{"title":"Golden OPEN Gels and Mediums","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/0084101000000-st-01-golden-open.1485861945_large_aef5afaa-e8ee-496d-af14-80bcca833989_240x240.webp?v=1782183607\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Gloss\/Matte) are used to extend OPEN Slow-Drying Colors while maintaining their working properties. They can also be used to slow down fast-drying acrylic colors as a blending or glazing medium.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN Mediums\u003c\/strong\u003e help maximize working time of OPEN Acrylics and can be used to adjust color strength and translucency while maintaining consistency. OPEN Acrylic Medium (Gloss or Matte) will lower paint viscosity to create a more fluid mixture and increase flow. OPEN fluid mediums are also useful for lowering the viscosity of Heavy Body colors and slowing the drying for detail painting using fine brushes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN Thinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a water-based additive for thinning the consistency of OPEN Acrylic Colors and Mediums without altering drying time. It also maintains and adjusts the workability of OPEN colors on palettes, and can be used as a thin-bodied retarder with Heavy Body or Fluid Acrylic colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither \u003cstrong\u003eRetarder\u003c\/strong\u003e nor \u003cstrong\u003eOPEN thinner \u003c\/strong\u003econtain binding agents. To ensure adhesion, it is recommended that the addition of Retarder not exceed 15% (1:6), and OPEN Thinner should not exceed 25% (1:3) when mixed with colors or mediums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"open-acrylic-gel-gloss-golden-acrylic-mediums","title":"OPEN Acrylic Gel (Gloss) (Golden Acrylic Mediums)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel (Gloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"55\" width=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GoldenArtistLogo_480x480.png?v=1707932284\" alt=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GoldenArtistLogo_480x480.png?v=1707932284\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInnovative For Artists!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN Gels and Mediums are compatible with Golden Heavy Body and Fluid Acrylic colors, as well as regular acrylic gels and mediums and will increase open time while altering their consistency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel, Gloss and Matte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel, Gloss and Matte\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas a slightly softer feel than Regular Gel (Gloss) and the same consistency as OPEN colors. It can be used for glazes and to extend the paints while maintaining working properties of OPEN acrylics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden","offers":[{"title":"8 oz jar","offer_id":42979686252783,"sku":"738797313552","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz jar","offer_id":42979686285551,"sku":"738797313569","price":37.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32 oz jar","offer_id":42979686318319,"sku":"738797313576","price":52.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/products\/3135-5-OPENAcrylicGelGloss.jpg?v=1656607519"},{"product_id":"retarder-golden-acrylic-mediums-1","title":"Retarder (Golden Acrylic Mediums)","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetarder\u003cspan\u003e - 8oz and 16oz bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"55\" width=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GoldenArtistLogo_480x480.png?v=1707932284\" alt=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GoldenArtistLogo_480x480.png?v=1707932284\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInnovative For Artists!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOLDEN Acrylic Retarder\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis an additive used to increase the open (drying) time of acrylic paints. Useful for wet on wet techniques and reducing skinning on the palette. The retarder does not contain binding agents. To ensure adhesion, do not add more than 15% retarder. Your mixing ratio should be (1:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful for wet on wet techniques and reducing skinning on the palette. The retarder does not contain binding agents. To ensure adhesion, do not add more than 15% retarder. Your mixing ratio should be (1:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKey Features \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated additive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease the open (drying) time of acrylic paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for wet on wet techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo binding agents included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReduce the surface tension of acrylic emulsion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo acrylic binders, Use them in correct proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Golden","offers":[{"title":"4 oz bottle","offer_id":49940857651439,"sku":"738797358041","price":14.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz bottle","offer_id":42979689136367,"sku":"738797358058","price":24.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz bottle","offer_id":42979689169135,"sku":"738797358065","price":40.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Retarder16oz.jpg?v=1686167736"},{"product_id":"open-thinner-golden-open-mediums","title":"OPEN Thinner (Golden OPEN Mediums)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden OPEN Thinner, 1 oz and 4 oz bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GoldenArtistLogo_240x240.png?v=1707932284\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInnovative For Artists!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dangerous-html mb3\"\u003eGolden OPEN Thinner is made to thin OPEN multicolor acrylic paints without affecting drying time. It can also function as a thin-bodied retarder when used with heavy body or fluid acrylics. This medium contains no adhesives and should be used sparingly when mixed into your paints.