Dries to a gloss finish.
Viscosity and body similar to Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color.
Dries clear to translucent depending on thickness of application
Ideal medium to mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic Color to extend paint,
increase the brilliance and transparency of color, without changing the
thickness of the paint
Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color to obtain paint similar in color depth
to oil paint
- Texture: Thick
- Sheen: Glossy
- Relative Opacity: Transparent
Application As An Extender:
Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color to extend volume and increase
transparency, while maintaining paint viscosity.
Mix with Liquitex Soft Body Artist Color to extend volume and increase
transparency, while increasing paint viscosity.
Application As A Ground:
Use as transparent ground for acrylic paint instead of gesso to allow substrate
to be seen. To prevent Substrate Induced Discoloration (SID), wash cotton or
linen canvas before use.
When applying Liquitex Gloss Gel Medium to raw canvas, use adequate pressure to
force the medium into the canvas weave to insure proper bonding between the gel
and canvas.
Application for Collage:
Excellent adhesion for collage and decoupage.
Application Using Powdered Pigments:
Use as the binder for powdered pigments to make an inexpensive “student
grade” Heavy Body (thick) gloss acrylic paint or achieve unusual paint films.
Pigment must be compatible with acrylic emulsion.
