Liquitex Texture Gel Natural Sand 8oz

These gels contain particles that produce a variety of unique textural and dimensional effects. They may be mixed with acrylic colors, other mediums, or used on their own. Dry Texture Gels can be over-painted with acrylic or oil colors and can be used as an under painting textural ground. Mix any texture gels together to achieve unique surfaces.

• Soft Body
• A finely textured gel that dries to a surface similar to glossy ""beach sand""
• Mix with Liquitex acrylic colors to improve blending and impart the ""feel"" of oil paint
• Very effective ground for acrylic and oil paints, oil pastel, pastel and graphite when delicate marks and blending are necessary. Works well with brush application

Application:

• Apply with palette knife, trowel, paint brush, etc. Different tools produce different effects.
• Mix acrylic paint into Texture Gel or let gel dry and paint on top.
• Mix with Gloss Medium & Varnish to produce textured glazes.
• Add Liquitex Gel Medium or Heavy Gel Medium when using additional aggregates (such as sand) to avoid brittleness.
• Texture Gels can be thinned with small amounts of water if necessary.
• Varnish with care to avoid foaming or clouding. Spray apply if possible.

   

General Information:

• Contains specific aggregates, which produce a variety of unique textural, dimensional and reflective effects, when mixed with acrylic paint.
• All eight Texture Gels may be intermixed to increase the variety of possible textures.
• Formulated for maximum flexibility and adhesion. Will not chip or crack on canvas.
• Can be applied to any material or surface that will accept traditional acrylic media, such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.
• Texture Gels are lightweight, non-toxic and dry to a water resistant, non-yellowing surface.