Gloss Super Heavy Gel

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Sizes
8oz/237ml | 16oz/473ml | 32oz/946ml | 128oz/3.78L

What it does

Dramatically increases viscosity to create a stiff, oil paint-like consistency that holds high peaks and sculptural shape
Increases surface gloss, color depth and transparency
Extends your color further without affecting acrylic stability
Slows drying time and gives minimal shrinkage
Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality

How to use it

Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products
Mix with Matte Gel to create a custom satin super heavy body gel
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 increase viscosity and transparency - the more you add, the more transparent your color will become
This is semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry - when used very thickly it may dry semi-opaque
Apply with a brush as a collaging glue and fixative

Gloss Super Heavy Gel FAQs

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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Painting
Impasto & sculptural applications
Glazing when used with transparent colors
Blending & softening edges
Collaging, decoupage & mixed media
Photo transfers

Lightfast & archival
Permanent
Non-yellowing
Flexible & non-cracking
Water-resistant when dry
Intermixable with all Liquitex materials