Suggestion on how to experiment and with what? I do a lot of wine glasses. Hi Elsie, using an acrylic paste glue like Araldite Crystal Fix would work. Cheers, Will. Hi WillIm new to this acrylic painting gig but Im very intrigued. Princeton, by The Glazing Liquid Gloss is used to help blend edges and achieve very thin glazes when working at an easel. Thank you in advance Rachel, Hi Rachel, you might like the Golden paints Iridescent colours that give an iridescent effect depending on which angle you view then from. It is flexible, non-yellowing, and water resistant when dry. (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. 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? Hi Kacey, mmm, Im not sure why the heavy gloss medium is leaving behind the spots. Hi Maria, a thin wash of zinc white would do it. Would you go for Varnish above the Medium as a top coat? Hi Will, Im finally making the jump into mixed media. Hi Jahangir, yes you could add a heavy gel to the Liquitex basic to make it thicker, but adding the gel would make the paint less opaque. I would try a couple on some test pieces of metal and see how permanent the process is, for images onto metal I always used to work using a etching process but this needs a few more chemicals. Hope this helps. Hi Danielle, liquitex pouring medium can give you a great shiny top coat. (To protect, give a nice gloss surface, and perhaps prevent from UV fading) Thanks from Anna, Hi Anna, you can use a non-removable permanent varnish and apply with one/two coats if you prefer. Anyway, I picked up some basic colors of artist quality Windsor & Newton, and so far they are okay. We appreciate you taking the time I have been using acrylics to paint on glass. Im now following you page and have bookmarked it for references for future projects! My golden gel mediums is dried and evaporated. I have no idea which product to use. Consistency: Gels range from soft to extra heavy depending on the finish you are after. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, thanks for a superb web site and wonderful courses. Am I right to use a texture paste for the sticking part? I have heard spraying the paint on your palette with a mixture of water and retarder helps keep paint workable longerdo you recommend, and if so, at what ratio? Thanks a lot. Cheers, Will. I wasnt sure of the difference between polymer gloss medium and the soft gel gloss, or if I should use both? Any thin medium such as high flow medium would also work and if youre using an absorbent ground just diluting with water will work. Hope this helps, Please help, I am looking for a material that would offer an iridescent effect also using acrylic on canvas. (sorry about another baking analogy) this is calledlong rheology. I want fluidity but for the paint not to spread. Lustre: Usually you will have a matte, semi-gloss and gloss finish. The Winsor & Newton professional range that you are using use a clear acrylic binder so there is very little colour shift from wet to dry. 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. Cheers, Will. Formulated to enhance the creations of artists working with Liquitex Acrylic Paint, but equally effective when mixed with anyAcrylic Colour, Liquitex Professional Gloss Super Heavy Gel produces a brilliant gloss impasto, enhances blending, slows drying time and increases translucency, adhesion and flexibility. ALSO, THAT U CAN LAYER WITH IT. you could also use a coarse pumice gel which will add texture, but wont hold peaks aswell. Or must I first mix the gel with my paints then begin ? Applied with a stiff brush thus giving a paper print the illusion of a painting. Just paint it straight on, swirl with a pallet knife and youll be away! Hope this helps. jars. What do you suggest for this? 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? You could also experiment with a Hard Molding Paste, this will dry to a hard surface but can also be carved into after it has dried. Or can I just use mod podge for the fabric & paper and tacky gkue or fabri tac for the buttons & beads? Any advice to keep a thick and consistant painting while using pouring method? I have bought a primed canvas. I want to strengthen the paste texture and give a protective coating to the acrylic paint. The subject matter is a whimsical/folk art style landscape, that might add some visual interest with texture even if I completely paint over any designs the paper itself might have. Hunt Artists' Pen Nibs--Crow Quill No. by I am using it as an adhesive and also as a top coat sealer. 