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Help! You can use Soft Gel Gloss to extend the paint and the drying time slightly. The Liquitex is a heavy body type acrylic, its slightly softer than Golden but can be a really nice texture to paint with. HOW TO MIX WITH ACRYLICS? Please note: Clear Tar Gel and Self Leveling Gel are the exceptions to the Gel rule of adding texture and viscosity to your acrylic paint. HA! Can you help me with this? My question is: whats the best gel/medium to permanently adhere a clear transparency that has been painted on to a wood panel (that has also been painted on) smoothly and still look clear? Hi Dan, yes, the student grade paint is the issue. Hi Will Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge. Should I use Flow Enhancer for this? (I dont wish to embed them in a uniform strata of gel, but almost a coating that will preserve them into a canvas but let me paint on and around them. Can I mix a tiny bit of color in the gloss medium I am using for the finish on the whole painting? Hi,i have question about the soft gel gloss.Is it ok if i wet sand it?Thanks in advance! Very helpful and have abandoned my experiments in achieving consistent sheen across colours. The only thing to be careful of is buckling. Cheers, Will, Will, thankyou for replying Considering all its other uses, I think Ill buy some and test out a few things. Hi Jean, Ive used polyurethane varnish before on painted tables and have found it a good robust varnish. It really does dry clear, and it's a perfect medium for mixed media work in both consistency and adhesive quality. Before painting on canvas, is there anything we have to apply in the canvas board? I usually use Golden acrylics, and then add some shading and details with Pastels sealed with a fixative. Or is the isolation coat not necessary? Pastes will act more like a white when colours are mixed into them. We appreciate you taking the time Can't beat pricing and delivery. Hi Sharon, most gels will be glossy (unless of course they are a matte gel) you cant really have too many layers, but some thicker gels are more suited to building up layers in thicker paintings, such as heavy gels. Hi Ashley, all mediums are usually of a white base, and the inclusion into black can cause a slight greying of the colour, but not too much. Im wondering if I applied paper with a gel medium (decoupage style), if my painting would stick to it. You might find this palette knife tutorial of interest to get you started. YOU ARE VERY WELCOME WILL. Hi Will, I am so glad to have come across your site. I also want people to be able to get them wet and not have the design wash off. Click here for a glossary of Acrylic painting terms, including the different types of medium. Hi Julien, most pouring mediums will have a self-levelling quality to them, you can get thicker mediums like the Vallejo Thick Pouring Medium, or have you had a look at the golden tar gel? I am wondering if soft gel medium or regular gel medium would be better. Glueing/Laminating: Soft Gel Gloss can be used as a glue substitute for collage effects. Hello. This still seems sticky long after it has dried, what do I use to stop this? Its amazing. When your painting is finished it is best to apply an isolation coat first, and then you can apply a spray varnish. Hi Donna, an acrylic gel (or acrylic paint) over an oil painting is a professional no-no. Ex soft gel gloss plus glaze satin? what brand would you recommend for the least colour shift when the acrylics are dry? Either paint both sides of the image you want to collage with the medium and attach to the surface youre working on or cover the surface with a coat of medium, stick your image on, wait for it to dry and then cover with another layer of medium to seal it. I wasnt sure of the difference between polymer gloss medium and the soft gel gloss, or if I should use both? Is there any cheaper substitute for the Golden Clear Tar Gel / Self leveling clear gel ? Im thinking of using something like a flat rock, coated with a thick layer of gel that will give me the right shape and the ice effect. Hope this helps. Hi Valerie, if its gone solid there isnt anyway of revitalising it. Hi Sharon, yes you can combine the two paints, you dont need the OPEN mediums, although they will keep them OPEN for longer. Yes, and no, when the isolation coat has dried you apply a removable varnish. Many thanks! Thank you :). Ive written a post about Painting over a painting, the pros and cons it might be worth a read. I bought a tube of the gel but it does not have any directions on the use of the gloss gel medium. (I tried resins but found them too hard and toxic.) Embrace your creativity and explore your artistic spirit with the addition of gel mediums to your acrylic painting