Liquitex Medium Gel Ceramic Stucco 237ml / 8oz

Build flexible, cement-like, fine-grade texture with this thick acrylic effects gel.

What it does

Tiny hollow ceramic spheres add structure and texture to this 100% acrylic polymer gel
Dries to a light gray matte stucco finish
Highly flexible and adhesive
Will not chip or crack on canvas
Gives an opaque/semi-opaque appearance - the thicker you apply, the more opaque it becomes
Can be used on its own, mixed with color or overpainted once dry
Provides an excellent absorbent ground for acrylics, pastels and graphite - for glazing, washes and drawing on
Apply thickly to create bold 3D effects, or finely to give surface texture
Maintains colour adhesion, durability and archival quality

How to use it

Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products
Apply with palette knife or brush
Tint with acrylic colour to make a coloured texture cement
Intermix with other texture gels to get a custom effect
Overpaint when dry with acrylic colour
To use as an absorbent ground - apply a thin layer to surface and leave to dry
To colour wash - paint over with a mix of colour and Airbrush Medium
Apply thickly for sculptural texture
For abstract effects, apply different colours with a knife, building layers dry or wet in wet
Can be mixed with acrylic-compatible powdered pigments
Varnish for additional protection

How not to use it

If varnishing, don't be too vigorous as this can cause clouding or foaming - spray varnish will give best results
Do not use with any non-acrylic compatible media