A medium body gel containing clear round plastic beads dries to a semi-gloss surface. Perfect for creating a “bubbly” but smooth texture that can be dramatic when mixed with colour.
When poured, it creates a flexible shimmering film for various applications. It works well as a surface to paint over with colour.
It can be used under oil or acrylic. Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colours and Mediums.
Liquitex Glass Beads Texture Gel Medium - ATTRIBUTES
A medium body gel containing clear round plastic beads dries to a semi-gloss surface. Perfect for creating a “bubbly” but smooth texture that can be dramatic when mixed with colour.
When poured, it creates a flexible shimmering film for various applications. It works well as a surface to paint over with colour.
It can be used under oil or acrylic. Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colours and Mediums.
A medium body gel that contains clear, round aggregates that dry to a semi-gloss, reflective ("bubbly") surface.
For the most dramatic reflective effects, mix with transparent or translucent colours or apply straight from the container over dried paint.
For reflective textural glazes, mix with Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish and small amounts of Liquitex Soft Body Concentrated Artist Colour.
Suitable as a ground for acrylic and oil paint. Works well with brush application.
APPLICATION
Apply with a palette knife, trowel, paint brush, etc. Different tools produce different effects.
Mix acrylic paint into Texture Gel or let the gel dry and paint on top.
Mix with Gloss Medium & Varnish to produce textured glazes.
Add Liquitex Gel Medium or Heavy Gel Medium when using additional aggregates (such as sand) to avoid brittleness.
Varnish with care to avoid foaming or clouding. Spray apply if possible.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Contains specific aggregates, which produce various unique textural, dimensional and reflective effects when mixed with acrylic paint.
All eight Texture Gels may be intermixed to increase the variety of possible textures.
Formulated for maximum flexibility and adhesion. It will not chip or crack on the canvas.
Can be applied to any material or surface that will accept traditional acrylic media, such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.
Texture Gels are lightweight, non-toxic and dry to a water-resistant, non-yellowing surface.