surfaces like glass, ceramics and porcelain
  • Extends your color without affecting stability
  • Slows drying time to help you create more subtle color blends
  • Increases longterm surface durability
How to use it
  • Stir slowly into acrylic color, using no more than 10% paint to 90% medium
  • Works best with Soft Body Acrylic and Acrylic Ink
  • Leave color to completely dry before curing
  • Cure in the oven for 30 minutes at 300°F / 150°C
  • Fully compatible with all Liquitex materials
How not to use it
  • Do not thin with water
  • If foam appears when stirring, leave the mixture to sit while the bubbles rise and disappear

Take a closer look

Want to paint on glass or ceramics? Take a look at what Glass Medium can do on a range of shiny, non-porous surfaces. It turns your acrylic color into specialized glass paint that adheres easily and gives a scratch resistant finish.

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Airbrush Medium FAQs

Other artists have asked us...

  • Can I use your Acrylic Ink in my airbrush? And if so, do I need to thin it?
    Yes, Acrylic Ink can be used in your airbrush. We recommend you use it with Liquitex Airbrush Medium for optimum atomisation. Always remember to clean it out immediately after use as you would with any other acrylic media.
  • My acrylic paint dries too fast. What can I do?
    We suggest you first avoid adding water to your paint and minimize heat and air flow in your painting environment. Secondly. make use of acrylic mediums to extend the color, especially Slow-Dri Fluid or Gel, Airbrush Medium or Slow-Dri Fluid or Gel Additive. All of these will extend the open time and workability of your color. Remember that only one additive should be used within a color mix as combining additives can compromise the paint film stability.
  • I’ve been given a bottle of Airbrush Medium but I don’t have an airbrush – can I do anything else with it?
    Yes! You can use it to thin all types of color, or to create excellent washes and stains of color. It also gives your paint a watercolor effect.
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