LQX BIO-BASED MEDIUM 250ML MATTE GEL 887452061021
LQX BIO-BASED MEDIUM 500ML MATTE GEL 887452061069
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Bio-Based Acrylic Medium

Bio-Based Matte Gel

A planet-positive way to reduce shine, extend volume and thicken, while extending open time. Or use as a strong collaging adhesive.

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Size: 8.45oz/250ml
$23.69 USD In stock, ready to ship
Key Features
  • Reduces surface shine, increases color depth and transparency
  • Extends your color further without affecting acrylic stability
  • Increases viscosity of soft body paints, giving a thicker consistency
  • Slows drying time and enhances appearance of brush marks
  • Primes rough exterior walls for gesso application before mural painting
How to Use
  • Can be thinned by diluting with up to 25% water - distilled water will give best results
  • Mix as much as you like into acrylic color to create the viscosity and transparency you want - the more you add, the more transparent your color will become
  • Mix into Heavy Acrylic/Heavy Body Acrylic to extend volume and maintain viscosity
  • Mix into Soft Body or Acrylic Ink to extend volume and thicken
  • This is semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry - when used very thickly it may dry semi-opaque

SPECIFICATIONS

SKU:887452061021
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MEET LIQUITEX BIO-BASED HEAVY ACRYLIC

WHAT DOES BIO-BASED MEAN

Let’s dive in. The resin base of a typical pro acrylic medium is made from 100% petrol-derived ingredients sourced from fossil fuels and other non-renewable substances. For Liquitex Bio-Based we’ve halved this, replacing ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. These come from living or once-living organisms like corn, soy, sugarcane and algae which can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming processes.


As well as the resin, every other ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced and we’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals. As more bio-based ingredients become available, we’ll incorporate them.

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Overall rating: 4.9206347 / 5 from 63 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers appreciate the smooth and buttery texture, vibrant and beautiful colors, high-quality formulation, and excellent coverage of the Bio-Based Acrylic Medium - Matte Gel. It is praised for its smooth application and ability to blend seamlessly on the canvas.

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  • Texture: 15%
  • Colors: 43%
  • Quality: 18%
  • Coverage: 13%

Review topics: ["colors","quality","texture","paint","results","coverage","acrylics","choice","finish","viscosity","pigment","application","artists","materials","consistency","service","liquitex","body","experience"].

Review highlights

  • "Excellent coverage and smooth application that can also provide exceptional texture." — Cecilia S.
  • "The pigmented colors and rich texture is everything I've ever wanted in an acrylic paint." — Bunny
  • "Highly recommend for professional artists seeking quality and sustainability!" — Dani

Reviews

I admit, I haven't tried

"I admit, I haven't tried my new paint just yet. But I was captivated by the colors and hues. My current painting doesn't fit them. But I have an idea perculating in my brain and I may have to set my current painting aside."

— Marta B. (5/5)

Beautiful. I was entranced by

"Beautiful. I was entranced by the color, the tone. . . . and the fact that it is not made from petroleum products. It doesn't go with my current project, but I might set it aside to try out this paint out."

— Marta B. (5/5)

Great products!

"Great products!"

— Joanne V. (5/5)

This is my favorite shade

"This is my favorite shade of red. It's a darker true red that works great with just about any other color."

— Kim K. (5/5)

Liquitex is a very good

"Liquitex is a very good quality paint. I particularly like it for gel printing. Bit had a good variety of transparent colours."

— Virginia H. (4/5)

Works great , love the

"Works great , love the concept"

— Terrie D. (5/5)

These colors enhance and brighten

"These colors enhance and brighten any projects I have. Thank you."

— Kathi M. (5/5)

This is exactly what I

"This is exactly what I have been looking for. I used Liquitex as a student as it was regarded as a high quality acrylic by lecturer. Years later and I am looking for a paint which is less damaging to the environment. I use it alongside watercolour and gouache and find the Bio based acrylic works for me. I look forward to more colours being added but in the meantime I will enjoy using them."

— Janet M. (5/5)

Great consistency rich pigment and

"Great consistency rich pigment and good coverage!"

— Lisa t. (5/5)

Excellent paint. Colours are intense

"Excellent paint. Colours are intense and the paint mixes well and retains colour when used as a wash or impasto. I am very impressed and will gradually replace the acrylic I currently use with liquitex."

— David H. (5/5)

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