{"id":27197,"date":"2020-09-12T03:41:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T03:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/?p=27197"},"modified":"2023-09-22T14:57:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T14:57:26","slug":"thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinning Acrylic Paint for Airbrush \u2013 Recipes and Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shariff shariff-align-left shariff-widget-align-left shariff-buttonstretch\" data-services=\"facebook%7Cpinterest\" data-url=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush\/\" data-timestamp=\"1695394646\" data-hidezero=\"1\" data-backendurl=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/wp-json\/shariff\/v1\/share_counts?\"><ul class=\"shariff-buttons theme-color orientation-horizontal buttonsize-medium\"><li class=\"shariff-button facebook shariff-nocustomcolor\" style=\"background-color:#4273c8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fen%2Fthinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush%2F\" title=\"Bei Facebook teilen\" aria-label=\"Bei Facebook teilen\" role=\"button\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"shariff-link\" style=\"; background-color:#3b5998; color:#fff\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"shariff-icon\" style=\"\"><svg width=\"32px\" height=\"20px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 32\"><path fill=\"#3b5998\" d=\"M17.1 0.2v4.7h-2.8q-1.5 0-2.1 0.6t-0.5 1.9v3.4h5.2l-0.7 5.3h-4.5v13.6h-5.5v-13.6h-4.5v-5.3h4.5v-3.9q0-3.3 1.9-5.2t5-1.8q2.6 0 4.1 0.2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"shariff-text\">teilen<\/span>&nbsp;<span data-service=\"facebook\" style=\"color:#3b5998\" class=\"shariff-count shariff-hidezero\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"shariff-button pinterest shariff-nocustomcolor\" style=\"background-color:#e70f18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fen%2Fthinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F09%2Fthinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush.jpg&description=Thinning%20Acrylic%20Paint%20for%20Airbrush%20%E2%80%93%20Recipes%20and%20Tutorial\" title=\"Bei Pinterest pinnen\" aria-label=\"Bei Pinterest pinnen\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"shariff-link\" style=\"; background-color:#cb2027; color:#fff\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"shariff-icon\" style=\"\"><svg width=\"32px\" height=\"20px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 32\"><path fill=\"#cb2027\" d=\"M27.4 16q0 3.7-1.8 6.9t-5 5-6.9 1.9q-2 0-3.9-0.6 1.1-1.7 1.4-2.9 0.2-0.6 1-3.8 0.4 0.7 1.3 1.2t2 0.5q2.1 0 3.8-1.2t2.7-3.4 0.9-4.8q0-2-1.1-3.8t-3.1-2.9-4.5-1.2q-1.9 0-3.5 0.5t-2.8 1.4-2 2-1.2 2.3-0.4 2.4q0 1.9 0.7 3.3t2.1 2q0.5 0.2 0.7-0.4 0-0.1 0.1-0.5t0.2-0.5q0.1-0.4-0.2-0.8-0.9-1.1-0.9-2.7 0-2.7 1.9-4.6t4.9-2q2.7 0 4.2 1.5t1.5 3.8q0 3-1.2 5.2t-3.1 2.1q-1.1 0-1.7-0.8t-0.4-1.9q0.1-0.6 0.5-1.7t0.5-1.8 0.2-1.4q0-0.9-0.5-1.5t-1.4-0.6q-1.1 0-1.9 1t-0.8 2.6q0 1.3 0.4 2.2l-1.8 7.5q-0.3 1.2-0.2 3.2-3.7-1.6-6-5t-2.3-7.6q0-3.7 1.9-6.9t5-5 6.9-1.9 6.9 1.9 5 5 1.8 6.9z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"shariff-text\">merken<\/span>&nbsp;<span data-service=\"pinterest\" style=\"color:#cb2027\" class=\"shariff-count\"> 681<\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"shariff-button twitter shariff-nocustomcolor\" style=\"background-color:#595959\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fen%2Fthinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush%2F&text=Thinning%20Acrylic%20Paint%20for%20Airbrush%20%E2%80%93%20Recipes%20and%20Tutorial\" title=\"Bei X teilen\" aria-label=\"Bei X teilen\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"shariff-link\" style=\"; background-color:#000; color:#fff\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"shariff-icon\" style=\"\"><svg width=\"32px\" height=\"20px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000\" d=\"M14.258 10.152L23.176 0h-2.113l-7.747 8.813L7.133 0H0l9.352 13.328L0 23.973h2.113l8.176-9.309 6.531 9.309h7.133zm-2.895 3.293l-.949-1.328L2.875 1.56h3.246l6.086 8.523.945 1.328 7.91 11.078h-3.246zm0 0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"shariff-text\">teilen<\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Airbrushing acrylic paints can be used for many purposes because it comes in opaque as well as transparent options. The acrylic paint is safe as it is water-based. Other benefits of using acrylic paints include no odor, no fumes and you can easily use the paint indoors even if the space you are using has poor ventilation. The acrylic paints offer artists a way to create different layers and textures to their work, adding more freedom to the creative process. When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/thinning-acrylic-paint\/\">thinning acrylic paints<\/a>, it is simple enough if you follow some basic steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Thinning your Airbrush Paint<\/h2>\n<p>The product label usually states <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/airbrush-paint\/\">airbrush paint<\/a><\/strong>, but this doesn\u2019t mean you can use the paint straight away on a project. When deciding on the use for the paint, you may have to consider something like thinning acrylic paint for airbrush. If you don\u2019t thin the paint, you might be sitting around more than painting, trying to figure out why it isn\u2019t working properly.