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Liquitex Professional Matte Gel Medium, 237ml (8-oz)

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  • Dries translucent with a satin/matte finish; Viscosity and body similar to Liquitex Heavy Body Paint
  • Lightweight, non-toxic; Translucent when wet, transparent when dry
  • Includes 8-oz / 237ml jar of medium
  • Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
  • Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use
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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.

Liquitex Acrylic Mediums

Prep

Paint

Finish


All Gel Mediums:

  • Add Body
  • Increase 'open' time
  • Dry transparent or translucent
  • Extend the volume of paint
  • Hold brush or knife marks
  • Make an excellent archival adhesive for collage

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
  • Gloss Heavy Gel
  • Gloss Super Heavy Gel
  • Matte Gel
  • Matte Super Heavy Gel
  • Ultra Matte Gel
  • Slow-Dri Blending Gel
  • Modeling Paste
  • Light Modeling Paste
  • Flexible Modeling Paste

Matte Gel

A thick gel that imparts a translucent matte sheen when dry. Ideal for creating collages with heavier objects. Combine with Gloss Gel to create a customized satin finish.

Gloss Gel Gloss Heavy Gel Gloss Super Heavy Gel Matte Super Heavy Gel Ultra Matte Gel
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Also available: Excellent for retaining brush marks while slowing the drying time and adding body to the paint A very thick gel medium that extends working time and increases brilliance and transparency A super thick gel with high surface drag used to create a stiff “oil-like” feel A super thick gel which retains high-peaks and crisp brush and knife strokes with very little shrinkage A gel with high resin solids that dries to a matte finish
Mix with transparent colors for impasto glazes of great depth and brilliance Mix with acrylic paint to increase body and attain oil paint like consistency that holds brush or palette knife marks Ideal for creating high peaks and sculptural applications that hold shape when dry, with minimal shrinkage This medium keeps paint workable longer than most other gel mediums and dries to a translucent matte finish Maintains color opacity and extends paint to double amounts without changing color position
Slow-Dri Blending Gel Modeling Paste Light Modeling Paste Flexible Modeling Paste
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A heavy body gel used to extend the “open” time of acrylics by more than 40% for easier blending A very thick, matte, opaque preparation of marble dust and polymer emulsion used to build heavy textures on rigid surfaces A lightweight and airy preparation of marble dust and polymer emulsion specifically formulated to be used in applications where weight is a factor A matte, opaque preparation of marble dust and polymer emulsion
Add up to 50% without jeopardizing the strength of the paint film to achieve excellent impasto techniques Makes an excellent substrate for acrylic paint, oil paint, oil pastel, oil bars, watercolor, graphite, or dry pastel Can be used to add body to paint and create pastel tints Use to build heavy textures and three-dimensional forms

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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 Matte Gel Painting Medium dries translucent with a satin/matte finish.  Viscosity and body similar to Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color.  Translucent when wet, transparent when dry. Thicker applications result in less transparent, dry medium films.  Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color to obtain paint similar in color depth to oil paint.  Color mix will dry to a satin sheen. APPLICATION: AS EXTENDER: Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Color to extend volume and increase translucency while maintaining paint viscosity.   Mix with Liquitex Soft Body Artist Color to extend volume and increase translucency while increasing paint viscosity.   AS GROUND: Recommended as a translucent ground (size) for acrylic paint with excellent tooth and adhesion as an alternative to gesso. Will allow some color and texture of the support to show through. Use as a substitute size for the hide glue size traditionally used for oil paintings.   To prevent Substrate Induced Discoloration (SID) wash cotton or linen canvas before use.   EXTERIOR MURALS: If the support or wall is very rough, a coat of Liquitex Matte Gel Medium should be brushed, or toweled, onto the surface prior to gesso application.  FOR IMPASTO EFFECT: Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic Color for impasto effects that dry to a matte sheen. Visit our Liquitex Amazon Storefront for full product assortment.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
3,390 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, versatility, ease of use, clarity, and value of the paint. They mention that it works well for their purposes, is outstanding in consistency and performance, and is perfect for doing picture transfers on to wood. They also appreciate durability, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on the thickness.

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138 customers mention132 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paint. They mention that it works well for their purposes, is outstanding in consistency and performance, and is perfect for their projects. Some say that the gel works better for the inside of pages and that it's very helpful for photo transfers onto wood.

