7 best liquitex gel

Product description

Value Series Acrylic Paints like Liquitex BASICS are formulated to offer dependable standards of performance at a more affordable cost.  Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint is developed for students and artists that need quality at outstanding value. Each color is uniquely formulated to bring out the maximum brilliance and clarity of the individual pigment. 48-Color Spectrum; A heavy body acrylic paint that retains peaks and brush strokes.  Contains permanent artist pigments.  All colors dry to a satin finish.  Intermixable with all Liquitex Professional Acrylic Colors and Mediums.  Ideal for learning color theory and color mixing.   All colors hold the AP Seal from ACMI and are safe for educational use. Visit our Liquitex Amazon Storefront for full product assortment.

• Thick, creamy with satin finish; Good pigment load
• Retains peaks and brush strokes; Ideal for learning color theory and color mixing
• Includes 237ml tube of acrylic paint
• Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
• Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use

User questions & answers

Question:	I used this to create textures for my painting and it just shrank and flattened. I thought this was suppose to give texture and high peaks. How come
Answer:	Firstly, the product will flatten out on a flat surface as it dries - this is an unavoidable effect of gravity. "High peaks" must be carefully sculpted and then reshaped while drying - consider drying your piece upside down. Let gravity do its work. Secondly, this product is designed to be used with other Liquitex acrylic paints - if you're mixing it with another type of paint, an unfavorable chemical reaction may be affecting your desired result. The same holds true if you are applying it over a painted surface which has dried. Third, you could consider adding a stiffening agent, such as quick setting acrylic adhesive, to your mixture. This will force the gel to "set up" quickly and stiffen. Experiment with a little bit of material first.
Question:	Description states, "Usually ships within 2 to 4 months". I'm hoping that is an error because I was just about to order this
Answer:	It depends on seller. If you want to order this with current seller which lead time to ships is 2-4 month, try to contact and confirm with them. It might be an error like you said. Or you might try to order this with another seller with less lead time to ship. The 99 Give Store usually ships this item within 3-4 business days.
Question:	After I transfer a photo, can I use this on top as a finish or is it just for the transfer process
Answer:	You use it as a top coat, it dries clear and works as a seal
Question:	Is this what I should use to transfer a photo to cloth
Answer:	Yes. If you laser print your photo onto the shiny side of the a label’s backing paper (you have to peel off and discard/use elsewhere the actual label) you can just just peel it off after drying instead of the water and rub method!
Question:	How is the quality of the dropper in this set of silicon cake molds
Answer:	There are two droppers in blue and pink, the quality is very good, I am very pleased!
Question:	Will this set of diamond heart chocolate molds silicone have a strong silicone smell
Answer:	Basically, there is no unpleasant smell of silicone. If you have a sensitive nose, you can put them in a ventilated place for a day to be much better.
Question:	Will the size of this heart shaped chocolate mold be too small
Answer:	I think the size is moderate, this chocolate plastic mold should be 6 inches, it is best for making breakable heart-shaped chocolates!
Question:	Does this mini heart silicone mold leave a taste or smell on baked goods
Answer:	No, these candy & chocolate molds are made of food-grade silicone and will not leave any smell.

Product features

Liquitex Acrylic Mediums

In addition to the widest array of Professional and Student colors, Liquitex offers the broadest possible range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. We understand that mediums are often a difficult concept to grasp until you actually dive into them, so we’ve tried to simplify usage by classifying products in three distinct categories: Prep, Paint, and Finish.

Prep

Surface preparations set the foundation for stable and permanent color applications by sealing and adding tooth to almost any painting surface. We offer five different types of prep products available to accommodate all types of work.

Paint

Within the painting category, there are several different types of products you would use besides the color itself. They are Fluid Mediums, Gel Mediums, Additives, and Texture Gels. Each of these products are explained further within this brochure. These painting mediums allow an artist to adjust the working and optical properties of the paint film to accomplish an astonishing variety of techniques and applications.

Finish

Varnishes are applied over a completed piece of work to change or unify the surface sheen and protect the painted surface from the environment and ultraviolet light.

Whether you are Prepping the surface, Painting the masterpiece, or adding the crucial Finishing touch, Liquitex offers the proper medium to achieve any desired result. Explore your possibilities even further by mixing Liquitex acrylic color with any of our mediums.