<\/p>\n<p>Thinning paint before letting it go through the airbrush can help to create a finer and more superior spray pattern. Most airbrush paint, when used from the bottle, can be slightly thick. This also depends on the type or brand of airbrush paint, as they are not all the same.<\/p>\n<p>There are, therefore, two main factors you have to take into consideration when thinning acrylic paint for airbrush:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The brand of airbrush paint you are using<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What you plan to do with the paint<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In general, you will find that thinning your acrylic paint will help to improve the way the airbrush works.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28557\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/airbrushing-acrylic-paints.jpg\" alt=\"airbrushing acrylic paints\" width=\"942\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/airbrushing-acrylic-paints.jpg 942w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/airbrushing-acrylic-paints-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/airbrushing-acrylic-paints-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/airbrushing-acrylic-paints-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/airbrushing-acrylic-paints-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Can thinning Ratios be affected?<\/h2>\n<p>You can purchase a variety of colors from Opaque to Candy, Pearl and Transparent. The adding of these color finish products can affect the paint viscosity. The amount of reducer that thins the paint will then have to be adjusted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Opaque Colors: These paints do not allow any light through<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparent Colors: Lets light through the paint<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Opaque paints are slightly thicker because it needs to provide more of a solid color. While the Transparent paints are thinner and will, therefore, require less reducer than the Opaque paints. When considering what color finish to use, the Transparent colors will most likely be the ones that do not require any thinning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What happens if you do not thin your Airbrush Paint?<\/h2>\n<p>You might be able to get away with using airbrush paint straight from the bottle if you use a certain brand and color. Although, you will most probably have to use a higher PSI to get a proper spray pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Using airbrush paint that might be thicker can cause the following problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The paint can clog the airbrush<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spray pattern will be inconsistent<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The airbrush itself can be overworked because the PSI needs to be higher for thicker paint.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Thinning Airbrushing Acrylic Paints<\/h2>\n<p>How to thin acrylic paint for airbrush? Generally, you use some distilled water, or you can purchase airbrush reducers. The consistency you are looking for is something like that of milk. Some factors can affect consistency, such as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The type of airbrush<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Needle size<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Liquid nozzle size<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Air Pressure used<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thinning paint for airbrush and getting the right consistency depends on the nozzle size, as mentioned. You will find a 0.5 mm liquid nozzle sprays thicker than that of a 0.2 mm nozzle, providing the air pressure is correct.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28559\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-paint-for-airbrush.jpg\" alt=\"thinning paint for airbrush\" width=\"942\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-paint-for-airbrush.jpg 942w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-paint-for-airbrush-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-paint-for-airbrush-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-paint-for-airbrush-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-paint-for-airbrush-480x321.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By reducing the colors too much, you can cause the colors to not stick as they should. The products you use should have datasheets available. Make sure to check these sheets out before using. The trick is to discover how much reduction is necessary for your specific project. This might entail a bit of experimentation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Thinner versus Extender<\/h3>\n<p>The color extenders, made by paint manufacturers, do not thin the paint but make it transparent. Read further to discover ways on how to thin acrylic paint for airbrush.