Liquitex Medium Gel Black Lava 237ml / 8oz

Build flexible, matte glitter effects with this thick acrylic texture gel.

What it does

Tiny flat black acrylic polymer hexagons add dimension and texture to this clear 100% acrylic polymer gel
Dries to a ground black lava texture
Highly flexible and adhesive
Will not chip or crack on canvas
Can be used on its own, mixed with colour or overpainted with acrylics once dry
Apply thickly to create dramatic 3D effects, or finely to give surface highlights and dimension
Maintains colour adhesion, durability and archival quality

How to use it

Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products
Apply with knife or brush
Can be thinned with a small amount of distilled water if required
Mix with different consistencies and ratios of acrylic colour/medium to create custom texture
Start by adding very small amounts of colour and build up as needed
For maximum dimension, mix with transparent/semi opaque colours
For dramatic glittery effects and highlights, mix with metallic colour or apply 'neat' over dried paint
Mix with Gloss Medium to create a textured glaze
Overpaint when dry with transparent/semi opaque acrylics for different effects
Can be mixed with acrylic-compatible powdered pigments

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