Attributes

  • Soft Body.
  • A finely textured gel that dries to a surface similar to glossy "beach sand".
  • Mix with Liquitex® acrylic colors to improve blending and impart the "feel" of oil paint.
  • Very effective ground for acrylic and oil paints, oil pastel, pastel and graphite when delicate marks and blending are necessary. Works well with brush application

Application

  • Apply with palette knife, trowel, paint brush, etc. Different tools produce different effects.
  • Mix acrylic paint into Texture Gel or let gel dry and paint on top.
  • Mix with Gloss Medium & Varnish to produce textured glazes.
  • Add Liquitex Gel Medium or Heavy Gel Medium when using additional aggregates (such as sand) to avoid brittleness.
  • Texture Gels can be thinned with small amounts of water if necessary.
  • Varnish with care to avoid foaming or clouding. Spray apply if possible.

General Information

  • Contains specific aggregates, which produce a variety of unique textural, dimensional and reflective effects, when mixed with acrylic paint.
  • All eight Texture Gels may be intermixed to increase the variety of possible textures.
  • Formulated for maximum flexibility and adhesion. Will not chip or crack on canvas.
  • Can be applied to any material or surface that will accept traditional acrylic media, such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.
  • Texture Gels are lightweight, non-toxic and dry to a water resistant, non-yellowing surface.

Available Sizes

  • 118mL jars

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