Gel Mediums

Gel Mediums add body to thinner paint for impasto techniques as well as extending color volume and adding transparency. Gels also add 'open time' as they tend to dry slower than thinner paint films. These mediums also also modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and, since they contain acrylic resins, tend to improve adhesion and durability.

Gel Mediums available:

Gloss Gel

Excellent for retaining brush marks while slowing the drying time and adding body to the paint. Mix with transparent colors for impasto glazes of great depth and brilliance. Excellent for transferring printed images.

Product description

Liquitex Gel Mediums add body to thinner paint for impasto techniques as well as extending color volume and adding transparency. Gels also add "open time" as they tend to dry slower than thinner paint films. Gel mediums can modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and, since they contain acrylic resins, tend to improve adhesion and durability. Contains Gloss Gel, Matte Gel, Gloss Super Heavy Gel (3 x 100ml)

• Liquitex Gel Mediums add body to thinner paint for impasto techniques as well as extending color volume and adding transparency.
• Gels also add "open time" as they tend to dry slower than thinner paint films.
• Contains Gloss Gel, Matte Gel, Gloss Super Heavy Gel.
• Package dimensions : 8.5 inches (H) x 2.5 inches (L) x 8.5 inches (W)

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used with oil paints
Answer:	According to art-is-fun.com.," do not mix acrylic mediums with oil paints because they are not compatible." I have used them with water miscible oil paints which is a different chemical composition than traditional oil paints.

Product description

Liquitex offers the broadest range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. Liquitex Gel Mediums add body to thinner paint for impasto techniques as well as extending color volume and adding transparency. Gels tend to dry slower than thinner paint films, allowing for more workable time. Gel mediums can modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and since they contain acrylic resins, tend to improve adhesion and durability. Liquitex gel mediums can add texture enhance color and increase transparency within your work Liquitex Gloss Gel Painting Medium is a transparent medium which dries to a gloss finish.  Viscosity and body similar to Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color.  Dries clear to translucent, depending on thickness of application. Ideal medium to mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic Color to extend paint, increase the brilliance, and transparency of color, without changing the thickness of the paint. APPLICATIONS: AS EXTENDER: Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color to extend volume and increase transparency while maintaining paint viscosity.   Mix with Liquitex Soft Body Artist Color to extend volume and increase transparency while increasing paint viscosity.   AS GROUND: Use as transparent ground for acrylic paint instead of gesso to allow substrate to be seen. To prevent Substrate Induced Discoloration (SID) wash cotton or linen canvas before use.   When applying Liquitex Gloss Gel Medium to raw canvas, use adequate pressure to force the medium into the canvas, weave to insure proper bonding between the gel and canvas.   FOR COLLAGE: Excellent adhesion for collage and decoupage.   USING POWDERED PIGMENTS: Use as the binder for powdered pigments to make an inexpensive "student grade" Heavy Body (thick) gloss acrylic paint or achieve unusual paint films. Pigment must be compatible with acrylic emulsion.  Visit our Liquitex Amazon Storefront for full product assortment.

• Dries to a gloss finish; Viscosity and body similar to Liquitex Heavy Body Paint
• Lightweight, non-toxic and dries clear to translucent, varying application
• Includes 16-oz / 473ml jar of medium
• Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
• Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use

User questions & answers

Question:	I want to paint tinkerbell and all fairies wings. Just looking for a clear glossy paint. Would this work for that
Answer:	It's not a paint but it dries clear
Question:	Can this be used as an isolation coat for an acrylic collage painting
Answer:	Yes, this would be an excellent option for an isolation coat.
Question:	Whats the difference between the "gloss gel" and the heavy gloss gel
Answer:	the consistency.
Question:	Can I mix Glow-in-the-dark powder with this and paint it in a wooden surface that is painted with white acrylic color? What type of finish would I get
Answer:	Hello,Per the manufacture if you are using a powder :"Use as the binder for powdered pigments to make an inexpensive "student grade" Heavy Body (thick) gloss acrylic paint or achieve unusual paint films. Pigment must be compatible with acrylic emulsion. Visit our Liquitex Amazon Storefront for full product assortment.". However we are not sure what kind of finish it would have. Test it on small portion to see if it will work and if it will be to your liking.Thank you

Product features

Liquitex Acrylic Mediums

In addition to the widest array of Professional and Student colors, Liquitex offers the broadest possible range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. We understand that mediums are often a difficult concept to grasp until you actually dive into them, so we’ve tried to simplify usage by classifying products in three distinct categories: Prep, Paint, and Finish.

