strigoi Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hello all, Well ive been really getting into my painting as of recently but noticed a lot of praise for future floor wax for a gloss shine, but its not available in the uk. So the question is does anyone know of any alternatives or where i can buy it online? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I have a mix I use as a paint additive that is similar to what Future Floor Wax does (though I much prefer a satin finsih to gloss with my paints) and as a benefit it should be considerably more accessible around the world (these are available in most art/craft stores). 1 Part Liquitex Matte Medium 1 Part Liquitex Gloss Medium 3 Parts Liquitex Flow Improver (you can go up to 5 parts if you want it really thin) *Optional 1 Part "Distilled" Water. I use this mix mainly to thin my paints (and can go to virtual translucentcy) without affecting the adhesion or stability of the paint. You can however also use it as a varnish to seal your mini's (again though the above mix will have more of a satin/ egg shell finish than a gloss). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 There is something in the UK that is very similar from what I remember, I'll check with my painting buddies back home as I can't remember what it's called now. It was called Klear for a while I think, but I'll check it. ---------- Post added at 07:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:58 PM ---------- Update: One of my painting gurus back home in Blighty says Future floor polish is what they get in the UK (Wilkinsons stock it I believe), but the recipe changed a few years back so it might not be the best any more. Still chasing more details. Klear is the american version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Saw mention on another site that it was re-branded as Pledge Premium Finish with Future Shine (also that it is Klear in the UK). Also picked up a recommended alternative to it from some really amazing mini painters (read as people that will make you want to completely quit painting mini's). Anne Foerster's Recipe •80% Folk Art Extender •10% Winsor and Newton Flow Improver •10% water Jen Haley's Recipe •25% Liquitex Slow-Dri •25% Winsor and Newton Flow Improver •50% water I recall linking to an article a while ago that addressed this exact same question however I have a lot of posts to wade through... Edited November 4, 2012 by Omenbringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well, I personally use W+N flow improver, drying retarder, and matte medium in varying ratios depending on what I want the paint to do. But as a hard shell gloss, especially for putting weathering and decals over (I'm told, but the people doing the telling have a fairly large pile of golden demon trophies) the floor polish is the best stuff. Unless the new recipe has a yellowy tint to it, in which case the alternative will hopefully appear in my inbox relatively soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I stand corrected, it is indeed Pledge with Klear in the UK. If everything had the same blasted name it would make things much less confusing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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