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Gloss Heavy
Gel

Add extra body,
brilliance and gloss

1/4

1/4

Increase gloss, extend volume and thicken, while extending open time - or use as a collaging adhesive.

Sizes
8oz/237ml | 16oz/473ml | 128oz/3.78L
Use with

Acrylic paints & mediums

Use on

All acrylic-friendly surfaces

Techniques

Painting

Impasto

Glazing when used with transparent colors

Blending & softening edges

Collaging, decoupage & mixed media

Photo transfers

Character

Lightfast & archival

Permanent

Non-yellowing

Flexible & non-cracking

Water-resistant when dry

Intermixable with all Liquitex materials



All our paints are intermixable and water-based, with archival results. Tested and certified at Duke University by the ACMI.


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What it does
  • Increases viscosity to create an oil paint-like consistency that holds knife and brush marks
  • Increases surface gloss, color depth and transparency
  • Extends your color further without affecting acrylic stability
  • Slows drying time
  • Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality
How to use it
How not to use it
  • Do not vigorously over-brush as this can result in a foggy, hazy look when dry
  • Do not use with any non-acrylic compatible media

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Collaging

Gloss Gel FAQs

Other artists have asked us...

  • How can I get really really thick color?
    Try mixing your paint with Gloss Heavy Gel, Gloss or Matte Super Heavy Gel or Liquithick Additive. Each will give you a different result - Liquithick is more of a structural, opaque, spongey effect. The gels will be more rich and transparent.
  • Why do you make so many gel mediums?
    Each gives you a unique result - changing surface shine, thickness or transparency depending on what result you are after. Have a look at the individual descriptions for more detail.
  • Why are some acrylic mediums milky, some translucent and some clear when wet?
    Some acrylic mediums are milky because of the water content within the emulsion. Others include matting agents that make them appear milky, while other mediums are formulated with a clear resin, giving them greater clarity both wet and dry.
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