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Glaze Medium thins paint without stripping its binder, which water does. For glazing that is fundamental: paint thinned with water alone breaks up, tidemarks and lifts, whereas paint thinned with medium stays coherent even in a very thin film.
Specifications
| Range | Auxiliary |
| Colour family | Auxiliary |
| Type | water-based acrylic |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | dropper bottle |
| Manufacturer code | AK11233 |
| EAN | 8435568304666 |
| Manufacturer | AK Interactive |
| Country of origin | Spain |
What it is for in figure painting
- Glazes – smooth tinting of skin, cloth and metal.
- Smooth transitions – building light in thin layers.
- Filters – unifying the colour of a whole figure or model.
- Tinting metallics – a colour cast without hiding the sheen.
What to pair it with
Mix it with any paint in the range. With Retarder it thins and slows drying at once, which is ideal for wet blending.
Frequently asked questions
Why not just thin paint with water?
Water thins the binder too. The paint then will not hold, it tidemarks, and it can be wiped off once dry. A medium thins only the pigment load and leaves the binder intact.
What ratio makes a glaze?
Usually one part paint to four or ten parts medium, depending on how subtle you want the step. A glaze should always work gradually – five thin passes beat one strong one.
How do I thin it?
With water or an AK thinner. A few drops are enough for brush work; airbrushing needs more – AK thinners and cleaners are made for that. With acrylics, two thin coats always beat one thick one.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, the 3rd Generation range dries matt. To protect the figure or even out the sheen, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the AK 3rd Generation category.