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

This works well for collaging. If you have a shiny surface that you want to add color to , put a layer of this on first and let it dry. It gives your color something to grab on to. It works well to glue things down too. Good stuff!

This is a high quality brand and I can confidently say anything you buy from liquitex is a phenomenal product. I will continue to use this Matt gel medium!

This is a great staple. I've 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. I can't really say why I prefer it to Golden - I just know that I do. (I tried Golden once, but went right back to Liquitex...but I truly can't remember why - it was years ago.) This stuff lasts FOREVER and is perfect for so many uses. I mix it with paint to tone paint colors down, I use it to adhere things to my substrate, I use it as a finish to seal the piece, I use it for transfers, I use it for...well, you get the idea. I love how fast it arrives - and that I don't have to stop my music-blasting, dancing around, creative time to hit an art store. I've noticed Liquitex is also widely available - you can get it at art stores and at big hobby stores. I can't imagine creating without it - it is that important in my supply box. Liquitex Gel is definitely a must have for me!

It does the job.

I use the matte gel for acrylic painting. Works well, I would recommend.

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.

I found this product at our local art supply store for about the same price but bought it online through Amazon. It's a soft textured medium that helps as an adhesive or a texturizer for paintings. What I like about it is when I do watercolor collages using imported hand made paper from Thailand, I can get some very fascinating and interesting textures which I implement with paint as well. This liquitex product can water down if you need it to be thinner. However it is not a thick medium of which liquitex also has that. You can't make it any thicker than it is. I think the price is too high. It's not that difficult of a mix of ingredients and they charge high prices because they can get away with it. However a little goes a long way. I've made several 9x12 paintings with paper collage on paper and canvas and I haven't dipped into too much of this medium. It dries invisible and clear and that's a very good thing when you don't want a medium to interfere with the color of your artwork. It's a great adhesive for the collage paper without being noticed. Liquitex has a good reputation for being a reliable product source for blendable mediums such as this.

I used this to glue together several puzzles. It works great. It goes on white, but dries COMPLETELY clear, no matter how thick you put it on. I would do either one thick layer, or two thin layers, and the puzzles held together, even when I hung then on the wall. Highly recommend.

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Liquitex additif acheté pour mes collages et franchement, je l’adore 😄 Ça rend la peinture plus souple, le collage tient super bien et ça évite les catastrophes artistiques (ce qui, vu mon talent improvisé, est un vrai miracle 😅). Un indispensable pour qui veut que ses créations aient l’air un peu moins… “expérimentales” 👍

Uso el producto para las placas de gel, casi siempre funciona.

Yo estoy encantada a mi me ha funcionado el transfer a la primera, y ya llevo unos cuantos la imagen de la fotografía perfecta y nítida, he probado otras marcas de mejor prestigio y no me ha funcionado también. Lo eligi por las recomendaciones de otros clientes, y he visto en páginas de manualidades que funciona muy bien. Este es bastante densito con lo que la imagen se agarra bastante bien al soporte que utilizamos en mi caso madera y no se levanta. Por cierto animo a Amazon que también tengan el Gel Medium Amsterdam, es el que utiliza mi profesora, ya no solo por la calidad,sino por el tamaño que tiene que lo tienen hasta de medio Kilo y dura bastante.

I recently purchased the LIQUITEX Gel in white and I couldn't be more pleased with its performance and versatility. This sculptural gel is top-notch. It's lightweight, airy, and flexible, making it ideal for a wide range of artistic applications. I've used it for creating textured surfaces and sculptural elements in my artwork, and it consistently delivers outstanding results. As an artist who values safety, the fact that this gel is non-toxic is a huge plus. It conforms to ASTM D4236 standards, making it perfectly safe for educational use and for artists who prioritize health and safety. The matte finish of this gel is a game-changer. When used alone, it dries to a beautiful matte opaque white that adds depth and dimension to my art projects. It's also a fantastic base for layering other colors. I love that I can easily mix this sculptural gel with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums. It opens up a world of creative possibilities and ensures seamless integration with my existing acrylic paint collection. Considering the quality, quantity (237ml), and versatility of this product, it offers excellent value for the price. A little goes a long way, making it a cost-effective addition to any artist's toolkit. LIQUITEX Sculptural Gel has become an integral part of my creative process. It's a high-quality, non-toxic, and versatile medium that adds depth and texture to my artworks. Whether you're a professional artist or an art enthusiast, I highly recommend giving it a try.