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What is an acrylic paint medium used for?

What is a Medium in Acrylic Paint?

A medium in acrylic paint is anything that is added to an acrylic paint that makes it thicker or thinner such as a glaze, a special texture or a paste. Water is also considered a medium. Do not mix your acrylic paint with more than 50 percent water.

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