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Choose matte for a natural finish that eliminates reflective hotspots, satin for subtle sheen, or gloss for maximum depth and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor applications benefit most from the UV protection, but indoor work gains durable scratch resistance that stands up to handling. Cosplayers appreciate armor pieces that withstand convention wear, while sign painters get weather-resistant finishes that maintain clarity season after season. Compatible with all Createx paints, making it a logical final step for any airbrushed project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createx","offers":[{"title":"gloss \/ 2 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831320293,"sku":"05516","price":5.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"matte \/ 2 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831353061,"sku":"36240","price":5.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"satin \/ 2 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831385829,"sku":"36243","price":5.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"high gloss \/ 16 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831418597,"sku":"61407","price":32.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"high gloss \/ 8 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831451365,"sku":"61408","price":17.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"high gloss \/ 4 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831484133,"sku":"61409","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"high gloss \/ 2 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831516901,"sku":"61411","price":5.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gloss \/ 4 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831549669,"sku":"88641","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gloss \/ 8 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831582437,"sku":"88642","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gloss \/ 16 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831615205,"sku":"88643","price":32.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"satin \/ 4 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831647973,"sku":"88644","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"satin \/ 8 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831680741,"sku":"88645","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"satin \/ 16 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831713509,"sku":"88647","price":32.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"matte \/ 4 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831746277,"sku":"88649","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"matte \/ 8 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831779045,"sku":"88650","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"matte \/ 16 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47976831811813,"sku":"88651","price":32.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s05516.jpg?v=1770308891"},{"product_id":"createx-4011-reducer","title":"4011 Reducer","description":"\u003cp\u003eViscosity control determines whether paint flows smoothly through your airbrush or sputters and clogs. Createx 4011 Reducer thins water-based paints to precise working consistency while accelerating both drying and curing, critical when layering colors or working against deadlines. Unlike plain water, this formulated reducer maintains paint integrity as it thins, preventing the separation and inconsistent atomization that occurs when you dilute with tap water alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water-based formula works across Createx's entire range: Wicked Colors, Auto Air, Illustration Colors, and all their clear coats. Start with 10% reducer and adjust based on your airbrush setup and desired effect. Higher ratios produce finer atomization for detail work and smooth gradients; lower ratios maintain coverage for base coats and opaque applications. Faster drying means reduced wait time between layers, while complete curing ensures durability in the final finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom painters working on automotive projects rely on 4011 for the control needed in multi-layer candy finishes and complex graphics. Illustrators appreciate how it extends working time without compromising the crisp edges that water-based acrylics deliver. Keep this reducer on hand whenever you're working with Createx through an airbrush, it's the difference between fighting your equipment and achieving the atomization quality your work deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createx","offers":[{"title":"4 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47977527476453,"sku":"05517","price":5.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47977527509221,"sku":"27212","price":11.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47977527541989,"sku":"27222","price":15.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz. \/ bottle","offer_id":47977527574757,"sku":"77867","price":3.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s05517.jpg?v=1761678407"},{"product_id":"golden-airbrush-medium","title":"Airbrush Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden's Fluid Acrylics deliver intense pigment concentration that can overwhelm airbrush equipment without proper modification. This medium reduces viscosity while maintaining color integrity, transforming thick fluids into spray-ready consistency that flows smoothly through nozzles without the clogging and tip buildup that interrupt your work. The formulation balances flow characteristics with binding strength, preventing the pigment separation that occurs when you thin acrylics with water alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix ratios depend on your application and equipment, start with equal parts medium to paint, then adjust based on spray pattern and coverage needs. The medium works across Golden's range: Fluid Acrylics become ideal for T-shirt graphics and fabric decoration, Heavy Body paints thin down for large-scale murals, and even Gesso converts to sprayable primer for preparing multiple surfaces efficiently. Fabric artists particularly value how treated paints maintain flexibility and washability on garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep Airbrush Colors separate, those are pre-formulated for spraying and don't require this medium. For everything else in the Golden line that needs airbrush adaptation, this medium handles the chemistry so your equipment stays clean and your colors stay true.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden","offers":[{"title":"8 oz. bottle","offer_id":47978835607781,"sku":"32253","price":14.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz. bottle","offer_id":47978835640549,"sku":"78717","price":8.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s32253.jpg?v=1761679310"},{"product_id":"createx-airbrush-opaque-base","title":"Airbrush Opaque Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eTransparent colors gain covering power when you need it; opaque colors lighten without losing body. Createx Opaque Base modifies your existing airbrush palette rather than forcing you to buy separate opaque versions of colors you already own. Add it gradually to transparent colors for controlled opacity shifts, or blend it into opaque colors for clean tints that maintain the paint's working properties. The base integrates smoothly into Createx formulations without compromising spray characteristics or adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach proves particularly valuable when layering. Build up transparent colors to desired opacity for specific areas while keeping them translucent elsewhere in the same piece. Lighten opaque colors for highlights and gradations without the chalky quality that straight white mixing often produces. The base maintains proper viscosity for airbrush application, eliminating the thinning adjustments you'd typically need when modifying paint density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 4 oz. bottles for testing techniques and 16 oz. sizes for regular use. Mix small test batches first to gauge how much base achieves your desired effect, a little often goes further than expected, and you can always add more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createx","offers":[{"title":"4 oz. bottle","offer_id":47978836099301,"sku":"18839","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz. bottle","offer_id":47978836132069,"sku":"74362","price":9.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s18839.jpg?v=1761679312"},{"product_id":"createx-autoborne-sealer","title":"AutoBorne Sealer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater-based primers typically struggle with adhesion on non-porous surfaces like aluminum and plastic. 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Unlike simply thinning with water, which dilutes binder and weakens adhesion, this medium preserves the paint's structural properties while reducing opacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd incrementally until you reach the exact transparency you're after. Small additions create gentle shifts in value; larger proportions produce translucent veils of color. The base works across Createx's airbrush paint lines, giving you consistent behavior whether you're working with opaques, transparents, or pearls. This predictability matters when building complex layers or matching specific color recipes across multiple projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric artists gain a secondary benefit: apply Transparent Base as a top binder over painted textiles, then heat set for improved durability. The medium locks pigments to fibers while maintaining the fabric's hand. 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