[Aquanet] a question that verges on heretical

[june haynes]

Hi Pat:  I like liquid acrylics, (they're so expensive) but after reading "Acrylic Revolution" by Nancy Reyner, I realized that I could use my heavy body paints by customizing them to the fluidity I desired.  Lately I've really been enjoying the acrylics & I think Nancy's book was the key to my success.  If you can obtain a copy of this book I'd recommend it.  On Pg. 89 there is a section on customizing your paint.  A great book!!  You might have to mix a little more thoroughly to get rid of the lumps,  Cheers, June
 


Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:56:08 -0700
From: peedee at nucleus.com
To: aquanet at thedigitalbraintrust.net
Subject: [Aquanet] a question that verges on heretical

Hi, gang.

Altho I am quite happy painting in w/c, I do have an urge to branch into acrylics as well. I find, however, that the tube acrylics I have dry too quickly on the palette and are also hard to work with in that they are lumpy. I have just bought some liquid acrylics, but I am also quite frugal. (Such a nice word!) Anyway, can I make my own liquid acrylics successfully  from my old tube stuff by putting them in a jar with water and acrylic glazing fluid, or am I just teasing myself? I am trying it, but after sitting several days in a jar with regular shaking up, I still have a lumpy mixture. (Okay, the acrylics sat in a jar, not me)

Any suggestions- other than working on my grammar?
Pat
 		 	   		  
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