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product_id: 276864804
title: "Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder"
brand: "liquitex"
price: "AED 95"
currency: AED
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Liquitex"
url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/276864804-slow-dri-fluid-retarder
store_origin: AE
region: United Arab Emirates
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# 4-hour extended drying time Binder-free fluid for pure color Reduces paint skinning on palette Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** AED 95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Slow down time, speed up brilliance.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** AED 95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/276864804-slow-dri-fluid-retarder)

## Best For

- liquitex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted liquitex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Palette Perfection:** Significantly reduces paint skinning, keeping your palette fresh and ready for every stroke.
- • **Matte Finish Mastery:** Achieve a professional matte finish that enhances your artwork’s depth and texture.
- • **Pure Color, No Compromise:** Binder-free formula preserves the vibrancy and integrity of your acrylic paints.
- • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** With a 4.7-star rating from over 1,300 artists, this French-made medium is a must-have for serious creatives.
- • **Maximize Your Creative Flow:** Extends acrylic paint working time by up to 4 hours, so your ideas never dry out too soon.

## Overview

Liquitex Professional Effects Medium is a 118ml slow-drying fluid retarder designed to extend the open working time of acrylic paints by up to 4 hours. Its binder-free formula maintains paint color purity while reducing skinning on palettes, delivering a smooth matte finish favored by professional artists worldwide.

## Description

Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-Oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder : desertcart.ae: Beauty

Review: Thins paint so well and they become nice and creamy The paint maintains its colour
Review: De verdunnen zorgt voor een mooie dot en een gelijkmatig resultaat.

## Features

- A Binder-Free Fluid With Slow Drying Agents
- Increases ‘Open‘ (Working) Time Of Acrylic Paint
- Reduces Paint Skinning-Over On Palette

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004M559I2 |
| ASIN  | B004M559I2 |
| Age Range Description | all ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,252 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #361 in Art Paints |
| Brand Name | Liquitex |
| Color | Slow-Dri Fluid Additive |
| Color Code | #FFFFFF |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Country of origin  | France |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,324) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,324) |
| Date First Available  | 7 August 2012 |
| Dry Time In Hours | 4 |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Full Cure Time | 0.5 Hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376926088 |
| Included Components | Acrylic, Palette |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Effects Medium |
| Item Volume | 4 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Item model number  | 126704 |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Manufacturer  | ColArt Americas |
| Model Name | Professional |
| Model Number | 126704 |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | 126704 |
| Product Dimensions  | 5 x 5 x 11 cm; 45 g |
| Size | 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Fade Resistant |
| Specific Uses For Product | Art Painting |
| Surface Recommendation | Paper |
| UPC | 094376926088 |
| Unit Count | 4 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Colour:** Slow-Dri Fluid Additive
- **Finish type:** Matte
- **Item volume:** 4 Fluid Ounces
- **Size:** 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

## Images

![Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uQyVhyP8L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: i am not using an airbrush, but i need thin non-glossy glazes. would this work? thanks**
A: I know this is late,but I use Golden Airbrush medium to thin my paint for glazes.

**Q: Can this be used to thin (Vallejo) Acrylic-Polyurethane liquid primers (for miniatures)?**
A: I don't know. From what I hear you can use it to thin just about any acrylic-based paint. However, not sure how the polyurethane in the primer would react. I think a good test would be to mix it up and see. Start with the primer in a mixing cup (couple of drops), then add the airbrush medium a drop at a time (mixing each time and checking consistency, clumping, etc). If you get a good mix without clumps and about the consistency of low-fat milk, you should be able to apply through an airbrush. I would recommend testing on a test plate to see how it adheres before using it on your finish piece! Good Luck.

**Q: *For those who used both products*, please: Is this different different from pouring effect medium?**
A: The "Pouring effect medium" has more control, but the flow aid is mainly used for completely liquefying the paint, while keeping consistent color I have used this with airbrush art, and mixing effects with other Liquitex/other brand acrylic mediums.  On a more casual, non-air-brush point of view:  This can totally thin paint, but there is other stuff out there, that will suit your needs.  BONUS**  This works wonders if you 1. need a shorter drying time OR 2. Have lesser quality acrylic in old tubes and want to turn out well.

**Q: I have createx airbrush paint for nail art.  The problem is it air comes out but no paint.  Ive cleaned the needle still no paint spray.**
A: The number of reasons why your air brush is not working is huge.  I would try and verify that you can shoot water through the air brush, if you can, the you can fiddle with air pressure, or thin the paint, or clean the brush, or go to a larger tip size.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***A on 11 June 2023*

Thins paint so well and they become nice and creamy The paint maintains its colour

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***N on 5 July 2023*

De verdunnen zorgt voor een mooie dot en een gelijkmatig resultaat.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on 9 March 2026*

Me encanta

## Frequently Bought Together

- Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder
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*Store origin: AE*
*Last updated: 2026-04-24*