How to make acrylic paint transparent

Here's how to make your paint look transparent, without having to buy transparent paint.And here's the link to the free PDF on: “How to fix your painting”: www.createpaintingsyoulove.co...
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[@marcusbuckner5582]

Thx. No extra talk , etc. Right to the point: much appreciated, .

[@hollydennison4361]

Absolutely the best information I have heard, no magic secrets that no one wants to share. Thank you so much for clear, consice answers. I will be signing up for more information!

[@dorothydavis3170]

Thanks for this. Makes that it all much easier to understand. As a beginner, I get frustrated at all the information coming at me and you just restored my faith in learning.

[@Sean-fs1sg]

I've always found that transparent specific paint keeps its transparency as I build up layers, whereas if I thin the paint myself either with a combo of medium and thinners or just thinners it still becomes opaque as the layers build up. Would love to know how they make transparent paints remain transparent even with several layers applied.

[@Gringle_]

It's the pigment, not the paint itself

[@bmxscape]

i was about to buy transparent paints for a model but this solved my problem with ease

[@emaramify]

same bruh

[@historiadox]

Me too!!!haha

[@bmxscape]

@@historiadox theres always more to learn about painting

[@colleenbrownart]

Thank you, Mike! I have you book but you popped up first when I googled transparent acrylics!!

[@juliearvaniti7336]

love your energy an Amazing bright colors, good job !

[@mmmchestnut4085]

Feels like common sense, but only because you explained it very clearly. Thank you. You make it sound easy.

[@pepa1420]

Mike please, how do you paint a tinted glass but with the light coming BEHIND it? Not teflecting the light but being translucent of it? I am painting on cavas, in acrylic, a subject that involves a piece of led glass filtering the light. Many thanks for your valuable help.

[@robertgonzalez2759]

Thanks, in the time of staying at home, I was able to make my paint transparent thank you.

[@peggyqbkg9705]

Thanks for this. I find your most useful (to me) videos are the ones where you give very specific tips, such as this one. I'd like to see you do some very specific 'helps' on composition + design...I can tell when something ISN't good, but need specific help knowing what IS good! For example, i've heard reference to 'C composition' . You suggestions in this area would be great as your compositions are always wonderful!

[@createpaintingsyoulovewith82]

Thanks for the suggestion PG! I'll look into that.

[@MamaBear_InformedParents]

This was very helpful!

[@faithconner2087]

Thank you for easily explaining how to make acrylics transparent. I needed to know this and appreciate your time and help. 🌝

[@pattolosa6598]

Alright, awesome! Thank you for being so clear in your explanations. Helped a lot. :)

[@ferdinandblond8798]

Thank you kindly for sharing your experience with us viewers - it answered a question I had been searching for an answer, and now I know how to do it. I hope that you gain a wider audience, as you're good at explaining things clearly and concisely. May your life and work be fruitful. ;)

[@usmc_marine_mom480]

Me too! 🤣 For to dang days!!!

[@usmc_marine_mom480]

*two

[@emiliamcashaw2667]

thanks very much! very useful information, ready to get painting!!!

[@anitasmith7764]

Great idea. I’d love to see a few examples

[@nenditajaswal]

Im so glad i found your channel

[@janetmakinen9324]

Just found your channel and thank you for sharing this information about transparent paint.

[@tiffanyhohmannjacobsen7858]

Thank you Mike or prefer Mr Svab? I almost ordered a set of acrylic transparent paints.. I have some high gloss thinner and I hope it will work can't wait to try it. Just subscribed

[@dogadokuz1739]

thank you mike svob

[@tmb9126]

Thank you so much for this info!

[@AbiNomac]

I’ve been looking to hear this. Thank you

[@debbiem6860]

Thanjs for sharing this information, it will help in my Journey for sure😊

[@user-fw7kg9gm7s]

Very informative thankyou

[@marinagarciasolorzano1724]

you are great Mike.... thank you very much for this tip

[@createpaintingsyoulovewith82]

Thank you for your post

[@marypatlevitt823]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@paultaylor6167]

I met an artist in Canada that uses acrylic air brush medium vs water. It looks like skim milk. It binds as the paint does and one can make super thin glazes. It dries clear. Too much water can be a problem when attempting transparency. I dip my brush in it as I work to make washes.

[@mariawilson2595]

Mike i am so happy I have found your site , i was just looking up transparent paint to try out a stained glass effct on clear plastic ! I will do as you suggest . Thank you looking forward to viewing all of your lessons !

[@createpaintingsyoulovewith82]

You are welcome.

[@winterhaydn]

Did it work out? I'm looking to do the same.

[@lynnoble8229]

Hi Mike, thank you for your tips. Could you advise me on what paints are best combined with resin?

[@Lianoth]

Very useful thank you !

[@dodophat1015]

Thanks Mike !

