Hobby paint medium/additive VALLEJO 26.233, 35 ml plastic bottle, transparent

VALLEJO 26.233 is a transparent 35 ml hobby paint medium/additive supplied in a plastic dispensing bottle. Formulated for model making, miniatures and craft painting, this water-based acrylic medium modifies paint properties without changing color. It can be used to thin acrylic paints, extend drying time, improve flow and adjust handling characteristics for detailed work and controlled airbrushing. The product produces a matt finish when mixed with pigments and serves as a pigment binder that dries slowly to allow additional manipulation of color and texture.

Advantages

This additive is transparent and neutral in tone, so it preserves the original color of the paint while altering viscosity and drying rate. As a water-based acrylic medium, it improves adhesion and integration of pigments and provides a matt finish. The dispensing bottle allows controlled dosing for accurate mixing ratios. Its slow drying profile gives more working time for blending, glazing and subtle transitions on small-scale models and miniatures.

Suitable for

• Thinning acrylic hobby paints for brush or airbrush use
• Extending drying time for blending and glazing on miniatures
• Improving pigment adhesion and creating matt layers
• Adjusting flow for fine detail work and washes

Key specifications

• Form: water-based acrylic medium
• Appearance: transparent
• Volume: 35 ml
• Finish: matt when mixed with pigment
• Drying characteristic: slow drying to allow manipulation
• Container: plastic dispensing bottle for controlled dosing

How to use

Shake the bottle gently before use. Add small amounts of the medium to acrylic paint and mix thoroughly until the desired consistency is achieved. For brush work, thin progressively until flow and coverage are satisfactory. For airbrushing, test and adjust dilution gradually to avoid clogging; use incremental additions to reach the proper spray viscosity. Because the medium slows drying, work in thin layers when building up effects and allow adequate ventilation during application.

Usage recommendations

Use sparingly to maintain paint bonding strength; perform a small test on a scrap surface before full application. Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, frost-free place. Clean brushes and equipment with water while the medium is still wet.