--- product_id: 278438983 title: "Slow-Dri Gel Retarder" brand: "liquitex" price: "€ 47.35" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Liquitex" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/278438983-slow-dri-gel-retarder store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 8-hour slow drying time Binder-free gel for pure color intensity Water resistant when dry Slow-Dri Gel Retarder **Brand:** liquitex **Price:** € 47.35 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⏳ Paint Longer, Create Stronger – The Slow-Dri Gel Retarder for Acrylic Aficionados ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Slow-Dri Gel Retarder by liquitex - **How much does it cost?** € 47.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/278438983-slow-dri-gel-retarder) ## Best For - liquitex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted liquitex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Matte Finish Mastery:** Achieve a sophisticated matte finish that elevates your artwork’s professional appeal. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Designed to blend effortlessly with Liquitex Heavy Body paints and mediums for flawless texture control. - • **Extend Your Creative Flow:** Unlock up to 8 hours of open working time to perfect every brushstroke without rush. - • **Pure Color, No Compromise:** Binder-free formula ensures your acrylics stay vibrant and true, just like oils. - • **Durability Meets Innovation:** Water resistant and non-yellowing for long-lasting masterpieces that stand the test of time. ## Overview Liquitex Professional Effects Medium Slow-Dri Gel Retarder is an 8-ounce binder-free gel additive that extends acrylic paint’s working time up to 8 hours. Perfectly formulated for use with Liquitex Heavy Body paints, it delivers a matte finish, enhances color vibrancy, and ensures water resistance and non-yellowing durability. Ideal for artists seeking oil-like blending with acrylics, this medium supports professional-grade, long-lasting artwork. ## Description From the manufacturer Liquitex Acrylic Mediums In addition to the widest array of Professional and Student colors, Liquitex offers the broadest possible range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. We understand that mediums are often a difficult concept to grasp until you actually dive into them, so we’ve tried to simplify usage by classifying products in three distinct categories: Prep, Paint, and Finish. Prep Surface preparations set the foundation for stable and permanent color applications by sealing and adding tooth to almost any painting surface. We offer five different types of prep products available to accommodate all types of work. Paint Within the painting category, there are several different types of products you would use besides the color itself. They are Fluid Mediums, Gel Mediums, Additives, and Texture Gels. Each of these products are explained further within this brochure. These painting mediums allow an artist to adjust the working and optical properties of the paint film to accomplish an astonishing variety of techniques and applications. Finish Varnishes are applied over a completed piece of work to change or unify the surface sheen and protect the painted surface from the environment and ultraviolet light. Whether you are PREPing the surface, PAINTing the masterpiece, or adding the crucial FINISHing touch, Liquitex offers the proper medium to achieve any desired result. Explore your possibilities even further by mixing Liquitex acrylic color with any of our mediums. Effects Mediums All Effects Mediums Are permanent Non-yellowing Water resistant when dry Ideal for improving adhesion Formulated for long-term durability Manufactured with the best quality resins available Liquitex offers a variety of specialty products including Fluid Mediums, Gel Mediums, Texture Gels and Additives which have been specifically designed to achieve various techniques, applications, and special effects. Effects Mediums available Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder, String Gel Flow Aid, Ceramic Stucco Slow-Dri Gel Retarder, Glass Beads Liquithick Thickening Gel, Resin Sand Fabric Medium, White Opaque Flakes Iridescent Medium, Natural Sand Airbrush Medium, Blended Fibers Pouring Medium, Black Lava Review: This is what you need if you want your acrylic paintings to look like oils - A must for oil-style painting with acrylics. I mix it with the liquid retarder to get a product of the thickness I prefer. No special formula--I just mix in enough of the liquid kind to have a slightly gelled consistency. Review: Emploi facile et bonne conservation. - Lors de réalisation de tableau avec de la peinture acrylique. ## Features - A Binder-Free Gel With Slow Drying Agents. - Designed To Be Used With Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color And Heavy Body Mediums. - Increases ‘Open‘ (Working) Time Of Acrylic Paint. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001US2NWO | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,656 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #107 in Art Paints | | Brand | Liquitex | | Brand Name | Liquitex | | Color | Slow-dri Gel Additive | | Color Code | #800080 | | Colour | Slow-dri Gel Additive | | Container Type | Bottle | | Coverage | Medium | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 161 Reviews | | Dry Time In Hours | 8 | | Finish Type | Matte | | Finish type | Matte | | Full Cure Time | 1 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376945898 | | Included Components | Acrylic | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Effects Medium | | Item Volume | 0.63 Fluid Ounces | | Item Weight | 0.29 Pounds | | Item volume | 0.63 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | ColArt Americas | | Model Name | Professional | | Model Number | 125408 | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Part Number | 125408 | | Size | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Odor Blocking | | Special features | Odor Blocking | | Specific Uses For Product | Art Painting | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | UPC | 094376945898 | | Unit Count | 8 Fluid Ounces | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Liquitex - **Colour:** Slow-dri Gel Additive - **Finish type:** Matte - **Item volume:** 237 Milliliters - **Size:** 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) ## Images ![Slow-Dri Gel Retarder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71H4D2UwtiL.jpg) ![Slow-Dri Gel Retarder - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QIeHCB00L.jpg) ![Slow-Dri Gel Retarder - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819AQMGrA9L.jpg) ![Slow-Dri Gel Retarder - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614+B0TgP1L.jpg) ![Slow-Dri Gel Retarder - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UGfpHQC4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is what you need if you want your acrylic paintings to look like oils *by C***Y on 21 March 2018* A must for oil-style painting with acrylics. I mix it with the liquid retarder to get a product of the thickness I prefer. No special formula--I just mix in enough of the liquid kind to have a slightly gelled consistency. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emploi facile et bonne conservation. *by R***Y on 9 March 2024* Lors de réalisation de tableau avec de la peinture acrylique. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product, worked well *by J***E on 16 January 2025* A good medium for slowing down the drying time for my acrylic paintings and enables you to blend the colours better --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/278438983-slow-dri-gel-retarder](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/278438983-slow-dri-gel-retarder) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-27*