Flow Enhancer

[gi6ers]

the joy of flow enhancer  :icon_rr:

[Fabian]

Flow enhancer rocks  :icon_thumleft:

[Custom_Hobby]

I think I neeed to run out and buy some flow enhancer.

[Fabian]

By the way, has anyone mentioned flow enhancer?  :icon_whistling: :icon_tongue:

[Custom_Hobby]

I split this into its own topic since It was heading off topic. I figure we can discuss there merrits of it here.

Anyone reccommend any brands?

[Fabian]

Well I use Daler-Rowney, which I can't complain about.

[Perv]

Daler Rowney for me too, is it just paint without the colour pigments?

[gi6ers]

No it reduces the surface tension of paint, if you are doing thin layers or washes it helps.

Just add a tiny amount to your paint mix, some people just add a drop of washing up liquid to their painting water which apparently has a similar effect.

[Custom_Hobby]

It has to do with the water in the paints. Soap reduces the surface tension of water.

[cheddarmonger]

"washing up liquid" is called "Dish Soap" in English.

I use Liquitex; I don't remember where, but someone posted a recipe for flow enhancer + acrylic extender + water, and I've been very happy with that; I keep a squeeze bottle of it handy.

I also keep a squeeze bottle of water + future floor polish.  It does a great job with ink washes.

Incidentally, in the GW how to paint book, they suggest using pva glue as an acrylic medium.  It actually works pretty well.

[Dr.Evil]

Never heard "Dish soap" before, allways called it "washing up liquid".  :icon_scratch:

Don't know the make of mine as i got two bottles and poured them into one big bottle with an easy pouring spout that folds away into the top.

It made a hell of a difference to my painting, lots more smoother, more thin coats and takes longer but the result is worth it.  :thumbsup:

[Fabian]

I always have to mentally translate 'dish-soap' when I see it in articles. That'll teach me for being a Brit. Although I will be spending two months in NY state this summer, so I suppose I'll have to get used to it!  :icon_razz:

[Custom_Hobby]

I hope you have a good time here in NYC. Drop me a line when you are here.

[cheddarmonger]

Yes, they have soap in NYC.  Or so I've heard.  It isn't obvious, though.

[Custom_Hobby]

Yes, they have soap in NYC.  Or so I've heard.  It isn't obvious, though.

Depends on where you are, LOL.  I have some , but shhh... dont tell the natives.