The Best Matte Mediums for Acrylic Paint Will Give Your Work a Sleek New Look

Matte medium is one of the most versatile add-ins 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 and reduce sheen, and the more you add, the thinner and more transparent the color will become. It can also be used to create a clear ground on canvas or paper in place of gesso, and it works as an adhesive for use in collage and image transfers. Our top picks below will help you fi