{"product_id":"open-acrylic-gloss-medium-8-oz","title":"Open acrylic gloss medium - 8 oz","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eOpen Acrylic gloss medium is formulated to a lower viscosity than OPEN Acrylic Colors and is used to maintain properties when a more fluid mixture is desired to increase flow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMix any quantity of gel or medium with Open acrylics in order to extend the paint or modify its sheen, viscosity, or transparency. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe joy of Open acrylics and mediums is that they can be worked for extended periods of time which is excellent for blending, getting clean edges, and for detail work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThroughout the painting process, the paint viscosity will pass through several stages: at first it will be as it comes out of the tube, and the paint tack will slowly increase, in which case subsequent applications of any Open products or water can continue to reopen layers and allow the artist to continue blending. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Open series are best used in thin layers. Applications of more than 1\/16 will result in: excessively long drying periods, persistently soft, higher tack feel, and translucent layers that remain cloudy. If it is necessary to apply paint in thick layers, it is recommended to use Golden Heavy Body acrylics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAvailable in this series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eGolden Open Thinner: multipurpose thinner and retarder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eGolden Open Gloss Gel: has the same viscosity as the Open paints. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Golden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41564742877317,"sku":"4371267","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/1778\/1637\/files\/4371267-gf.jpg?v=1774959708","url":"https:\/\/www.deserres.ca\/products\/open-acrylic-gloss-medium-8-oz","provider":"DeSerres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}