Liquitex Matte Medium is a professional-quality acrylic medium designed to reduce surface shine, i...Liquitex Matte Medium is a professional-quality acrylic medium designed to reduce surface shine, improve paint flow, and extend color while maintaining pigment strength. It offers a soft matte finish that minimizes glare and creates a flat, even surface. This medium enhances paint flow and blending, improving workability for smoother application and seamless transitions. It also extends paint volume, increasing coverage without affecting color intensity. The medium dries to a strong, archival-quality finish that resists cracking and is flexible. It is ideal for mixed media applications such as glazing, layering, and collage work. For artists seeking greater control over their acrylics while achieving a professional matte look, Liquitex Matte Medium is an essential addition to any creative toolkit. It can be used as a collaging adhesive and fixative, reducing surface gloss, increasing color depth and transparency. It lowers the viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased flow and extends color further without affecting acrylic stability, maintaining paint adhesion, durability, and archival quality. It is fully intermixable with all Liquitex products and can be mixed with Gloss Medium to create a custom satin fluid medium. It can be thinned by diluting with up to 25% water; distilled water will give the best results. Mix as much as you like into acrylic color to create the viscosity and transparency you want - the more you add, the thinner and more transparent your color will become. Stir gently to avoid creating foam; if bubbles appear, leave it to sit while the bubbles rise and disappear. This medium is semi-opaque when wet and transparent when dry. To fix pastel, graphite or chalk, mix 1 part medium to 1 part distilled water and apply with an atomizer or airbrush. Apply with a brush/sponge as a lightweight collaging glue. Do not shake or vigorously over-brush as this can result in a foggy, hazy look when dry. Do not use with any non-acrylic media.
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The Liquitex Matte Medium is designed for artists seeking to achieve a professional matte finish while enhancing the workability of their acrylic paints. It's ideal for those looking to reduce surface shine, improve paint flow, and extend their colors without sacrificing pigment strength. However, avoid shaking or over-brushing, as this can lead to a hazy finish when dry. This medium is a valuable addition to any artist's toolkit, perfect for various mixed media applications.
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FAQs
What is Liquitex Matte Medium used for?
It is used to reduce surface shine, improve paint flow, extend colors, and achieve a matte finish in acrylic paintings.
Can I use Liquitex Matte Medium with other brands of acrylic paint?
Yes, Liquitex Matte Medium can be used with other acrylic paint brands, but for best results, it's recommended to use it with Liquitex acrylics.
How do I clean my brushes after use?
Clean brushes thoroughly with soap and water while they are still wet. Avoid letting the medium dry on your brushes.
Can I use this medium for collage work?
Yes, it can be used as a collaging adhesive and fixative.
How much water can I add to thin the medium?
You can dilute the medium with up to 25% distilled water.
Is the medium transparent?
The medium is semi-opaque when wet and transparent when dry.
What kind of finish does this medium provide?
It provides a soft matte finish that minimizes glare and creates a flat, even surface.
Can I mix this medium with other Liquitex mediums?
Yes, it is fully intermixable with all Liquitex products, including Gloss Medium to achieve a satin finish.
Troubleshooting
Hazy or foggy appearance after drying.
Avoid shaking the bottle or over-brushing during application. Apply in thin, even layers.
Medium is too thick.
Thin with distilled water, up to 25%.
Bubbles in the mixture.
Let the medium sit for a few minutes to allow bubbles to rise and disappear.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Provides a professional matte finish.
Improves paint flow and blending.
Extends paint volume without compromising color intensity.
Offers archival-quality and flexibility.
Suitable for various mixed media techniques.
Can be mixed with other Liquitex mediums to create custom effects.
Cons
Over-brushing or shaking can lead to a hazy finish.
Not suitable for use with non-acrylic media.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Mixing: Gently stir the medium to avoid creating foam. If bubbles appear, allow the medium to sit until they disappear.
Thinning: Dilute with up to 25% distilled water for desired consistency. Distilled water gives the best results.
Compatibility: Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products and can be mixed with Gloss Medium to customize the finish.
Application: Apply with a brush or sponge for collaging or as a fixative. For fixing pastels, graphite, or chalk, mix 1 part medium to 1 part distilled water and use an atomizer or airbrush.
Care: Store in a cool, dry place. Ensure the lid is tightly closed to prevent drying.