Liquitex Flow Aid Additive increases the flow of your colour/mediums while minimizing brush strokes.
Breaks water tension to improve flow and lower viscosity
Gives a smooth finish with less brush strokes due to reduced surface friction
Increases transparency and makes colour more absorbent and blendable
How to use it
Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products
First dilute your concentrated Flow Aid with water - 1 part Flow Aid to 20 parts water - distilled water will give the best results. Use 1 part Flow Aid to 10 parts water if you want a more concentrated effect
Add up to 25% of diluted Flow Aid to your colour/medium and stir slowly to avoid foaming. If it does foam, leave it to sit while the foam disappears
If applying to an absorbent surface, your colour/medium will sink in like a stain or dye; if using on a non-absorbent surface your colour/medium will be more fluid and take longer to dry
How not to use it
Do not use Flow Aid undiluted as it results in poor acrylic adhesion, cracking, tackiness and water sensitivity
As this is an additive – with no acrylic binders - do not add more than 25% to your colour/medium and do not mix with other additives. This can cause excessive shrinkage, cracking and the acrylic film to break down
Do not shake or stir too vigorously as foam will form
Don't use for marbling as it breaks the surface tension of the water