9 WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: All Golden products should be used in accordance with safe handling practices, including: do not eat, drink or smoke when working with materials, avoid excessive skin contact, wash after working with materials. If its true, what gel medium can I use to glue glass/mirror to canvas? to share your opinion with other artists and crafters. Clear Tar Gel, as the name suggests, has a very stringy, gloopy texture much like treacle. I like to see richness of colours in my paintings so does this mean that the gloss (rather than semi gloss) would be better for me to try? So Im currently working on two paintings right now. 2 days later my paintings look too dry and faded. 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. I would buy one of her paintings in an instant if the cost wasnt astronomical. I paint with acrylic paints. Or is the overuse of mediums doing more harm than good? In all cases I brushed a thin layer of the gel to the area outside the image so the whole thing had a consistent finish. What would you recommend, Fine pumice gel? Cheers, Will. 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?). It is surprisingly sticky and is also available as a Matte medium. Can I use Airbrush medium to create multiple thin layers of transparent color? What does it do, when would you use it? When mixing the paint with gels, there are no limitations to the amount of gel you can add, all that will happen is the paint mixture will become less and less opaque. But Im still not sure what to use in order to achieve what I want; which is basically a dripping effect, but the mixture has to be consistent enough so it doesnt run out of the canvas, like a 3d dripping. Hi Rachel, the smoothness can vary depending on the initial weave of the canvas. Hi Peggy, you could apply the photos with a gel and mod podge, yu might find this video helpful about creating wooden picture transfer images. I wanted to have really heavy defined peaks and swirls. However, I now live in a place where Golden is only carried in ONE store at a ridiculous mark up! Please and thank you ! when I finish and dry can I spray with acrylic varnish??? A regular gel medium will work well for image transfers. Cheers, Will. Under normal use you wouldnt normally need to wear a mask or cover your hands, here are the Safety Guidelines from Golden Paints: SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION. Ive never worked with any mediums or anything other than retarders (which I want to cut down on). Yes, you can use Gel medium as a glue ontop of your painting, it works best if you apply the gel medium to the painting, then apply paper, then apply another coat of medium over the top. I have a couple of pre-primed box canvasses. An isolation coat helps to separate your painting from a final varnish layer and protect your painting from the atmosphere. Do you have any idea if gels can be made into hard molds in the shape of a ball?? Cheers, Will. Hi Kelsey,Tar Gel has a nice dripping effect quality. thanks will, Hi Caryl, have a read of this article for your varnishing options. Ive been reading that I can use gel medium to glue glass/mirror to canvas. I got Glass Bead Gel (which I think would look cool over a large abstract oil painting I did basically a gradient from blue to yellow. but it wouldnt be used in replace of a retarder. Does it just not extend it as long? WAS CONFUSED AT FIRST WHEN I WENT TO GOLDENS WEBSITE. I guess I will try fluid medium since Im out of other ideas at this point. Acrylic mediums can change the consistency of acrylic paint and allow you more flexibility and creative freedom than any other type of paint. Hi Will you are so knowledgeable. Thanks! You have added a 1 year VIP Savings Club Membership to your cart. Because acrylics dry so quick you can keep on building up the painting using this method. Hi Will Love your site, your courses.ready to dive into Portraits in Acrylic in the coming days. Not sure why I didnt think of that in the first place! Would you ever mix a medium and a gel? As from what I understand, this will extend my paint color with out thinning the paint too much, is that correct? An Adhesive: Use to provide excellent adhesion for collage, decoupage and mixed media. Have been trying wetting the area with a warm, damp cloth then scratching at it and sanding it, rubbing at it. 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. It was actualy purchased for an experament on a painting I was was doing for my husband as a girt. Hope this helps. I want to use glass jars and give a dipped, dripped effect. What is the effect you are trying to achieve? 