Acrylics, because they are water-based, can be thinned with water to create transparent washes. But the pigments don’t tend to adhere very well once this is done, which is where glazing media come in.

Acrylic Paints are generally safe, but it’s still smart to avoid ingesting them or breathing in paint dust. Painting in a well-ventilated space and washing your hands afterwards helps keep things safe ...

Acrylic medium is a versatile product for use with acrylic paint and in mixed-media projects. A liquid that’s milky when wet and translucent when dry, it can be added to acrylic to increase fluidity; ...