GOLDEN Heavy Gel Gloss Thick Acrylic Gel
GOLDEN Heavy Gel Gloss is a thick acrylic gel for artists working with acrylics on canvas, wood, paper, and other rigid surfaces. It has a thicker consistency than Heavy Body acrylic paints, increasing the paint’s volume and viscosity while holding more pronounced textures. The gloss version dries to a translucent, flexible, water-resistant film with archival quality.
Key Features and Details
- Brand: GOLDEN
- Manufacturer: Golden Artist Colors, New York, USA
- Country of origin: USA
- Medium type: acrylic gel
- Surface effect: gloss (Gloss), translucent when dry
- Properties: water-mixable when wet, water-resistant, flexible, and archival quality when dry
- Mixability: fully mixable with other GOLDEN acrylics and mediums
Uses and Techniques
Apply the gel on its own with a brush or palette knife, or mix it directly into acrylic paint to increase its viscosity and volume. It holds medium-high tool marks well and is suitable for impasto and textured surfaces, while the gel remains flexible even in thick applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the gloss version of GOLDEN Heavy Gel dry? The gloss version dries to a translucent finish and forms a durable film.
What surfaces is the gel suitable for? It is intended for use with acrylics on canvas, wood, paper, and other rigid surfaces.
Does the gel crack in thicker layers? No, it contains the same acrylic binders as paint, and remains flexible and durable even in thick impasto applications.