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. To return an item (excluding sample products), the item must be new, unused and in its original packaging. Hope this helps, Hi Will! Hi Jim, yes, the Acrylic glazing medium slows down the drying slightly. A gel contains: binder (acrylic polymer) so is essentially a colourless paint. Just mix it in with your acrylics, or paint it onto the canvas and then paint your acrylics over the top. If using just retarder and paints its not usually recommended to exceed 15% (1:6) but if youre just misting over the top it should be fine. This time I used Mod Podge, just to try it, but now Im concerned about how to do the final topcoat. Hi Dan, yes, the student grade paint is the issue. Greetings! Gels are usually used thickly, to keep shapes and add texture. Hi Chris, its a personal choice regarding varnishing, you might find this article of interest: Why some artists varnish their work and other artists dont Cheers, Will. Should I opt for artist range .? Cheers, Will. You should have a look at my Absolute Beginners Acrylic Painting Course, teaching you classical painting techniques with the modern medium of acrylics. To answer your questions: I would like to create a collage (on canvas) of magazine and newsprint and then paint a semi-transparent image over it. using an inexpensive small brush but doesnt seem to do the trick adding a nice thick layer. Hi Valerie, if its gone solid there isnt anyway of revitalising it. Hi Lucia, I would use paints specific for glass painting for anything going into the oven, but you can contact the Golden technical department to double check. I am looking for a way to seal the cork. It ended up being a little cool looking. Hi Deborah, pleased youve been enjoying the tutorials. Is it possible to use too many layers? Is there a way to accelerate the curing time? What would you recommend? Thanks Will for the quick reply and the link to Golden. is this possible to do with a tar gel? If I am framing an acrylic painting do I apply the isolation coat (without varnish) and then frame? Can you explain why retarders are used and before painting in canvas is there anything we have to apply in the canvas board. Sorry if it is a silly question. The board absorbed the paint as quickly as I put it down, leaving a choppy, chalky appearance. My dad bought me a jar of Windsor & Newtons Artists Acrylic Gloss Medium. 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? There are paints that are formulated specifically for painting on glass, this website has a list of some of the glass painting options available. Van Gogh. Im using acrylic paints. I normally use glossy glazing liquid by Golden to scumble/glaze thin layers of paint. Sorry I have so many questions, but I havent found many people whove worked with such a range of products. Be honest and mindful of others when providing editorial commentary. If not is there something better to try? Thank you so much for your help and for this site :) Diane. Id start with 1:1 and see how it feels for the effect youre after. I didnt use mod podge at all. Have a look at this page to give you an idea of the different effects of acrylic gels. but I am using a soft gel in my acrylic paint instead of water. Very intimidating, but it is turning out beautifully if I may say so. 1. I want my Golden Acrylics to look flatter on a painting I am about to start. Pro tip: Archivally the acrylic mediums are very safe, with no discolouration as opposed to oil paint where the more oil added, the slower the drying time and higher the likelihood of the painting to discolour over time due to the extra quantity of oil in the paint film. Does it extend working time with regular acrylics and if so, how much? Much appreciated. A minimum of two coats is recommended. 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? Any insight would be very much appreciated. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required under normal use. I often find myself adding a bit more retarder than suggested to extend the working time, and like you said in the videos, water doesnt work too well when working on canvas for thinning paint out, so I thought Open Medium could be a possible solution to both those problems. My question is about Acrylic Flow Enhancer. I see people use both and both can whiten the colours; because many colours are similar I dont want to lose to much definition. Abena, the best thing to use for clear spheres would be a resin, poured in once you have created a mould, you might find this video of interest that goes through the process of creating a resin sphere. Cheers, Will. By changing the properties of paint, a medium extends the possibilities of how an artist works with the colour, and affords a plethora of exciting techniques and effects. Liquitex Gloss Super Heavy Gel is a great way to beef up a project. 