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product_id: 4528197
title: "Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Flow Aid"
brand: "liquitex"
price: "¥4539"
currency: JPY
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Liquitex"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4528197-liquitex-professional-effects-medium-118ml-4-oz-flow-aid
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# 24-hour full cure time Enhances flow & blending Binder-free aqueous solution Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Flow Aid

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** ¥4539
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your acrylic game with flawless flow and pro-level finishes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Flow Aid by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** ¥4539 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4528197-liquitex-professional-effects-medium-118ml-4-oz-flow-aid)

## Best For

- liquitex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted liquitex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Potent Yet Balanced:** Use up to 25% to extend coverage without compromising paint film stability.
- • **Seamless Flow Mastery:** Breaks water tension for ultra-smooth paint flow and effortless blending.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with any acrylic medium or color, including Liquitex Soft Body paints.
- • **Precision Staining Effects:** Perfect for raw canvas staining with controlled absorption and minimal brush strokes.
- • **Glossy, Crack-Resistant Finish:** Delivers a durable, water-resistant gloss that stands the test of time.

## Overview

Liquitex Professional Effects Medium is a 4-oz binder-free flow aid designed to improve the flow, absorbency, and blending of water-based paints and inks. Ideal for creating fluid washes and staining effects on raw canvas, it reduces brush strokes and film tension while delivering a glossy, crack-resistant finish. Compatible with all acrylic mediums, it fully cures in 24 hours and is water-resistant, making it a must-have for artists seeking professional-grade control and coverage.

## Description

Breaks water tension to improve flow, absorbency and blending of any water based paint, ink or dye and minimizes brush strokes. Use with Liquitex Soft Body color to create very fluid washes without hard edges. Great for staining effects on raw canvas. Should not add more than 25% as there is no binder and it can weaken the stability of the paint film when too much is added.

Review: Works Well and Easy to Use - Pretty straight forward to use. Pour equal parts acrylic paint and this project and it makes it pretty easy to paint on fabric. It also requires no heat setting. For drying, I just let it sit over night, undisturbed.
Review: OUTSTANDING!! - This stuff is fantastic. Works like a charm to thin your paint and extend coverage. Just be sure to mix it exactly as recommended because it is potent. Excellent value and if used properly, it will last a very long time.

## Features

- A binder-free aqueous solution with surfactants.
- Use in conjunction with any acrylic medium or acrylic color when increased flow and absorption and decreased film tension and friction are required.
- Great for staining effects on raw canvas.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000KNPM46 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #912 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #49 in Art Paints |
| Brand | Liquitex |
| Color | Flow Aid |
| Color Code | Transparent |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,211) |
| Date First Available | November 16, 2006 |
| Dry Time In Hours | 24 |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Full Cure Time | 24 Hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376924176 |
| Included Components | Flow Aid |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Volume | 4 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | 5620 |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Model Name | Professional |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Paint Type | Acrylic, Watercolor |
| Part Number | BS5620 |
| Pattern | Effects |
| Product Dimensions | 1.97 x 1.97 x 4.33 inches |
| Size | 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Crack Resistant |
| Special Features | Crack Resistant |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Style | 4-oz |
| Surface Recommendation | Paper |
| UPC | 094376924176 |
| Unit Count | 4.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Color:** Flow Aid
- **Finish Type:** Gloss
- **Item Volume:** 4 Fluid Ounces
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic, Watercolor
- **Size:** 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Crack Resistant
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Paper
- **Unit Count:** 4.0 Fluid Ounces

## Images

![Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Flow Aid - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JNhmhnKYL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: i am not using an airbrush, but i need thin non-glossy glazes. would this work? thanks**
A: I know this is late,but I use Golden Airbrush medium to thin my paint for glazes.

**Q: Can this be used to thin (Vallejo) Acrylic-Polyurethane liquid primers (for miniatures)?**
A: I don't know. From what I hear you can use it to thin just about any acrylic-based paint. However, not sure how the polyurethane in the primer would react. I think a good test would be to mix it up and see. Start with the primer in a mixing cup (couple of drops), then add the airbrush medium a drop at a time (mixing each time and checking consistency, clumping, etc). If you get a good mix without clumps and about the consistency of low-fat milk, you should be able to apply through an airbrush. I would recommend testing on a test plate to see how it adheres before using it on your finish piece! Good Luck.

**Q: *For those who used both products*, please: Is this different different from pouring effect medium?**
A: The "Pouring effect medium" has more control, but the flow aid is mainly used for completely liquefying the paint, while keeping consistent color I have used this with airbrush art, and mixing effects with other Liquitex/other brand acrylic mediums.  On a more casual, non-air-brush point of view:  This can totally thin paint, but there is other stuff out there, that will suit your needs.  BONUS**  This works wonders if you 1. need a shorter drying time OR 2. Have lesser quality acrylic in old tubes and want to turn out well.

**Q: I have createx airbrush paint for nail art.  The problem is it air comes out but no paint.  Ive cleaned the needle still no paint spray.**
A: The number of reasons why your air brush is not working is huge.  I would try and verify that you can shoot water through the air brush, if you can, the you can fiddle with air pressure, or thin the paint, or clean the brush, or go to a larger tip size.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Well and Easy to Use
*by C***D on January 6, 2026*

Pretty straight forward to use. Pour equal parts acrylic paint and this project and it makes it pretty easy to paint on fabric. It also requires no heat setting. For drying, I just let it sit over night, undisturbed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OUTSTANDING!!
*by V***0 on September 3, 2025*

This stuff is fantastic. Works like a charm to thin your paint and extend coverage. Just be sure to mix it exactly as recommended because it is potent. Excellent value and if used properly, it will last a very long time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really great stuff, and a little goes a long way.
*by I***Y on August 4, 2025*

Picked this up because I decided to transfer all of my Citadel Paints to better bottles instead of pots, and in doing so I thinned them a bit too much. So I needed to pick up something to thicken it back up. A little bit goes a long way, and you can always add more just keep that in mind. Mixes really well especially if you have a vortex mixer.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Flow Aid
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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*