projects. What is the effect you are trying to achieve? (PS: I have been using W&N professional heavy body acrylics , and Liquitex heavy body up until now). Sue. I am painting a picture of a church and it has a reflection in water. Hi Cheryl, I have worked with Gouache in the past but tend to prefer a more textured, painterly approach of acrylics and oils. You would be surprised with the final results. Cheers, Will. Hi Semira, yes you just need to use a clear gel. Hi Jim, yes, the Acrylic glazing medium slows down the drying slightly. And what ratio of paint to gloss would you recommend? I use the Micron pens myself but havent personally tried a Golden gel over the top. Thanks! Or is the isolation coat not necessary? I have been experimenting with Liquitex gel medium. But the seem to only carry series 1-3 even in at their artist level (Im new to this brand as well). Hello Will, I am so happy I found your site! Hi Tiff, when you say clear transparency what exactly is the material? Keep your reviews short enough to hold the audience's attention. Yes, thats right. Ill have a read up on varnishing too. Maybe just water? Up to this point I have been using mod podge to seal the paint, but am worried that this will wear off over time. The glazing liquid just has a more liquid consistency and is a bit more gluey, so feels like it has a bit more hold in thinner layers. Thanks so much Lynda. Hi Will, I am new to painting but am endeavoring in a project of a grand scale. I got just what I was looking for absolutely non-yellowing. Just mix it in with your acrylics, or paint it onto the canvas and then paint your acrylics over the top. is there a way to dilute reconstitute the mediums like soft gel ,matte and reguular gel for instance. I wanted to have really heavy defined peaks and swirls. I would like to use something that will give my paintings a glass-like coating I know if I use crystal clear resin it will turn yellow in time so what can I use to get the same effect yet keep that glass like look on my acrylic paints and or different mediums I use. Hi Joan, yes you can combine mediums together to create a mix and flow that works for you. ONE OF MY FAVORITE PAINTERS WAS REMBRANDT, I SAW ONE OF HIS PAINTINGS YEARS AGO AND WAS AMAZED AT HOW REAL ONE OF HIS CLOSE- UP FACIAL PORTRAITS WAS. Michaels and the Michaels logo and other trademarks and logos used on this site are owned or licensed by Michaels Stores, Inc. All rights reserved. Hi Will, I came across to your site by chance and glad I did it. Is that correct? Instead of diluting it with water you use it neat, straight from the tub. Hi! Oh, I forgot to add that the drops range from thin to robust. If you want the paint to still feel like paint, retain brushstrokes, stay in peaks or texture then a gel with what is technically called short rheology would be perfect. but I am using a soft gel in my acrylic paint instead of water. It just means it has a softer consistency, i.e: thinner consistency, it is a bit misleading. I prefer to slightly dilute my paints when Im blocking in local colours to a painting, so I would use Soft gel gloss for this. Thanks! Hope this helps, Hi Will, I seem to have a bit of a problem. So Im currently working on two paintings right now. Can you suggest what material I could use, and how? Thank you for the useful information you provide on your website. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None required under normal use. What would you recommend, Fine pumice gel? Will, Hi I am hoping to paint a person who is in more solid paint, but have translucent rays coming out of the chest area, the rays are beams that increase in sizehow to I make acrylic transparent like thissolid first with see through rays descending from chest outward and down..thank you, Hi Nancy, you can thin the paint with a glazing liquid or use a transparent pigment. You can see more details here. I am attempting to paint on wood using a medium (heavy gel) can I apply this to the wood allow it to dry and then proceed painting . Clear Tar Gel, as the name suggests, has a very stringy, gloopy texture much like treacle. Do translucent glosses come in varying luster? Hi Lin, not really , I would just mix us a few tester mixes onto a palette, varying and making note of the different amounts of water added and then test these on some paper/canvas. I have painted a three-canvas painting of the ship harbor in Duluth, MN. thanks will, Hi Caryl, have a read of this article for your varnishing options. Any advice to keep a thick and consistant painting while using pouring method? Should I be using a varnish / Matte Medium coat at the end or should I try and source the Super Loaded Matter Medium (or equivalent?). To attach the Fimo to your canvas glue is going to be your best friend. Could