Turner Acryl Gouache paint is opaque and dries quickly to a matte finish. Manufactured in Japan, these paints are colored with extremely finely ground pigment and have a fluid consistency which enables an even spread of uniform color across large areas.
Turner Acryl Gouache can be used with regular acrylic mediums (such as Golden mediums) and thinned with water. Once dry, they are water-resistant, which means they can be applied in multiple layers without bleeding (working times can be extended using the Turner Retarder). These paints are highly adhesive, and when they are used over the specially formulated Turner grounds, they can be used on almost any surface, including rock, metal, glass, paper, canvas, and wood.
Turner Acryl Gouache is complemented by a series of Japanesque colors, which have a slightly coarse texture. This texture is designed to mimic that of traditional Japanese paints, which are made from crushed mineral pigments, shells, corals and even semi-precious stones (like malachite, azurite, and cinnabar) suspended in a hide glue binder.
Instructions for use:
For a uniform finish, please dilute the paint with water to an approximate ratio of 2 parts paint to 1 part water.
It is preferable to use metal, disposable or porcelain palettes, as dry paint may adhere persistently to wooden or plastic palettes. Seal palettes with plastic wrap if you are planning to leave paint on them between painting sessions. Any kind of brush may be used, but remember that the paint will dry waterproof within 15 minutes. To stop this clotting of your brushes, dip the brush head in water regularly throughout the painting session; when not in use, brushes should be stood in water. To clean your brushes at the end of a painting session, dip them in water and wash them with soap until the paint softens.
