Attributes
- Extremely thick, extra Heavy Body.
- Heavy bodied, very dense, with high surface drag for a stiff "oil-like" feel.
- Dries to a translucent matte finish depending on thickness of the application.
- Very little shrinkage during drying time.
- Excellent adhesion for collage and mixed media.
- Extends paint
- Keeps paint working longer than other gel mediums.
- Flexible, non-yellowing and water resistant when dry.
Application
- Refer to the following Applications & Techniques Sections: Acrylic Sheets, Collage, Glazing, Transferring Printed Images, Brushwork - Blending (Wet into Wet), Impasto.
As A Ground
- Creating a sculptural ground, be sure to use adequate pressure to force the gel into the raw canvas to insure proper bonding. Apply paint over the gel after the gel is dry.
Collage:
- Makes an excellent glue for collage and decoupage.
With Aggregates
- Be careful not to include so many foreign materials as to jeopardize the strength of the paint film. Be sure they are compatible with acrylic emulsion.
Available Sizes
- 237mL, 473mL, and 946mL jars.