[@juliejfw]

Useful information! Using idea of using translucent paint for northern lights.

[@lindahgallagher758]

Thank you very much

[@joychip5994]

Great help

[@hiih3212]

Oh herd doing this causes the paint to flake over time because it dilutes the binder. What happens if you add binder?

[@beegyobby576]

You remind me of Tom Hanks.

[@AddonisLloyd_deluisekrueger]

I was just about to say that 😂

[@mikeoxmaul837]

Omg 😱🤣

[@AD-jz8nw]

Is it me or did I miss the answer to how to make paint translucent? 🤔

[@CarolynDenison]

Thin your paint using a medium or water. I'm going to guess the medium is your better choice. Something like floetrol, or Elmer's Glue All (the white glue) and a little water to get your consistency the way you want it.When I say a little water that mean add small amounts and stir after each addition, then stir again. You mat need a to test on a piece of paper to see dry time on either one. A little means a drop or two.

[@SirShoddrick]

Carolyn Byrd use mod Podge gloss instead of glue

[@acidwaste00]

Its you bro, he said it at 0:30 hahah, i missed it for a sec to , like damn i didnt except to be given the answer so quick normally ignore the beggining of video.

[@extrakuro7946]

M P 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@isfahani100]

Olive_IsMe UwU hello Mike I am beginner and have no clue about any paint can you pleas help me to measure the white with water and glue , Medium pleas thanks

[@Jarjarvideos]

Ben Mendleson meets Tom Hanks

[@michaelbove9604]

Thank You!

[@iamsawart5580]

Thanks!

[@tieflingcorpse9817]

Thanks! I personally much more prefer the method of shadows of transparent black shapes instead of a darker shade of that color. The other doesn’t really look like a shadow to me. :)

[@vanessakordahi5325]

Hello , i am trying to paint on glass but i dont know what kind of paint to use that is non toxic & washable . Can you please tell if i should use stain glass paint & then cover it with special varnish that again is non toxic ? Or is there another non toxic durable paint . Thank you 🙏

[@HM-sx3fq]

Nice.. But is there any way to make the color more transparent without adding water as I am drawing using charcoal and pencil on paper, so I don't want the acrylic to effect my paper but I want add if as a design

[@justincoleman3805]

No example? That’s kinda what I needed.

[@kusmanf]

Sir, how can you paint on glass so that it is transparent and resistant to ultra violet and heat without fading, simply it is permanent? And what is the paint name and the brand I should use?

[@user-vy2fm9dh5e]

Maybe I can use truism method on oil painting.

[@dezflores471]

Thank you

[@tmb9126]

subscribed!

[@peggyqbkg9705]

What brands do you suggest for beginners who want decent good quality that doesn't paint like toothpaste!? Canada and US. Thanks.

[@createpaintingsyoulovewith82]

The amount of pigment, as opposed to medium, in a tube of paint is what determines quality. There are a lot of good quality brands out there, and your local artist supply store can help you pick the ones that have the most pigment. Generally speaking brands that say "student" grade are less expensive because they have less pigment.

[@MooseShower]

I think good paint is a little thick like toothpaste. You might need better brushes

[@sosoleta]

So we Can use something like water and mediums what is mediums mean ???

[@jordantaylor3164]

I have read that if you add too much water to acrylic paint it will break down the bonding agents in the paint and it won’t adhere. Any one have experience with this?

[@bakebiharisharma8487]

Acrylictransparent paint for flooring tiles cotting

[@idonthaveaname42]

Ok so in order to be a good mud artist should i stop or keep making doody pants?

[@gissie391]

What do we need to repaint our mirror silver goggles?

[@joshuelsanchez.]

make a video about how to make it more transparent

[@Bobsheaux]

I was expecting more of a demonstration about how to do it too. Some of us need a little more than just TALKING about it. 😕

[@Evelyn-fw4mp]

could i use glue to make my paint transparent?? is that idiotic?

[@elliemerc01]

Why no demo?

[@64cesia]

It’s better if you do it at the same time you explain it

[@alexwasdreaming9440]

Tom Hanks

[@BillizMuzic]

So he didn't tell us how to make the paint translucent. Uhhhh

[@antoinefilms_]

Thats it...make it thin............

[@jonmichaelroberts]

Then why do people speak of transparent pigments? I’m not sure this video is accurate. I’m not sure a paint that uses more opaque pigment will have the same properties as a glaze with a more transparent pigment just by thinning It more but I could be wrong. I’m guessing it does work though I just wonder if some vibrancy is lost.

[@mjt_emp3ror]

show by drawing tait

[@balgovind81]

Jhoota

[@raysima]

Wtfffff.... no demonstration? Pointless video!!!

[@bddybdz]

raysima you make a video then!

[@dogadokuz1739]

you don't know how to listen???? poor you