I think you have to re think your way of working. The great thing about acrylics is that you can keep adding to it and you can cover well, also you can do wonderful glazing.
I've never used encaustics, but I think I understand the effect you're trying to achieve. Try a couple drops of regular household rubbing alcohol on an otherwise dry paper towel, and then rub gently or scrub through the dried paint layers until you reach the layers underneath. I've done this over small areas and large areas alike with similar effect. Not sure exactly if that's what you're after, but hope it helps.
I normally paint on hardboard, so I made some "scrubbers" from some cheap bristle brushes. I dip the shortened, very stiff bristles in a small jar of alcohol, use a paper towel to catch any drips, and then use them to scrub paint from smaller areas of the painting. I have to be carefull not to scrub too hard, otherwise they will scrub through to the gesso, so I try to use a gentle touch.
Great idea, I think I'll give this a try
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Hi, I scrape back color to expose underneath colors all the time with acrylics. You have to do it a few seconds after it is applied. I use a thin wooden stick knitting needles, credit cards, knifes and really any pointed stiff item. It is a good effect. Good luck and welcome to acrylics.
I've worked with acrylics similar to above. I usually paint areas and let it dry. Then paint over the dry paint. You need to work quickly to scratch away to reveal the color underneath while the paint is still wet. You can add a retardant to the paint which helps a little, paint small areas, or even use oil paint. I've used combs, sticks, shapes cut out of heavy cardboard etc. to scrape away. It's really fun to do. If you are looking for some type of thickness, there are plenty of products to add to your paint.
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