"Liquitex is a brand of quality. It works well for gluing many types of medium." Read more

"Works exactly for the intended purpose in art projects" Read more

"...this for adhesion in mixed media projects: Thicker than "podge" so it doesn't run. Dries quickly & spreads easily." Read more

"I love it. Very helpful. I think of this product and my whole body feels relief...." Read more

54 customers mention54 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the versatility of the paint. They say it's perfect for doing picture transfers on to wood, and a very good medium to use for art work. Customers also mention that it'll rapidly transfer pictures, and is great for mixed media projects.

"...This stuff lasts FOREVER and is perfect for so many uses...." Read more

"...All this and it's ph Neutral, artist quality. Your work will not be ruined after a few years." Read more

"This stuff is the best for photo to wood transfers! I made ornaments with this and the pictures turned out great!..." Read more

"your pics are rapidly transferred. You don't have to wait for so many hours to scratch." Read more

36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

Customers find the paint easy to use. They mention that it's easy to apply, follow the directions, and create something special. Some say that the product is easy to attach tiny seashells and small twigs, and that it doesn't take forever to dry.

"...Very simple process:1...." Read more

"...used Liquitex Gel for years - I love the consistency and how easy it is to work with. I use both the matte and the glossy...." Read more

"...It's a pretty simple process of: preparing the wood with fine sand paper, coating surface with a thin layer of Liquitex, place laser printer copy of..." Read more

"I love using this for texture in paintings, and it's super easy to use and looks great...." Read more

34 customers mention25 positive9 negative

Customers like the clarity of the paint. They mention that it dries clear and matte, with no sticky or tack afterwards. Some say that it works well, drier, and easy to work with. Some mention that the paint keeps color sharp and doesn't dry too quickly. Overall, most are satisfied with the clarity and quality of the product.

"...The Liquitex will dry transparent, but can appear milky when slighty wet (which can make you think you didn't get all of the paper off)...." Read more

"...Dries quickly & spreads easily." Read more

"...This is inexpensive, and goes on smooth, dries clear and not glossy...." Read more

"...The container is ugh as far as that the product tends to dry out quickly around the top if you are getting into it often, or for longer than a..." Read more

33 customers mention26 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the paint. They say it's a great product that works well for its cost.

"...Well worth the money. Liquitex is my favorite brand, and this product did not disappoint." Read more

"...This is inexpensive, and goes on smooth, dries clear and not glossy...." Read more

"...I own multiple units and it has saved plumber bills. I now use it for maintenance to prevent problems. It has not damaged any of my fixtures." Read more

"...It's worth the money! I did use Mod Podge to seal the pictures with." Read more

21 customers mention18 positive3 negative

Customers like the durability of the paint. They say it holds texture great, maintains shape perfectly, and is super durable. It also works great to create texture on art pieces and will last a very long time. Customers also mention that it leaves a feeling or texture like non-glossy paint.

"...It's very matte. It's very heavy-body. Keeps its shape nicely when dried...." Read more

"I love this stuff. Not too thin and not too thick. Works great for collage art. I will buy a bigger jar next time." Read more

"This is a great staple. I've used Liquitex Gel for years - I love the consistency and how easy it is to work with...." Read more

"...For my mixed media meddling, it's a livesaver. I can use it as a smooth base, use it as the perfect collage glue, and there's just no downsides to..." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the paint. They mention that it is a great art medium, it goes on whitish and gluey looking, but dries all pretty and shiny. Some say that the paint is super matte, lightweight, not sticky at all, and is great for a glossy, hard finish.

"...This was recommended as such in some forums.It's very matte. It's very heavy-body. Keeps its shape nicely when dried...." Read more

"...The finish is really nice and it doesn't deflate or introduce bubbles when drying...." Read more

"...I was amazed with the result: it looks great. This size was much more than required for my project, but the result was so good I think I'll make more!" Read more

"...I made ornaments with this and the pictures turned out great!..." Read more

13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the thickness of the paint. Some mention that it's not too thin and not too thick, works great for collage art, and is very heavy-body. However, others say that it looks too thick at first, feels a bit thinner, and that it is only thin enough to see through dry.

