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How to Thin Acrylic Paint for Miniatures and Scale Models
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How Do I Know If My Paint Is the Right Consistency?
Weekly column · Lessons from the paint counter at WWH · June 2026
TL;DR
Thin your paint. For brush painting with water-based acrylics, water is all you need - no special product required. Aim for the consistency of milk. If your paint is dragging, streaking, or filling in detail, it is too thick. Add water, test on the palette, repeat until it flows cleanly. That is ninety-five
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Jun 16, 2026