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. I cant figure out, though, what the purpose of that would be? Just working through the website and learning an awful lot! I WILL FOLLOW THROUGH AND TAKE SOME PICS OF MY WORKTHANK U THANK U THANK U!!!! Cheers, Will. Thanks for this interesting article. Cheers, Will. Hello Will, I am so happy I found your site! The matte will still make the black appear slightly more grey though because the matting agent is usually white. Video demonstrating Acrylic Glazing Medium & Acrylic Retarder. I used to use Acrylics all the time, but recently decided to risk it and go for oils as the colours seem so much more vibrant! I CAN'T READ FRENCH WHY IS THE LABEL SIDE FACING FRENCH. Cost: By using a medium to extend the paint you can make the paints go further. This will tone them down and give the illusion of them being in the distance. In the video tutorial above I demonstrate Regular Gel and Extra Heavy Gel. Hi Will , Is there any gill to make a thin paint (like Liquitex Basics Acrylic ) thicker ? Hi Brenda, I cant see why it wouldnt work it, it would be a case of trying with the gesso and seeing how the paint adheres to the surface, should work well though. Firstly, thank you so much for your helping so many of us and for this amazing website. You can use a self-levelling gel such as Self Leveling Clear Gel from Golden paints which you can pour over the surface. Do you agree? I dont want to buy a new canvas thanks for your help. it started out as a gold and black painting but ended up as a shine black with very little gold . Cheers, Will, Hi Will, Ive worked with a fair bit of acrylics and mediums. Instead of diluting it with water you use it neat, straight from the tub. I have been using the Liquitex- gloss heavy gel for collage. Thank you in advance for your help, and any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. When sanding or spraying, use a NIOSH P100 dust and mist respirator. Or is the isolation coat not necessary? Thanks in advance for your advice! Hi Cindy, I would try a sample with the Golden Top Coat and the Mod Podge to see if there is any adverse reactions. Hi Will, I am trying to do a wet on wet watercolour grounding for a pastel painting (hard pastels). Hi Ed, you would need to use something like the acrylic tar gel this will give that stringy effect youre after. Cheers, Will. I plan to paint a glass shot glass then put it in the oven to set. I want to use moulding paste gel , not adding any color! I use it for collaging under paintings all the time. Thanks for your help and all your information! Would you please help with this? And what ratio of paint to gloss would you recommend? The local art supply store (where I purchased the board) applied an Isolation coat (gloss polymer gel medium). Cheers, Will. Hi Lynda, nice to hear from you. Cheers, Will. Hi Shawn, yes you can add texture with gels ontop of a dried painting and then finish with a varnish. My question is, if it doesnt work can I paint just with the acrylic paint over a glazing area? I want smooth lines that dont have texture. Is Airbrush medium suitable for the purpose? When creating flowers, I have found they look so flat and thought that maybe this might be the answer for creating a flower with more dimension. Heres another method you might find of interest. Hi Veronica, I would use a smooth surface and a soft brush such as a sable, you could dilute just with water, or use a pre-thinned paint such as fluid acrylic or high flow acrylics for more ink like effects. Is the answer just to use gel, rather than medium? HA! If so what gel would you recommend? Hope this helps. Hi, pretty please with cherries on top can you help! i put two layers on (waited 24 hrs) in between) and noticed its not even and feels lumpy. 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. Thanks so much! all over the place. 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. At the art store, I was recommended the Atelier Traditional regular gel (gloss), a gel painting medium. If conditions warrant, a vapor respirator for protection against ammonia may be used. I have also used a polyurethane varnish as well as the gel for a final coat to see if that would provide a more robust finish. Thank you Chris. Thank you very much, this is an excellent site! But yes, Id tend to dilute the gesso with water when applying. I also wondering if Liquitex Basics Acrylic is already heavy body type . An extremely versatile medium, Liquitex Gloss Super Heavy Gel can be used as: An Extender: Mix with Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body artist colours, to extend volume and increase transparency, viscosity, body and colour brilliance. I DO MOSTLY MIXED MEDIA AND ALTERED BOOKS. Hi Tiff, when you say clear transparency what exactly is the material? Is there a specific reason this may be or something you could suggest? Enjoy VIP treatment for an entire year with unparalleled service and additional savings on every item in the store. 