it be used in place of retarder? Did I make the right purchases? Applied with a stiff brush thus giving a paper print the illusion of a painting. Hi Veronica, I would use a masking tape for getting sharp edges, and a smooth painting surface that mimics the Bristol board. I know Ill need to prime these but unfortunately actual gesso is quite pricy here in Zambia (if you can get it at all) so wondered if you offered an alternative way of priming my canvass before putting on the background color?? This is a nice paper painting and I dont want to ruin it. So even though 2 gels could have the same thickness and consistency (often referred to as viscosity) they would behave very differently depending on if a rheology thickener had been added. When the isolation coat has dried I simply apply the glossy glazing liquid which is then the protective coat which can be removed if needed? Pleased youre enjoying the tutorials, to answer your question: Is there a difference between fluid acrylics vs acrylic paint + glazing medium? CAN YOU USE A HEAT GUN, OR IS THAT A NO-NO ALSO?? For pouring medium have a look at Liquitex pouring medium, I want the water in my lake scene to be shiny, Hi Sandi, you can add a gloss gel or a gloss varnish to the surface to bring up the sheen. The board absorbed the paint as quickly as I put it down, leaving a choppy, chalky appearance. It was actualy purchased for an experament on a painting I was was doing for my husband as a girt. If you wanted the semi-gloss sheen without the raised texture you could paint over just the lines with a semi-gloss gel. I have no idea which product to use. Hi Will Not sure if you can help me, I am new to painting and not very good so have turned my hand to pouring the paint i use acrylic and have also purchased pouring medium but the mix is to thick and will no run on the canvas what can i use to get it to run?? I use Soft Gel Gloss & Glazing Liquid Gloss on 90% of my acrylic paintings. I mentioned this briefly to my tutor this week and she suggested a gel medium but, having read your article, I have no idea if (a) this is the solution or (b) which one to use? 5 Little Lessons from Painting a Large Painting in a New Space, Capturing Spring Sunshine by Painting Colourful Shadows (Acrylic Painting Tutorial). From what the video shows, it seems like the best option so far. Cheers, Will, Hi will, Thank you for the info. My question is about Acrylic Flow Enhancer. All looks nice and moist and beautiful. I have some actual beach sand that I got yo adhere to the painting. Or at least, that was my impression from the things Ive read on Goldens site. Have a look at this page to give you an idea of the different effects of acrylic gels. I am late finishing a custom piece of art. I am playing with the idea of stained glass effect by mixing a medium into acrylic paint. Hi Sam, yes, you can mix the Gloss and Matte together to create a satin. At the art store, I was recommended the Atelier Traditional regular gel (gloss), a gel painting medium. Will. if I mix soft gel gloss with my paint (heavy body acrylic) and paint the under coat, what is the ratio of soft gel gloss to paint? I know I can use gels as a paste for the collage onto the canvas; but, my concern is how to paint on top of the collage without it affecting the collaged images. Sorry if this is a really basic question! Any suggestions of what medium to use and how? Any ideas? Transparency: Glazing liquid can create thin, translucent paint films ideal for classical painting techniques such as glazing. OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None required under normal use. I was looking for a soft hue that comes from the sun going down behind me. I havent personally applied glass to a canvas surface, but would use an epoxy glue rather than a gel as the back of glass is non-porous so you want a really good bond so it doesnt fall off the surface with the movement of the canvas. I WILL FOLLOW THROUGH AND TAKE SOME PICS OF MY WORKTHANK U THANK U THANK U!!!! I have an abstract all finished and I want to add a layer of clear something that I can make twirls or use a pallet knife to make some 3D effects and make it textured so that it is a textured clear layer over the finished painting. Hi Toby, Yes, if you use a heavy gel or even a Molding paste gel you will be able to add texture and then paint ontop with the same colours. Im very keen on trying to keep your painting as simple as possible when you first start because the less you have to worry about technically, the more time you can actually get painting. Someone suggested that i use a palette knife and apply a gel coating on top of the entire surface when Im done. Thanks a lot. Hi Gabi, gel medium can work well for papers and thin fabric but I havent personally