Matte Gel

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

What it does

How to use it

Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products
Mix with Gloss Gel to create a custom satin 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 create the viscosity and transparency you want - the more you add, the more transparent your color will become
Mix into 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
Apply with a brush as a collaging glue and fixative

MATTE GEL FAQs

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.
What is the best Liquitex medium to use for collaging with heavy objects?

Liquitex Matte Gel and Matte Super Heavy Gel offer the strongest adhesive qualities and will therefore be the best choices if you're using heavier objects in your collage.

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