Acrylic Mediums Course — Dots by Lina
Mini Course · For Dot Art Painters

Stop guessing
which mediums work.

47 gels, pastes, and additives tested for dot art specifically. You get the exact buy/skip list, precise recipes for 3D dots and raindrops, and every fix for the failures YouTube never solves.

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Acrylic mediums for dot art
$104
$47
Lifetime access · Instant start
47
Mediums tested
1
Buy/skip list
4
Surfaces covered
0
Guessing required
Acrylic medium bottles
Testing mediums for dot art
Why this exists

You shouldn't have to spend $400+
learning what not to buy.

Acrylic mediums are confusing. The labels lie. The YouTube tutorials skip the ratios. And the art store has 47 options with no explanation of which ones actually hold shape on a rounded surface, stay clear after curing, or blend without turning gummy.

Lina tested all of them so you don't have to. The result is a plain-English guide that tells you exactly what each medium does, what to mix it with, and whether it's worth buying for dot art specifically.

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What's inside

Every answer you've been looking for.

Short focused modules you can apply immediately. No fluff, no filler, no wasted time.

01
The 47-bottle buy/skip list

Every medium Lina has tested for dot art, rated honestly. Skip the bad ones. Know exactly which ones to buy first and why. Your next art-store trip will likely pay for this course in saved mistakes.

02
Recipes that actually hold shape

Precise ratios and mixing order for puffy 3D dots that don't slump, glassy raindrops that stay crystal clear, and matte finishes that look velvety. Copy the recipe, apply it, done.

03
Fix the failures YouTube never solves

Craters, cracking, gummy tack, cloudy varnish, halo rings. Quick diagnosis guide tells you exactly what went wrong and how to fix it in minutes without starting over.

04
Pro finishes on any surface

Wood, stone, ceramic, glass. Right primers, sheen control (matte/satin/gloss), and brand swap alternatives when your usual product is out of stock.

Mediums testing Dot art mediums Acrylic medium results Texture effects
What changes after this course

You stop wondering
"why did that happen?"

Every medium problem has a cause and a fix. After this course you'll recognize them instantly. Cloudy finish, cracking texture, dots that won't hold their shape. You'll know what to do before the piece dries.

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This is for you if
You paint with acrylics
and want better results.
  • You've bought mediums that didn't work and don't know why
  • Your 3D dots slump or lose their shape before they dry
  • Your raindrops come out cloudy instead of clear
  • You want consistent results across different surfaces
  • You're tired of diagnosing failures through trial and error
  • You want a clear buy/skip list before your next art store trip
  • You work in dot art or mandala painting with acrylics
Not for you if
Probably not the right fit.
  • You don't use acrylic paints or mediums in your practice
  • You're looking for a beginner dotting course - try Level 1 first
  • You want a full project walkthrough rather than a mediums guide

"Your next art-store trip will likely pay for this course in saved mistakes."

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Sound familiar?

Every one of these
has a fix.

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"I bought a gel medium and my dots turned gummy. I have no idea what I did wrong."

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"My 3D dots looked perfect at first, then flattened out completely as they dried."

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"My raindrop effect went completely cloudy overnight. I thought I was doing it right."

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"I varnished a piece on stone and it got this horrible white halo ring. Lost the whole piece."

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"I stood in the art store for 20 minutes trying to decide between three mediums and still got the wrong one."

"I spent over $400 testing mediums before I knew what I was doing. I built this course so nobody else has to."

— Lina West

The course costs $47. One wasted bottle of the wrong medium costs $15-25. Most people have thrown away four or five bad purchases before finding this guide. The math is simple.

Lina, your instructor
Your instructor
Hi, I'm Lina.
"I tested 47 mediums so you don't have to waste money finding out what works."

I've been painting dot art since 2016 and teaching it for over 10 years. In that time I've worked through more failed medium experiments than I care to count - slumped 3D dots, cloudy raindrops, surfaces that rejected varnish entirely.

I started keeping records. Then testing systematically. 47 bottles later, I had something worth sharing - a plain-English guide to what each medium actually does for dot art specifically, not for oil painting or pouring or any of the other techniques the packaging assumes you're doing.

As a Certified Art Therapy Practitioner, I know that creative frustration is the fastest way to abandon a practice you love. This course removes the frustration so you can get back to the part that's actually calming.

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Both options give you full lifetime access to everything.

Acrylic Mediums Course
The Complete Guide
$104
$47

47 products tested, buy/skip list, recipes, failure fixes, and surface guides. Pay once, use forever.

  • 47-bottle buy/skip list
  • Recipes for 3D dots, raindrops, and finishes
  • Quick failure diagnosis guide
  • Wood, stone, ceramic, glass surface guides
  • Sheen control and brand swap alternatives
  • Lifetime access
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Questions?

A few things people ask.

Do I need experience with mediums first? +
No - that's the point. This course works whether you've never touched a medium or you've tried a few and gotten confused by the results. Plain-English explanations throughout.
Is this only useful for dot art? +
The testing was done specifically for dot art - recipes and ratings reflect what works for dotting techniques, 3D raised effects, and mandala-style surfaces. But the failure fixes and surface guides apply to anyone painting with acrylics.
How long is the course? +
Short focused modules of 5-20 minutes each. You don't need to watch everything in order - go straight to the section you need, apply it, come back when you have a new question.
Do you cover specific brands? +
Yes - the buy/skip list names specific products and brands, with swap alternatives included for when your preferred brand isn't available.
Do you offer refunds? +
Lina offers a 7-day refund window provided most lessons remain unopened. Questions before enrolling? Email hello@dotsbylina.com or DM @Dots.by.Lina on Instagram.