tried with heavier objects such as buttons and beads. Do you recommend the spray or the brush on products (sorry for many questions; its these technical aspects of acyrilics above my regular medium that confuse me!). I want to bring out the the colors, transparency, and sink the cutout Mylar pieces to the back for more uniform top? Cheers, Will. Heres a video that goes through the acrylic image transfer process. Is there a clean way to do so? So Glad I found MisterArt.com. Hi Sandi, acrylic tar gel would give you a stringy, dripped effect. Hi Tania, you can use gel medium to stick paper and card and if the mirrored surface is light enough it would also stick, but usually with the gel you paint it over the paper surface so it really holds it well. I am a self taught artist. Thanks a bunch :). As from what I understand, this will extend my paint color with out thinning the paint too much, is that correct? A note of caution: although the consistency would be similar to the artist range, the way the paint behaves and feels on the brush is slightly different so I tend to use it like this only for my under-painting. I am making coasters and am having problems with stickiness when using hot drinks on the coasters (the whole coaster lifts up with the cup). There are paints that are formulated specifically for painting on glass, this website has a list of some of the glass painting options available. I want to mix my paints with the gel to add some texture, Im just not sure if it would be alright in the oven and I dont want to mess up. to share your opinion with other artists and crafters. Hi Guili, there should be directions on the GAC800 for dilution rates. Many thanks for this Will. Do you? Thanks for the fast response and the reccomendation on the tar gel. Orders placed by 11:00 AM Central Time using second day or next day will ship the same day. and if so, how should it be applied? I do collage paintings and have always used a liquid medium for my glue. I am trying to attempt to do a mixed media painting for the first time and planning to add some Fimo Soft baked clay for some of the objects I have in mind. Either paint both sides of the image you want to collage with the medium and attach to the surface youre working on or cover the surface with a coat of medium, stick your image on, wait for it to dry and then cover with another layer of medium to seal it. Wood this work on a gourd if I use gesso for grip? Hi Will Thanks for that although i did try to add some water but the paint started to mix. I want it glossy but not ridiculously glossy. Speedball, by APPRECIATE YOUR QUICK RESPONSES AND YOUR HELP. Any comments? Cheers, Will. I am more of a mixed media girl and having to learn things about paints and mediums has been daunting. Sorry if it is a silly question. I have a quick follow-up question: can I mix some crushed glass into the solid gel to get ice-crystals effect? Apologies for the long-winded explanation I tend to ramble :). I want to glue a few small metal items to an acrylic painting. I normally use glossy glazing liquid by Golden to scumble/glaze thin layers of paint. The best thing to do would be to try a test sample, the matte gel will slightly lighten the dark on the pen due to the matting agent used in the gel being white, but I wouldnt want to give you a definite yes about them bleeding due to not personally testing them. This will tone them down and give the illusion of them being in the distance. Do you suggest using any gel medium to paint on canvas though? It has large areas of many Grays / Blacks / dark tones and I dont want to loose the pigment variation but I do want the finish to be uniform. This will give a good strong bond to the surface. Liquid Mediums, such as Acrylic Glazing liquid glossare great for increasing the working time of Acrylics and make blending that little bit easier. To increase the working time of the acrylic paint, it stays wetter for longer. Sometimes with stronger colours like blues and reds they will work fine just mixed into the gel but it can be harder to get a good coverage if using student grade yellow paints. Would you please help with this? They did have Liquitex Glazing Medium but I was unsure if this would be equivalent. Thought the visual effect is like condensation on cold glass might be of interest. What type of medium would you suggest? So I have many questions: 1.) WILL, DO U EVER PAINT WITH GOUACHE? Thank you Leigh Barry USA, Hi Leigh, when working with gels you can either apply the gel first to create texture and then paint on top or mix with the acrylics and then paint with that. Saves so much frustration, time and also money. But what I want is to add texture to the finished painting. Clear of course, but consistency and finish would be? Another suggests