Hobby paint medium/additive VALLEJO 26.201, 200 ml, transparent, jar dispenser

VALLEJO 26.201 is a 200 ml transparent hobby paint medium/additive supplied in a jar with a dispenser. Formulated for use with acrylic hobby paints, this transparent gel medium modifies paint properties to adjust flow, transparency and finish. It is intended for modelling, miniatures and craft projects where controlled application, blending and creation of glossy transparent layers are required. The product is part of a range designed to reproduce realistic environmental effects such as shallow water, waves and surface gloss on dioramas and vignettes.

Advantages

The medium is transparent and non-flammable, does not contain solvents, and dries to a transparent, glossy finish. Supplied in a dispenser jar, it permits controlled dosing and application for detailed work. When mixed with acrylic hobby paints it improves flow and blending while allowing modulation of transparency without altering pigment chemistry.

Suitable for

• Modifying acrylic paints for model kits and miniatures
• Creating transparent water effects, shallow water and gloss surfaces in dioramas
• Blending layers and improving paint flow for fine detail work
• Craft projects requiring a non‑solvent gel to alter finish and transparency

Key specifications

• Volume: 200 ml
• Form: transparent gel medium / additive
• Packaging: jar with dispenser for controlled application
• Finish when dry: transparent and glossy
• Compatibility: formulated for use with acrylic hobby paints
• Drying time: typically dries to finish in about 24 hours depending on layer thickness

How to use

Use sparingly and mix with acrylic hobby paints to adjust flow, transparency and finish. Apply with a brush, spatula or sculpting tool from the dispenser jar. For water effects or glossy transparent layers, sculpt and shape the gel while wet to create waves, ripples or peaks; allow the applied layer to dry undisturbed. Adjust the ratio of medium to paint to achieve the desired level of transparency and gloss. Clean tools with water after use.

Usage recommendations

Store the jar upright and tightly closed. Apply in thin layers to control drying and reduce the risk of surface defects; thicker applications will take longer to cure. Consult the product safety information for handling guidance. Test on a spare piece before use on finished models to confirm desired visual effect and drying behaviour.