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to use Airbrushing Acrylic Paints<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1<\/h3>\n<p>When buying an<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/best-acrylic-paint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acrylic paint<\/a><\/strong>, simply look for paint that is specifically made for airbrushing. The products available have a thinner included, or you should be able to find a thinner nearby where the products are sold. The airbrush acrylic product packages have instructions for you to follow and this should provide the results you are looking for.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2<\/h3>\n<p>Can you use water to thin acrylic paint for airbrushing? Yes, simply mix a 1:1 ratio of water and acrylic paint. Mix well by adding the mixture to a container with a lid and shake vigorously for a minute or two. You can also place the mixture in a measuring jug and mix with a mini whisk. The whisk should be available in the home section of stores.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3<\/h3>\n<p>For thinning acrylic craft paint for airbrushing, you can use rubbing alcohol or try some Windex. The rubbing alcohol should easily be found in most crafts stores and Walmart. This method of thinning acrylic craft paint for airbrushing is very effective and affordable, as it only costs about 77 cents a bottle. Use a 1:1 ratio and mix your rubbing alcohol and paint, then spray with the airbrush.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Using a Metallic Acrylic Paint for Airbrushing<\/h2>\n<p>When using Metallic Acrylic Paint for airbrushing, you can thin the paint as described above. How to thin paint for airbrush will depend on the metallic flake size. The cheaper craft acrylic paints usually consist of a small flake, which makes it more effective. Remember to shake the paint bottle now and again, as the pigments tend to settle to the bottom.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Caution when thinning Airbrushing Acrylic Paints<\/h2>\n<p>The acrylic paints tend to clog the airbrush at the nozzle, which can land up producing a splattering effect. To avoid this, clean the nozzle every so often with water by flushing some though the airbrush. To thin white paint, you can simply use water or rubbing alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>When using rubbing alcohol:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When using the alcohol in the paint, it will form fumes and there will be an odor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure to work in a well-ventilated space when using any alcohol-based products<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28558\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush.jpg\" alt=\"thinning acrylic paint for airbrush\" width=\"942\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush.jpg 942w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-110x74.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-610x408.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/thinning-acrylic-paint-for-airbrush-480x321.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Most Popular Acrylic Airbrush Paint Thinners<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Recommended Paint Thinner<\/h3>\n<p>Most of the paint manufacturers create their paint thinners, which work perfectly with their specific brand of paint. To acquire the results, you want with your acrylic paint, it would be best to buy the thinner form the company you bought the paint from. You should then have no problems when using the paint, provided you follow the instructions when using the thinner and paint.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer of the paint should have a datasheet available describing the thinner you will need. 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Proudly made in the USA<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n                \n      <a class=\"asa2_fbh_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CIEA808?tag=acrylgiessen-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">View on Amazon<\/a>\n      <\/div>    \n    <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Do it yourself Airbrush Thinner \u2013 Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Buying acrylic paint thinners can get expensive, but what if you can make your own? This is cheaper, and it is easy to do. You can find many recipes online including solvent-based ones, but here are a few recipes that are ideally suited to water-based airbrush thinners.