lightly sanding that top coat to get a tooth back for the final image on top. Cost: By using a medium to extend the paint you can make the paints go further. Hi Will, Im finally making the jump into mixed media. Michaels and the Michaels logo and other trademarks and logos used on this site are owned or licensed by Michaels Stores, Inc. All rights reserved. Hi Jennifer, I havent personally used the delta ceramcoat medium, but looks like its designed for transparent stain effects. So would you say that using a gloss gel (i like impasto effect) would increase the vibrance and enliven the colour due to the gloss? I have made a test and find that I like the textured look but I am wondering if I should base coat the flowers first with just the acrylic and then add the acrylic mixed in with the gel. VIP Members will see the VIP Price after adding the product to the cart without any purchase obligation. Im just getting into acrylics and really enjoying your site. Not sure why I didnt think of that in the first place! It can make the difference in a painting and a painting that "pops!". If you want to apply pastels to the surface you can apply a coat of Acrylic Ground for Pastels and then apply the pastel onto that, heres a video with the pastel ground being applied. i put two layers on (waited 24 hrs) in between) and noticed its not even and feels lumpy. Thankyou Tammy, Hi Tammy, the Gel shouldnt gum up your pens, but sometimes can lead to bleed when applied, even with archival pens. This stuff is great. Hi Anna, The Matte will have a non-reflective surface and the Gloss will be shiny and bring out the saturation in the colours. Cheers, Ramsey, Pleased youve been enjoying the site, in terms of Image transfer, I havent personally used the process onto metal, tends to be more porous surfaces such as canvas or paper, here are a couple of different method using Golden Acrylic gels. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required under normal use. If conditions warrant, a vapor respirator for protection against ammonia may be used. HAVE YOU EXPERIMENTED WITH THE GLASS BEAD GEL YET? sorry if this is a repeat. Cheers, Will. It didnt cover the metal uniformly either. 1) you can use the gel in any ratio, its just getting a balance between the opacity (more paint) or the coverage (more gel). I read that using too much water destabilises the paint. Thanks for your time. Downright fun mixing with colors or straight from the jar. Cheers, Will. Hi, I am making a collage for my husband for our 10 year anniversary, I am using regular pictures, which kind of acrylic gel do you recommend? and page! Someone gave me a jar of Golden Regular Gel medium, but it is dried out. Be honest and mindful of others when providing editorial commentary. Ive never worked with any mediums or anything other than retarders (which I want to cut down on). David Altmejd interpretation of the classical nymp, Art Studio Lighting Design (how to avoid being kept in the dark), Acrylic Palette Knife Painting Techniques Free Video Course Part 1 of 4, Painting over a painting, the pros and cons, http://www.ebsqart.com/Artist/Louise-Mead/49002/Art-Portfolio/Gallery/Whimsical-Birds-Trees/Love-Birds/724897/, This video shows a demonstration of the different qualities of the Molding Pastes, another method you might find of interest, video with the pastel ground being applied, difference between Golden Gels and Pastes, Why some artists varnish their work and other artists dont, this video helpful about creating wooden picture transfer images, 3 reasons why artists varnish their work (and why some artists dont), I respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously -. Yes, the gloss would give you more richness and saturation to the paint. No matter how Ive applied it (how much/how little, back supports, quick troweling/spreading, etc) it seems to never settle to an even level. Thanks Judy, Hi Judy, I would go for a satin finish, that would give you a nice sheen, but also give a uniformity to the piece. A couple of questions, please. For adding texture with acrylics the Coarse Pumice has a salt like texture, but will hold in shape and mix with acrylics. Whats the best way to achieve the semi-gloss beveled lead look for the lines? Ive been trying to even out the surface with the gel. In fact I dont even recall you spraying your paints to keep them wet during painting. Thank you so very much !!! MisterArt.com reserves the right not to post any product review or to remove any published I am looking for a way to seal the cork. I live in Northern California where it is dry and hot, so acrylics continue to be a challenge to work with, but since I am deathly allergic to oil paints, acrylic is my medium of choice, and do love their versatility. I have never used