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. X, Hello, I would like to do some detailed linework with sakura micron archival pens onto white fabric lampshades and possibly wood. NO sign up. There are bumpy areas. Hi Jean, Ive used polyurethane varnish before on painted tables and have found it a good robust varnish. Cheers, Will, Hi, I am an oil artist and I wanted to use my jar of Susan Sheewe White Texture Medium ( that I use for my watercolors) under one of my oil paintings to let the paint flow better. :) I need to work with Fluid acrylic, but In India we cannot find one. If I am framing an acrylic painting do I apply the isolation coat (without varnish) and then frame? BUY IN BULK: Everyday low prices for everyone! Cheers, Will. I have been experimenting with acrylic transfers for the last couple weeks, all black and white from a laser jet printer. Or is there a better alternative? Anyways, thank you for the quick reply. GOLDEN Fluid Matte Medium, Matte Medium or GAC 100 (for acrylics) will all work well as clear gessoes to allow the look and texture of the canvas or other support to show through. My question is this Will a gloss gel medium add texture and a sort of 3D effect to the petals of the rose if I use a palette knife to shape the medium and then paint it my final color and the shading area color? Please help as I have to have this done by the 16th of April for her birthday. 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? Hi Joan, yes you can combine mediums together to create a mix and flow that works for you. The visual effect of these gels is like condensation on cold glass as they create a textured but glossy surface over color, and will appear similar to our Coarse or Extra Coarse Pumice Gels when enough color is added to hide their transparency. Please let us know that you are happy for us to send you marketing emails: Copyright 2022 Cowling & Wilcox - All Rights Reserved. Write profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or spiteful comments. They will stick to metal, but are susceptible to lifting off as you mentioned and peeling if scratched/rubbed too hard. Is there any cheaper substitute for the Golden Clear Tar Gel / Self leveling clear gel ? I have been trying to create a mixture of the two but no luck. My artwork is geometrical, detailed and lines have to be very precise with no bleed. its not a pouring medium but has a tar-like quality to it. So the protective layer/isolation coat is made by deluting Soft gel gloss with water (I did watch your YouTube video :-) ). I have considered Open paints alone (havent bought anything yet), but I fear they might dry too slow, I prefer slowing them down as needed. In the UK Lion Picture framing do a satin product designed for giclee canvas prints. I have been experimenting with Liquitex gel medium. Saves so much frustration, time and also money. Sue. Do you suggest using any gel medium to paint on canvas though? You can see it in this video around the 50 second mark. Thanks Gavin, Hi Gavin, you can get a clear gesso like this which is made from unpigmented resin you can apply directly to the raw canvas surface. There must be a reliable way of doing this? My question is, if I mix this into my paint when painting on glass do I need to seal it somehow? Learn how your comment data is processed. However, Im still confused! Will do it on stretched canvas with acrylic paints. Hi Jewel, lots of coats of high gloss varnish, spray varnish works best, would give you a glass like finish as if the painting is within the glass. It has self levelling properties so should find its own level. I have some actual beach sand that I got yo adhere to the painting. Sign up now to get the latest posts, news about products & art inspiration, straight to your inbox. Hi Will, I would always favour a Varnish, it is the white matting agent in the product that can sometimes give the appearance of a cloud, or misting, but this is only really noticeable in very dark colours. You might also look at the pumice gels which will add a texture that could create some nice effects for the ground. I bought some and have been experimenting with it. Hi Sharon, yes you can combine the two paints, you dont need the OPEN mediums, although they will keep them OPEN for longer. View Full Shipping Policy and Pricing , If your Michaels.com purchase does not meet your satisfaction, you may return it within two months (60 days) of purchase. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None required under normal use. Hey Manu, nice to hear from you, yes you can mix heavy body acrylics with a heavy gel to hold its shape, it can work brilliantly with palette knife 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. Finding your site very helpful so thank you! Do translucent glosses come in varying luster? I HAVE BEEN EXPERIMENTING WITH GOLDEN PRODUCTS LATELY AND TRIED THE GLASS BEAD GEL AND LOVED IT! Can you help me with this? What product do you recommend I use to achieve perfect lines/shapes? I had already noticed this in my work through using different brands of acrylic paint (i have Golden, Liquitex and W&N).
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