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Recipe 1<\/h3>\n<p>You will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>75% Distilled Water<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>25% Fantastik all-purpose cleaner<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Recipe 2<\/h3>\n<p>You will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2\/3 Distilled Water<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/3 99% Isopropyl Alcohol<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 drop Glycerine for every 50 ml of the mixture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Recipe 3<\/h3>\n<p>You will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>4 Cups Distilled Water<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 Cup Fantastik all-purpose cleaner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 Cup 99% Isopropyl Alcohol<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>5 drops Glycerine<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Can you use Water to thin Acrylic Paint for Airbrushing?<\/h2>\n<p>Distilled water is great to use for thinning your acrylic paints. Although water is okay but using the shop bought reducer is a lot more effective in producing better results. The homemade recipes are also better than water alone.<\/p>\n<p>The reason for this is, there need to be alternative ingredients which help to increase the fluidity of the paint. The dry time of the paint is also helped along by the added ingredients, which won\u2019t happen if you only use water. Water by itself can do the job if you find you can\u2019t afford the shop thinners. Make sure it is distilled water, as tap water contains impurities and can cause a problem with the paint.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27410\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen.jpg\" alt=\"airbrush reinigen\" width=\"942\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen.jpg 942w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/airbrush-reinigen-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Adding an Airbrush Acrylic Medium<\/h2>\n<p>The airbrush acrylic medium is perfect to help thin out your acrylic paint and can be used alone, or it can be added along with the ingredients mentioned above. The consistency of acrylic medium is usually thinner than the acrylic paint and won\u2019t cause the paint to breakdown.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, the store-bought thinner or water added alone can land up under-binding the paint. This means the paint has become too thin and it cannot hold all the particles together, it breaks down the paint mixture. The result is paint that doesn\u2019t stick properly to surfaces. The paint is too easily wiped away and once dry, begins to flake off.<\/p>\n<p>You can help prevent this by including acrylic medium into your paint mixture after the thinner or reducer has been added. The medium helps to prevent any under-bonding. We recommend the following airbrush acrylic mediums:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Golden Airbrush Medium \u2013 you can purchase this product on Amazon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Liquitex Professional Airbrush Medium \u2013 you can purchase this product on Amazon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to thin a solvent-based Paint<\/h2>\n<p>Solvent-based paints or oil-based paints should use the thinner or reducer that is recommended for your specific paint. In this case, there is too much of a risk if you mix different kinds of thinner or chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>There are, however, a few alternatives available, which depends on what oil-based paint you are using. Unfortunately, there are numerous types of paints available, which makes it a bit difficult to pinpoint what thinner or exact chemical you should be using. So, it is up to you to research the specific oil-based paint you are using before you use any alternative such as the ones provided below.<\/p>\n<p>Understand that you are working with chemicals when it comes to solvents. Because of this, there are some hazards involved. If you don\u2019t follow instructions, it could cause harm to your health and also affect the paint finish.<\/p>\n<p>You can find a complete list of paint ingredients in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or Technical Data Sheet (TDS). You should be able to easily look this up on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Making your own Airbrush Paint Thinner or Cleaner \u2013 Q&amp;A<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Airbrush Thinner and Paint Thinner, are they the same?<\/h3>\n<p>The airbrush thinner is to help thin out your airbrush acrylic paint, while paint extenders made by paint manufacturers only make the paint more transparent and not thinner. You can add an acrylic medium or flow improver, which helps increase the flow and also keeps the tip from drying.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Can you use the Airbrush Cleaner as a Thinner?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the Vallejo airbrush cleaner is a good option as a cleaner and a thinner. When using these products, make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/airbrush-mask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wear an airbrush mask<\/a> and work in a well-ventilated space.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Airbrushing acrylic paints can be used for many purposes because it comes in opaque as well as transparent options. The acrylic paint is safe as it is water-based. 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