Wash question

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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Hi Everyone,

What is the best thinner to use on an Acrylic wash? I was using water from the tap. I’m using MM Acrylic paints too. Would airbrush thinner work as a wash thinner?

Thanks,

Kevin

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Sure, as long as the airbrush thinner is an acrylic thinner. Just mix your paint/thinner to the consistency of coffee and have at it.
You can also use 70% isopropyl alcohol (a.k.a. rubbing alcohol), plain or distilled water (with a drop of dishwashing liquid to break up the surface tension), and even windshield washer fluid.
Just my opinion, but I think an alcohol-based thinner would tend to work best; for me, it tends to flow better and dry a little faster.

Gip Winecoff

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Thanks Gip that helps![:)]