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This professional-grade medium is composed of vegetable oils, synthetic resins, and a siccative to deliver reliable results.\n\nSpecifications:\n• Volume: 75 ml bottle\n• Composition: Vegetable oils, synthetic resins, and siccative\n• Water-mixable formula\n• Colourless\n\nKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\n• Significantly shortens drying time of oil paints\n• Increases flow and brush stroke fluidity\n• Enhances transparency and gloss finish\n• Makes paint consistency fatter and more workable\n• Improves durability of the finished paint film\n• Can be thinned with water for custom consistency\n• Ideal for artists seeking faster working speeds without compromising quality\n\nNote: May develop a slight yellow tint over extended storage. Perfect for oil painters looking to accelerate their workflow while maintaining professional paint quality.","brand":"cobra","offers":[{"title":"Cobra Quick Drying Medium 093 Bottle 75 ml","offer_id":51791086944599,"sku":"24281093","price":11.6,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7268\/1815\/files\/242810936.jpg?v=1758959230"},{"product_id":"amsterdam-acrylic-retarder","title":"Amsterdam Acrylic retarder","description":"Amsterdam Acrylic Retarder is a professional-grade medium designed to extend the working time of acrylic paints, perfect for artists who need longer to blend colors and create smooth transitions.\n\nKey Features:\n• Extends drying time by up to 20%, giving you significantly more working time\n• Preserves full color intensity and opacity when used correctly\n• Use sparingly: add maximum 5% retarder to paint by volume\n• Completely evaporates during the drying process, leaving no residue\n• Can be further thinned with water for precise control\n• Mix thoroughly with paint using a palette knife before application\n\nIdeal for:\n• Wet-on-wet painting techniques\n• Creating smooth color blends and transitions\n• Extended work sessions on the same area\n• Artists seeking professional-quality results\n\nApplication Tips:\n• Apply at temperatures above 10°C\n• Store in frost-free conditions\n• Clean tools immediately with water\n\nBy Amsterdam, a trusted brand for professional and amateur artists worldwide.","brand":"amsterdam","offers":[{"title":"Amsterdam Acrylic retarder 070 bottle 75 ml","offer_id":51791087534423,"sku":"24283070","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7268\/1815\/files\/242830706.jpg?v=1758959237"},{"product_id":"amsterdam-slow-drying-medium","title":"Amsterdam Slow drying medium","description":"Amsterdam Slow Drying Medium is a ready-to-use acrylic medium designed to extend the working time of your acrylic paints, allowing you to perfect wet-on-wet techniques without rushing.\n\nKey Features:\n• Extends drying time of acrylic paint—mix in any ratio to control drying speed\n• Increases paint transparency and gloss depending on amount added\n• Pre-mixed formula with acrylic resin for safe, easy use\n• Can be thinned with water for further customization\n• Water-soluble—clean all utensils and brushes with water\n\nIdeal For:\n• Wet-on-wet acrylic painting techniques\n• Creating smooth color transitions and blending\n• Extended working time on detailed areas\n• Building glazes and transparent layers\n\nUsage Guidelines:\n• Apply at temperatures above 10°C\n• Store in frost-free conditions\n• Artwork can be varnished after at least 3 days of drying\n• Mix thoroughly with acrylic paint before application\n\nAmsterdam is a trusted professional-grade paint brand known for quality mediums and additives that enhance your acrylic painting experience.","brand":"amsterdam","offers":[{"title":"Amsterdam Slow drying medium 071 bottle 75 ml","offer_id":51791087599959,"sku":"24283071","price":12.3,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7268\/1815\/files\/242830716.jpg?v=1758959238"},{"product_id":"talens-mediums-siccative","title":"Talens Mediums Siccative","description":"Talens Mediums Siccative is a professional drying accelerator designed to reduce the drying time of oil colours. Formulated with metal compounds and white spirit, this medium speeds up the curing process while maintaining colour integrity.\n\nKey Features:\n• Reduces drying time of oil paints\n• Composition: Metal compounds, white spirit\n• Professional-grade quality by Talens\n• Can be thinned with white spirit for flexible application\n\nImportant Usage Guidelines:\n• Use very sparingly – maximum 2% additive ratio\n• Reduces elasticity and durability of paint film at higher concentrations\n• Flammable – store safely away from heat and open flames\n• Ideal for artists working with oils who need faster drying times\n\nPerfect for oil painters seeking to accelerate their workflow without compromising paint quality. Always follow recommended dosage to maintain optimal paint film properties.","brand":"talens","offers":[{"title":"Talens Siccative Pale 030 Bottle 75 ml","offer_id":51791088025943,"sku":"24285030","price":12.