Prep

Surface preparations set the foundation for stable and permanent color applications by sealing and adding tooth to almost any painting surface. We offer five different types of prep products available to accommodate all types of work.

Paint

Within the painting category, there are several different types of products you would use besides the color itself. They are Fluid Mediums, Gel Mediums, Additives, and Texture Gels. Each of these products are explained further within this brochure. These painting mediums allow an artist to adjust the working and optical properties of the paint film to accomplish an astonishing variety of techniques and applications.

Finish

Varnishes are applied over a completed piece of work to change or unify the surface sheen and protect the painted surface from the environment and ultraviolet light.

Whether you are Prepping the surface, Painting the masterpiece, or adding the crucial Finishing touch, Liquitex offers the proper medium to achieve any desired result. Explore your possibilities even further by mixing Liquitex acrylic color with any of our mediums.

Gel Mediums

Gel Mediums add body to thinner paint for impasto techniques as well as extending color volume and adding transparency. Gels also add 'open time' as they tend to dry slower than thinner paint films. These mediums also also modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and, since they contain acrylic resins, tend to improve adhesion and durability.

Gel Mediums available:

Gloss Gel

Excellent for retaining brush marks while slowing the drying time and adding body to the paint. Mix with transparent colors for impasto glazes of great depth and brilliance. Excellent for transferring printed images.

Product description

BASICS mediums & Varnishes are developed for students and artists that need dependable quality at an economical price. BASICS mediums are mixed with acrylic paint to adjust how the paint works, feels and looks. They can be used to add texture, adjust paint flow, and alter the working properties of the color. Because they include acrylic resin, these mediums maintain or add to the stability of the paint film, and can be used in any amount desired.

• Thickens fluid/medium body paints, giving more prominent brush and knife marks. Increases surface gloss, color depth and transparency.
• Slows drying time so you achieve better color blends. Makes your color go further without affecting stability.
• Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality. Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products - Basics and Professional
• Mix as much as you like into acrylic color to create the consistency and transparency you want - the more you add, the more transparent your color will become
• Can be thinned by diluting with up to 25% water - distilled water will give best results. Mix with Matte Gel to create a custom satin finish

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this varnish smooth out the texture of an acrylic painting
Answer:	No. The varnish protects the paint but does not change the texture of the surface.
Question:	How much Gloss Varnish do i need to properly coat an 18"x24" Canvas
Answer:	There is a formula for paint coverage on YouTube that specifies the number of ounces/grams needed to cover a canvas. I'm not sure if it would answer your needs, but here it is. Measure your canvas height and width then multiply them by each other to get the square inches. Multiply the square inches by 0.1 to get the ounces needed to cover your canvas. To convert to grams, multiply the ounces by 28. This is only a rough guide as the paint consistency will affect coverage, i.e., the thinner the paint, the fewer ounces needed.
Question:	What is the effective difference between normal matte medium and the matte fluid medium
Answer:	The normal matte medium will only produce a matte effect on the paint. The matte fluid medium will give the same matte effect, but will also lessen the viscosity of the acrylic paint you’re mixing in making it thinner and slightly more transparent (depending on the amount of medium added).
Question:	will this work on airdry clay when i make a dish
Answer:	Yes. You can paint air dry clay which will give limited protection. However, your object will not be waterproof.

Product description

Gel mediums produce a variety of textural and impasto effects. Used alone or mixed with acrylic colors. Types include Ceramic Stucco, Black Lava, Light Modeling Paste, and Glass Beads. - Liquitex Texture Gel - Ceramic Stucco, 8 oz jar

• Liquitex Texture Gel - Ceramic Stucco, 8 oz jar

User questions & answers

Question:	I know it needs time to cure but how quickly will it hold
Answer:	The texture gel should be strong enough to hold in a couple of hours depending on application thickness and climate. It will cure in a matter of 2-3 days and up to a week.

