I found this online...(Personally I would just use the Tamiya product). But you could experiment a little. *LINK*

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I found this online...(Personally I would just use the Tamiya product). But you could experiment a little. *LINK*

In Response To: Is there a common substance that can be added to Tamiya acrylics to retard drying somewhat? Trying to paint some small details but it's just drying too fast. *NM* ()

Glycerin (glycerol) also has a long history of being used as a retarder in both acrylic and watercolor painting. Artists have used glycerin for years and years. In fact, almost all acrylic paints have some glycerin added to them to help them stay fresh longer.

So you shouldn't encounter any issues when using glycerin with your acrylic paints as long as you are not using too much.

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Is there a common substance that can be added to Tamiya acrylics to retard drying somewhat? Trying to paint some small details but it's just drying too fast. *NM*
- I have not used it, but Tamiya does make a retarder (87114) which I assume is designed for their acrylic paints? *NM*
  - Sorry - you said a "common substance". Hopefully someone has an answer :) *NM*
    - That's OK, never knew about the Tamiya additive. *NM*
- I found this online...(Personally I would just use the Tamiya product). But you could experiment a little. *LINK*
  - Interesting. Thanks! *NM*
  - They mention Tamiya in the story - so there must be some level of use beyond our hobby *NM*
- One thing I found about Tamiya acrylics is that Windex will remove it even when dry. I assume it is the ammonia that is the active chemical here....
- Well, Bill, it's not "common," but their X-20A acrylic paint thinner has worked for me. *NM*

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