this particular product. I have been experimenting with drying times in an attempt to find a good formula. Is there a way to accelerate the curing time? But you say the soft gel (gloss) applied as an isolation coat pulls the painting together to the same degree of glossiness. which one is better to use by itself? (!) Would they allow the second or third layers to cast shadows? Would you ever mix a medium and a gel? But yes, Id tend to dilute the gesso with water when applying. I DO MOSTLY MIXED MEDIA AND ALTERED BOOKS. Ive been reading and looking at all the different golden mediums there are to offer. Do you know if I could use Golden Soft Gel Gloss as a final varnish? I am using acrylic pouring technic and I ve been trying different brand (pebeo, liquitex, golden) but once the paint dries, it looses its volume and consistancy, the relief of the lower layer appear. Why choose Liquitex Gloss Super Heavy Gel? Thanks for this great post, Will. I hope you understand what I mean. I have seen videos of other artists that do this technique flawlessy with the same materials, and they have no problems! We can notify you when it is back in stock. THANK U WILL!!! A Ground: Use when creating a sculptural ground, ensuring adequate pressure is applied to force the gel into the raw canvas, to enable proper bonding. Do you use retarder in your water spray at all? Heres a video demo, the video also shows acrylic fluid paints which can also be dripped. My first attempts using Matte Medium mixed in 4:1 (Paint:Medium) look OK but not Flat. Write profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or spiteful comments. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, I work with wine corks to create what I hope to be long lasting pieces of art. Ive been reading a variety of answers to my question and I would like to hear the right one I was just at Michaels searching for clear gel/glosses to use as a finish over oil paintings. Wild plants, hay, things that are as much as 1 inch thick. Anyway, I picked up some basic colors of artist quality Windsor & Newton, and so far they are okay. Or do I need to mix the texture paste with something so the clay will stay on more securely? Also, if it can be done, is it possible to sand or wet sand the whole or outside area to diminish the lift of the edge? I cant figure out, though, what the purpose of that would be? Just make a small test sample and pour some on. Thus far Ive had good results cutting out the image and applying a thin coat of Omnigel medium texture transfer gel to wood, stone and textures plastic. Would delta ceramcoats gel stain medium work for transparent effects? or I want fluidity but for the paint not to spread. Im using Titanium white but find that when I add it to the painting, in the whitest parts of the sea foam, or the clouds, its not really coming out as white as I would like. Do you have a video of this type of use of the heavy gel so I could learn more about the technique ? I do have a question I am a painter and sculptor so many of my paintings have become more dimensional. http://www.ebsqart.com/Artist/Louise-Mead/49002/Art-Portfolio/Gallery/Whimsical-Birds-Trees/Love-Birds/724897/ She has numerous others with the same technique It would almost seem she had to do it after she was had completed the painting as the birds and trees dont ripple around the ridges. Hi Guili, nice to hear from you, the tar gel will give you a nice dripping effect. Not if youre using acrylics as most boards come pre-primed, you might find this article interesting. Your advice would be very much appreciated! I love adding this medium to my paintings, it adds amazing texture and depth. is there a formula for how much water i mix. I read somewhere that an acrylic matt medium or a gloss gel medium is an effective way of gluing paper on acrylic. You might find this video of interest if youre working onto a hard surface and working with kids it might be good fun to mix your own paste like the one in this video. Thank you very much, this is an excellent site! So I face some other issues such as splattering at the end of the drop and crazing. I really would appreciate your advice. I do not want to add color to change my picture color Thank you so much in advance for your help Semira, Hi Semira, yes you can add a moudling paste to add texture to the paint surface. It is glossy toowas that a wrong choice? Too much medium? I plan to paint a glass shot glass then put it in the oven to set. Cheers, Will. You can apply the layers with the soft gel gloss and then add a final finishing layer of satin varnish to unify the look. You can read more here: 3 reasons why artists varnish their work (and why some artists dont), Many thanks Will thats great.

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