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Basics Coarse Texture Medium

Adds a sandy texture

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Create a flexible, coarse-grade granular look and feel with this thick acrylic gel.

Sizes
8.45oz/250ml
Use with
Acrylic paints & mediums

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Use on
All acrylic-friendly surfaces

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Techniques
Building texture

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Underpainting & adding tooth

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Special effects

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3D structure

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Mixed media

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Character

Lightfast & archival

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Permanent

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Non-yellowing

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Flexible & non-cracking

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Water-resistant when dry

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Intermixable with all Liquitex materials

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What it does
  • Different size acrylic particles give structure and texture
  • Dries to a semi-gloss, sand-like finish
  • Highly flexible and adhesive
  • Will not chip or crack on canvas
  • Can be used on its own, mixed with color, or overpainted once dry
  • Apply thickly to create bold 3D effects, or finely to give surface texture
  • Maintains color adhesion, durability and archival quality
How to use it
  • Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products - Basics and Professional
  • Apply with knife or brush
  • Can be thinned with small amount of distilled water if required
  • Mix with different consistencies and ratios of acrylic color/medium to create a custom texture
  • Start by adding very small amounts of color and build up as needed
  • Paint when dry with acrylic color
  • Apply thickly for sculptural texture
  • Mix with Gloss Fluid Medium to create a textured glaze
How not to use
  • If varnishing, don't be too vigorous as this can cause clouding or foaming - spray varnish will give best results
  • Do not use with any non-acrylic compatible media

Tips & Techniques

Useful guides for working with mediums

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Surface preparation
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Creating texture
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How to create special effects

Coarse Texture Medium FAQs

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