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7268\/1815\/files\/242850306.jpg?v=1758959243"},{"product_id":"talens-painting-medium-quick-drying-084-bottle-75-ml","title":"Talens Painting Medium Quick-Drying 084 Bottle 75 ml","description":"Talens Quick-Drying Painting Medium is a professional oil painting additive designed to enhance your painting experience.\n\nKey Specifications:\n• Volume: 75ml bottle\n• Composition: Vegetable oils, synthetic resins, white spirit, siccatives\n• Coverage: Suitable for use with all oil colours\n\nFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\n• Shortens drying time significantly compared to traditional oils\n• Increases flow and transparency of oil colours\n• Makes the paint fatter and enhances brush stroke application\n• Increases gloss and luminosity without yellowing\n• Improves durability and elasticity of the paint film\n• Can be thinned with white spirit or turpentine for custom consistency\n• Professional-grade Talens quality trusted by artists worldwide\n\nIdeal for oil painters seeking faster-drying mediums without compromising colour quality or paint performance.","brand":"talens","offers":[{"title":"Talens Painting Medium Quick-Drying 084 Bottle 75 ml","offer_id":51791088288087,"sku":"24285084","price":12.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7268\/1815\/files\/242850846.jpg?v=1758959247"},{"product_id":"talens-siccative-deep-085-bottle-75-ml","title":"Talens Siccative Deep 085 Bottle 75 ml","description":"Talens Siccative Deep 085 is a professional-grade drying accelerator formulated to reduce drying times for oil colours. This 75ml bottle contains a carefully balanced composition of metal compounds, resins, oil, and white spirit designed to speed up the curing process.\n\nKey Features:\n• Reduces drying time of oil paints\n• Professional metal compound formula\n• 75ml convenient bottle size\n• Can be thinned with white spirit\n• Flammable product – store safely\n\nUsage Guidelines:\n• Use very sparingly – maximum 10% concentration\n• Reduces elasticity and durability of paint film when overused\n• Ideal for artists working on tight deadlines\n• Compatible with all oil paint colours\n\nComposition: Metal compounds, resins, oil, white spirit. 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Perfect for studio work and professional applications.","brand":"cobra","offers":[{"title":"Cobra Quick Drying Medium 093 Bottle 250 ml","offer_id":51791089598807,"sku":"24301093","price":29.7,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7268\/1815\/files\/243010936.jpg?v=1758959263"},{"product_id":"talens-painting-medium-quick-drying-084-bottle-250-ml","title":"Talens Painting Medium Quick-Drying 084 Bottle 250 ml","description":"Talens Quick-Drying Painting Medium is a professional-grade additive designed to enhance oil painting techniques. 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Perfect for artists who need more time to blend colors smoothly or create subtle gradations. Simply add small amounts to your paint mixture until desired working time is achieved. Golden is a trusted brand among professional artists worldwide.","brand":"golden","offers":[{"title":"Golden Retarder 8 FL.OZ.\/237 ml","offer_id":51791625519447,"sku":"5003580-5","price":29.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7268\/1815\/files\/5003580-55.jpg?v=1758965541"},{"product_id":"acryl-drying-retreader-250ml-new","title":"Acryl Drying Retreader - 250ml - New","description":"Blockx Acrylic Drying Retarder is an essential medium for acrylic painters seeking greater control and flexibility during the painting process.\n\n• Product: Drying Retarder (Drying Delayer)\n• Brand: Blockx\n• Volume: 250ml\n• Format: Liquid medium\n\nKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\n• Extends the working time of acrylic paint, preventing premature drying\n• Allows smooth blending and seamless gradient transitions\n• Enables more flexible color mixing without paint hardening too quickly\n• Compatible with all acrylic paint types\n• Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists\n• Ideal for detailed work, layering, and blending techniques\n\nPart of Blockx's comprehensive acrylic accessories range, which includes varnishes, mediums, drying retarders, and gesso. 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