"I use this for adhesion in mixed media projects: Thicker than "podge" so it doesn't run. Dries quickly & spreads easily." Read more

"...highly recommend. It looks too thick at first but it is AMAZING. probably won't use another glue again. too bad it's so expensive...." Read more

"...It's very matte. It's very heavy-body. Keeps its shape nicely when dried...." Read more

"I love this stuff. Not too thin and not too thick. Works great for collage art. I will buy a bigger jar next time." Read more

Works beautifully for image transfer to wood.
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Works beautifully for image transfer to wood.
I had a couple of old, weathered, termite munched fence boards and decided to make an antiqued sign for my guitar room. Very simple process:1. Laser print (ink-jet does not work for this method) your graphics onto plain white paper in REVERSE; Staples, Kinkos, etc. can laser print if you don't have one. You want the paper to cover the entire piece of wood so there are no break lines or differences in texture when all of the paper is removed. You can use several blank pieces of paper to stick to areas of the wood where the image isn't, if the wood size exceeds your print size. Remember, printers don't print white... they use the paper for that color, thus any white/lighter areas in your image will show the wood color once the paper is removed.2. On a flat surface, schlop some Liquitex onto the middle of a large piece of tin foil and evenly load a cheap paint roller (mine was a 3") with the Liquitex. Smoothly apply the medium onto the wood, covering the entire front surface. The thickness is probably 1/64"? Just needs to be a smooth layer and not too thick.3. Place the print face down onto the now-gel'd wood, working from one edge to another, and smoothing out any bubbles/wrinkles. Let dry for 5 for more hours.4. Once cured, soak the paper with water and use your hand/fingers to rub all of the paper away--you will see the print appear. When finished, let it dry to get a sense of areas where the paper may not have been completely removed. The Liquitex will dry transparent, but can appear milky when slighty wet (which can make you think you didn't get all of the paper off). Better to let it dry fully before making a second pass at rubbing any areas that appear white-ish. SEE #5 BEFORE RUBBING ANY FURTHER.5. At this point, you may be done. Or, you may not, depending on your artistic vision and the way it turned out. If the excess paper has been rubbed off and there is a milky/cloudy film over some areas (after drying for 30-60 minutes), spraying the full image with Krylon Clear Sealer with likely make the milkiness disappear and bring the image back to full opacity. It also locks it in to protect from light abrasions, etc.. I ended up rubbing mine with some wax to give it that "handled" matte sheen a lot of vintage wood items have.This is just my own method, after 2 pieces. No doubt there are better ways to do this, but it worked well for me.
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I had a couple of old, weathered, termite munched fence boards and decided to make an antiqued sign for my guitar room. Very simple process:

1. Laser print (ink-jet does not work for this method) your graphics onto plain white paper in REVERSE; Staples, Kinkos, etc. can laser print if you don't have one. You want the paper to cover the entire piece of wood so there are no break lines or differences in texture when all of the paper is removed. You can use several blank pieces of paper to stick to areas of the wood where the image isn't, if the wood size exceeds your print size. Remember, printers don't print white... they use the paper for that color, thus any white/lighter areas in your image will show the wood color once the paper is removed.

2. On a flat surface, schlop some Liquitex onto the middle of a large piece of tin foil and evenly load a cheap paint roller (mine was a 3") with the Liquitex. Smoothly apply the medium onto the wood, covering the entire front surface. The thickness is probably 1/64"? Just needs to be a smooth layer and not too thick.

3. Place the print face down onto the now-gel'd wood, working from one edge to another, and smoothing out any bubbles/wrinkles. Let dry for 5 for more hours.

4. Once cured, soak the paper with water and use your hand/fingers to rub all of the paper away--you will see the print appear. When finished, let it dry to get a sense of areas where the paper may not have been completely removed. The Liquitex will dry transparent, but can appear milky when slighty wet (which can make you think you didn't get all of the paper off). Better to let it dry fully before making a second pass at rubbing any areas that appear white-ish. SEE #5 BEFORE RUBBING ANY FURTHER.

5. At this point, you may be done. Or, you may not, depending on your artistic vision and the way it turned out. If the excess paper has been rubbed off and there is a milky/cloudy film over some areas (after drying for 30-60 minutes), spraying the full image with Krylon Clear Sealer with likely make the milkiness disappear and bring the image back to full opacity. It also locks it in to protect from light abrasions, etc.. I ended up rubbing mine with some wax to give it that "handled" matte sheen a lot of vintage wood items have.

This is just my own method, after 2 pieces. No doubt there are better ways to do this, but it worked well for me.
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Aurora del Rosal
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto, llegó en el tiempo estipulado.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 29, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Produit conforme
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Gel with Versatile Applications
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
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