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Acrylic Auxiliaries
Properties:
High transparency of the mediums, gels and varnishes.
Non-yellowing. Can be mix with all extra fine and fine
colours or with acrylic inks. Very good suppleness and
flexibility of the film. Waterproof after drying.
Product usage:
GELS
Gloss gel: Has the identical consistency as the Pbo Acrylic
Extra Fine, may be mixed with the colour to improve
depth and transparency. Ideal for collages and inlays. The gloss
finish is very transparent once dry. Can be diluted
with water or fluidize with medium.
Matt gel: Identical characteristics to Gloss Gel with a
transparent matt finish after drying.
Heavy gel: Dense gel, it allows for work in thick layers, when
added to the colours. Opalescent and non-yellowing,
it can be added to the colour in a mix of up to 50%, for
economy. It extends the drying time.
Interference gel: Can be used pure or mixed with colours, to
obtain iridescent reflexions. Dilute with water or
fluidize with a medium.
MEDIUMS
The acrylic mediums are used in combination with acrylic paints
in all proportions and at all stages of work. Theyliquefy the
colour, and increase its transparency.
Gloss medium: Non-yellowing and transparent when dry, it
increases the intensity of the colours shininess. Gloss
finish. Particularly recommended for glazes.
Matt medium: Adds a degree of matt which increases the density
of the colour. May be mixed with gloss medium
for a satin finish. Non-yellowing and translucent.
VARNISHESThe varnishes can improve the resistance to ageing of
the acrylic colours, unify the contrasts in the brightness of
the
work, and increase the depth of the colour. When the colour is
applied thickly, wait 1-2 weeks before varnishing the
work. Viscosity is liquid. Drying: Quickly, in a few minutes to
several hours depending on the thickness of
application.
Gloss VarnishNon-yellowing and particularly transparent. It
offers a perfectly tight, flexible and indelible film , with a very
bright
finish. May be diluted with water.
Matt Varnish
Non-yellowing and opalescent varnish, which gives a perfectly
tight, flexible and indelible film, with a matt finish.
May be diluted with water.
Solvent based UV Varnish
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Especially recommended, to protect work, which is exposed to the
outdoors. Waterproof, non-yellowing, it filters
out ultraviolet rays. Satin finish. Once dry, the UV solvent
varnish may be removed with petroleum or mineral
spirits without altering the acrylic colour. Shake before
use.
MORTARS
Used alone, or mixed with acrylic colours, to tint the mortar.
May be used to create effects of materials, reliefs and
impasto. They are best applied with a painting knife.
Modeling paste: Opaque paste with a heavy texture for relief
works and impasto. It is applied with a painting knife
and is mixed with the colour when moist. It retains the imprint
of the tool and can be sculpted and painted when dry.
It perfectly retains its volume and does not crack. Matt finish.
Can be diluted with water, or thinned with mediums.
Sand mortar: Made from acrylic polymer and silica, it gives a
thick and granular consistency. Preferably used with
a knife. Use as is, or mixed with colour. It gives grainy
effects. Dilute with water and bindex.
