Canadian_F_H Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Let's say you have something you want to try as a pigment, but you need a transparent paint to carry it. Buy not a varnish... Just like a regular water based acrylic transparent. Does such a thing exist? If not what are my best alternatives... I have a sample in my possession of a luminescent material with a sickly green color that glows pretty well in low light and dark conditions... but it's a powder... Oh and fun fact it can be mixed with some glues but instantaneously hardens superglue... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323764-transparent-paint-medium/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Polo Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Try matt medium? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323764-transparent-paint-medium/#findComment-4437583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Any acrylic medium (not varnish) should work, you should be able to get medium as matte, semi-gloss or gloss medium and in multiple brands (for example: Liquitex, Winsor & Newton) from local art supply, or possibly even hobby supply, stores. You can also look at additives to it just like you would any paint, you may benefit from adding an iridescent sheen with some metallic medium, or flow improver, etc. I would experiment, try things like glazing medium or even a gel medium to see what cool effects you might be able to build up with your luminescent powder. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323764-transparent-paint-medium/#findComment-4437632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Lahmian Medium? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323764-transparent-paint-medium/#findComment-4437633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yep: acrylic medium is what you need. It's basically binder with no pigment, or "blank paint" if you will. Most art stores carry it, and it's waaay cheaper than GW's Lahmian Medium too. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323764-transparent-paint-medium/#findComment-4437669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thanks. I'll see what I can find. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323764-transparent-paint-medium/#findComment-4437691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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