Thinner on a budget.

[whiskee]

I got the thick gummy paint and brush stroke blues going on :'( I currently use Humbrol and tamiya Acrylic paints. I am still learning and on a very tight budget. I have to buy one thing a week as far as my supplies go. Is there anything I can use to thin out my paints that I may have around the house or can find cheap?

 

[Carsenault]

I've had good results using either Varsol or lacquer thinner with Humbrol's enamels, just dont pour the unused thinned paint back into the tin or you'll end up with a goopy gelatinous mess.

For Tamiya acrylics I use 91% Isopropol alcohol and a few drops of Liquitex "Flow Aid" retardant. I've never had any issues with mixing the thinned Tamiya acrylics back into the jar using this mix.

 

[Grendels]

I've had good results using either Varsol or lacquer thinner with Humbrol's enamels, just dont pour the unused thinned paint back into the tin or you'll end up with a goopy gelatinous mess.

For Tamiya acrylics I use 91% Isopropol alcohol and a few drops of Liquitex "Flow Aid" retardant. I've never had any issues with mixing the thinned Tamiya acrylics back into the jar using this mix.

While I know nothing of Humbrol, I second Carsenault's comment on Tamiya, alcohol is the way to go with them. I do use their thinner when air brushing with great results.