White spirits

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Comment by Lea on October 23, 2012 at 10:56am

Forgot to mention...It should def work over a gloss paint.

Comment by Lea on October 23, 2012 at 10:55am

That certainly is odd Hannah... what are you painting on? It helps if the surface you are painting over isn't too matt so that the paint doesn't totally grab. It does work best if it's got some sheen or slip to it. Doesn't need to be super shiny, just able to move. Some acrylic paints are better than others in this way as they have that bit of sheen I'm talking about to them once dry. Some can be very matt. Interested in how you go. :)

Comment by Hannah T on October 23, 2012 at 10:11am

Wow thank you so much. It has been a great help, but I have still found no sucsess, I have tried it with water and different brands but still nothing has happered.

Comment by Lea on October 18, 2012 at 9:43am

Here in Aus Palma they are two different products. I think the white spirits has less of a harsh odour.

Comment by Palma Rea on October 17, 2012 at 9:10pm

I think that turpentine is another name for white spirits.

Comment by Lea on October 12, 2012 at 9:53am

Well, One thing I have noticed is that if the white spirits is older or ever the turps...It seems to lose it's punch a bit. Maybe try a fresh batch and see if that works. Also, the acrylics need to be a little watery. Put the brush in the paint and then dip it in water. You'll get more of an affect that way because some paint will go on heavier in some sections and lighter in others. If too watery it will split too much. I forgot to mention that I have had success with turps and white spirits. Hope that's of some help Hannah.

Comment by Tamara Kapan on October 12, 2012 at 2:37am

I was wondering the same thing after watching his plexi glass demonstrations.  I get a similar effect with rubbing alcohol on acrylic based paints.  I put it in a spray bottle and spray onto the wet paint and get that mottled effect. 

Comment by Lea on October 9, 2012 at 6:43pm

Hi Hannah, not sure what brand he uses but try turpentine if the white spirits doesn't do anything. I am curious though about what it is you are doing. Maybe then we can be of more help. :)