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb3 f6 mid-gray lh-title overflow-visible db\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dangerous-html mb3\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen used with Golden OPEN Acrylic paints, this medium thins the consistency of the paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen used with Golden Heavy Body or Fluid Acrylics, the thinner acts as a paint retarder, slowing the drying process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinner has no adhesive agents and should not be used alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neither Golden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetarder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN thinner \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtain binding agents. To ensure adhesion, it is recommended that the addition of Retarder not exceed 15% (1:6), and OPEN Thinner should not exceed 25% (1:3) when mixed with colors or mediums. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN Acrylics\u003c\/strong\u003e are a slow-drying paint with a slightly softer consistency than our Heavy Body paints. The extended working time of these colors broadens their range to include more traditional techniques once possible only with oil paint. Thick applications can dry extremely slowly, so we recommend that artists use OPEN Colors only thinly (\u0026lt; 1 mm). Drying time can also be accelerated by mixing OPEN with faster-drying acrylics, such as our Fluid and Heavy Body colors. The slow-drying properties of OPEN Acrylics also make it suitable for certain printmaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause OPEN Acrylics dry slowly, painters who cover their palettes or use sealed containers can keep the same colors for weeks, reducing paint waste and preserving color mixtures for future use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden","offers":[{"title":"1 oz cylinder","offer_id":42979689201903,"sku":"738797359505","price":7.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz cylinder","offer_id":42979689234671,"sku":"738797359543","price":13.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GOLDENOpenThinner4oz.jpg?v=1686167884"},{"product_id":"open-acrylic-medium-gloss-golden-open-mediums","title":"OPEN Acrylic Medium (Gloss) (Golden Open Mediums)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOPEN Acrylic Medium (Gloss) #3725\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"55\" width=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GoldenArtistLogo_480x480.png?v=1707932284\" alt=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GoldenArtistLogo_480x480.png?v=1707932284\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInnovative For Artists!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN Mediums\u003cspan\u003e help maximize working time of OPEN Acrylics and can be used to adjust color strength and translucency while maintaining consistency. OPEN Acrylic Medium (Gloss or Matte) will lower paint viscosity to create a more fluid mixture and increase flow. OPEN fluid mediums are also useful for lowering the viscosity of Heavy Body colors and slowing the drying for detail painting using fine brushes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel, Gloss and Matte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel, Gloss and Matte\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas a slightly softer feel than Regular Gel (Gloss) and the same consistency as OPEN colors. It can be used for glazes and to extend the paints while maintaining working properties of OPEN acrylics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden","offers":[{"title":"4 oz cylinder","offer_id":42979689627887,"sku":"738797372542","price":12.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz cylinder","offer_id":42979689660655,"sku":"738797372559","price":20.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/products\/3725_5_OPEN_Acrylic_Medium_Gloss.jpg?v=1656607783"},{"product_id":"open-acrylic-gel-matte-golden-acrylic-mediums","title":"OPEN Acrylic Gel (Matte) (Golden OPEN Acrylic Mediums)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel (Matte)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"55\" width=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/GoldenArtistLogo_480x480.png?v=1707932284\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInnovative For Artists!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN Gels and Mediums are compatible with Golden Heavy Body and Fluid Acrylic colors, as well as regular acrylic gels and mediums, and will increase open time while altering their consistency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Gloss\/Matte) is used to extend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/collections\/golden-open-slow-drying-acrylics\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Golden OPEN\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden OPEN Slow-Drying Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e while maintaining their working properties. They can also be used to slow down fast-drying acrylic colors as a blending or glazing medium.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cstrong\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel: Gloss and Matte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN Acrylic Gel in Gloss and Matte\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave a slightly softer feel than Regular Gel (Gloss) and the same consistency as OPEN colors. It can be used for glazes and to extend the paints while maintaining the working properties of OPEN acrylics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden","offers":[{"title":"8 oz jar","offer_id":49939003375855,"sku":"738797313651","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz jar","offer_id":42979689693423,"sku":"738797313668","price":34.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/gel-matte-8oz-golden-open-acrylic-mediums-ls-v03225.jpg?v=1782175934"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/collections\/golden-open-gels-and-mediums\/form_open-slow-dry-acrylic.oembed","provider":"Alabama Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}