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Gloss Medium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order Today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA planet-positive way to give your paint a gloss finish, while thinning and extending its volume. Or use as a collaging adhesive and fixative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cslot id=\"details-content\" pseudo=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-5875e37d-ea01-4deb-aefa-8a744dda4cc8-template--23003931017491__main-product\" class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases surface gloss, color depth and transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowers viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends your color further without affecting acrylic stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix as much as you like into acrylic color to create the viscosity and transparency you want - the more you add, the thinner and more transparent your color will become\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be thinned by diluting with up to 25% water - distilled water will give best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir gently to avoid creating foam - if bubbles appear, leave it to sit while the bubbles rise and disappear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h3\"\u003eWHAT DOES BIO-BASED MEAN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte description-size--small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s dive in. 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