Hobby paint medium/additive VALLEJO 26.591 — 35 ml plastic bottle, transparent

VALLEJO 26.591 is a transparent 35 ml hobby paint medium/additive in a plastic dispenser bottle designed to modify the behaviour of acrylic paints used in modelling, miniature painting and craft projects. It is formulated to thin paints, improve flow and adjust finish without altering the paint colour, enabling finer brush control, smoother layers and controlled blending. The dispensing bottle allows precise application and small-dose additions directly to paints or onto palettes.

Advantages

This transparent medium thins acrylic-based paints while maintaining pigment saturation and colour integrity, improves brushability and levelling, and reduces brush marks. It helps achieve smoother transitions and more consistent application on plastic, resin and metal miniatures as well as on diorama surfaces. The plastic dispenser supports accurate dosing and clean handling for small-scale hobby tasks.

Suitable for

• Thinning acrylic hobby and model paints for washes, glazes and fine detail work
• Improving paint flow for airbrushing or brush application on miniatures and scale models
• Smoothing paint layers and reducing brush stroke marks on small surfaces

Key specifications

• Volume: 35 ml
• Appearance: transparent liquid
• Packaging: plastic dispenser bottle for precise dosing
• Compatibility: formulated for use with acrylic hobby and model paints
• Drying behaviour: preserves finish characteristics without adding colour

How to use

Add small amounts of the medium directly to paint in the desired ratio to achieve thinning, improved flow or a glossier finish, or apply onto a palette and mix before application. For washes and glazes use higher dilution; for flow improvement use minimal additions. Test mixtures on a scrap surface to confirm drying time and finish before applying to final work. Clean brushes and airbrush components with water after use.

Usage recommendations

Use sparingly and incrementally: add the medium in small doses until the desired consistency and flow are reached. Allow test patches to dry to evaluate final sheen and compatibility with subsequent layers or varnishes. Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct heat.