Product description

Liquitex offers the broadest range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. Surface Prep Mediums are used to seal prime and add tooth (for color adhesion) to all surfaces such as canvas wood paper and metal. This same preparation is used for both acrylic and oil paint. Our professional gessoes usually take just one coat, and adding Liquitex Soft Body color to any gesso creates customized tints and primers. Liquitex Super Heavy Gesso Surface Prep Medium is an innovative impasto acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint. Creates thick, sculptural applications. Excellent ground for acrylic and oil paint.  Mix with acrylic color to have a tinted ground. Excellent base coat primer for many applications, including murals; one coat is usually all that is required. Can be applied to any material or surface that will accept traditional acrylic media, such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.  Liquitex Surface Prep Mediums are lightweight, non-toxic, and dry to a water-resistant, non-yellowing surface. APPLICATION: For canvas, paper, wood, or any clean porous non-oily surface. Tint color with Liquitex Soft or Heavy Body Artist Colors. Use with knife or brush. Visit our Liquitex Amazon Storefront for full product assortment.

• Fluid in nature
• Reduce viscosity of heavier paints and gels
• Includes 128-oz / ml bottle of medium
• Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums
• Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you use it on doll plastic
Answer:	It probably won't give good results.
Question:	What's the difference between the Liquitex "Professional" gesso and the "Basics" gesso
Answer:	I had used only Liquitex products (gesso and paints) for years. Due to the expense of painting, I decided to try the Liquitex Value Series Basics Gesso. It came in a 1.89 ltr. (1/2 gal.) bucket. I have never been more disappointed in a product!! I used it, but it was difficult to use because it had the consistency of Jello. It did not thin well, and even had lumps that needed to be strained out. I still have 1/2 of the bucket left, and only use it on projects that do not require a fine texture. I would NOT recommend it.
Question:	What color is this gesso? I am looking for clear but this one doesn’t make it clear what color or if it’s clear
Answer:	It is white opaque. I use it to prime my canvas as well as for my white paint. There is a very heavy bodied version also which can be used for more texture. Some companies make different colors. I'm not sure if Liquitex makes clear, but someone does?
Question:	Would someone recommend prepping a metal surface for painting with this product a necessity? (I am unfamiliar with Gesso
Answer:	Yes, it will be beneficial to prep the metal surface. You will want to roughen up the surface with steel wool or sanding paper. Then be sure to wash it really well to remove any oils or debris. Then you can apply the gesso.

Product features

Liquitex Acrylic Mediums

In addition to the widest array of Professional and Student colors, Liquitex offers the broadest possible range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. We understand that mediums are often a difficult concept to grasp until you actually dive into them, so we’ve tried to simplify usage by classifying products in three distinct categories: Prep, Paint, and Finish.

Prep

Surface preparations set the foundation for stable and permanent color applications by sealing and adding tooth to almost any painting surface. We offer five different types of prep products available to accommodate all types of work.

Paint

Within the painting category, there are several different types of products you would use besides the color itself. They are Fluid Mediums, Gel Mediums, Additives, and Texture Gels. Each of these products are explained further within this brochure. These painting mediums allow an artist to adjust the working and optical properties of the paint film to accomplish an astonishing variety of techniques and applications.

Finish

Varnishes are applied over a completed piece of work to change or unify the surface sheen and protect the painted surface from the environment and ultraviolet light.

Whether you are Prepping the surface, Painting the masterpiece, or adding the crucial Finishing touch, Liquitex offers the proper medium to achieve any desired result. Explore your possibilities even further by mixing Liquitex acrylic color with any of our mediums.

Surface Preparation

Surface Preparations are used to seal, prime and add tooth (for color adhesion) to all surfaces such as canvas, wood, paper and metal. This same preparation is used for both acrylic and oil paint. Our professional gessoes usually take just 1 coat.

Surface Preparations available:

Super Heavy Gesso

An innovative, impasto, titanium white gesso having the ability to hold sculptural shape. Provides all the attributes of traditional acrylic gesso. Ideal for thick and sculptural application with a knife or brush.

Product description

Extra heavy body and very opaque. A marble paste made of marble dust and 100% polymer emulsion. Used to build heavy textures on rigid supports and create three-dimensional forms. Dries to the hardness of stone. It can be sanded or carved when thoroughly dry. Can be handled like clay if the top of the container is removed and some of the water is allowed to slowly evaporate until it reaches a clay-like consistency. Adheres to any non-oily, absorbent surface. Drying too quickly causes mud cracking that is usually cosmetic, not structural. When mixed with acrylic colors will act as a weak tinting white, while increasing thickness and rigidity. Excellent substrate for acrylic paint, oil paint, oil pastel, oil bars, watercolor, graphite, or dry pastel.

• Can be handled like clay if the top of the container is removed and some of the water is allowed