Liquitex Satin Gel Medium 237ml
Liquitex Satin Gel is an acrylic gel medium designed to increase the body, transparency and volume of acrylic colours while creating a smooth satin finish. It is ideal for building texture, extending paint, creating translucent layers and adding dimensional effects to acrylic artwork and mixed-media projects.
What it does
- Increases the body and volume of acrylic colours
- Creates a smooth satin finish
- Increases transparency while maintaining colour depth
- Extends acrylic colours without significantly altering their hue
- Adds texture and dimensionality to acrylic artwork
- Useful for building translucent layers and glazing effects
- Can be mixed with Liquitex Acrylic colours
- Suitable for brushwork, palette knife techniques and mixed-media applications
How to use it
- Apply to a clean, dry and suitably prepared surface
- Mix with Liquitex Acrylic colours to increase transparency, volume or texture
- Apply with a brush, palette knife or other suitable tool
- Use on its own to create a clear, dimensional satin layer
- Build up layers to increase depth and texture
- Allow each layer to dry thoroughly before applying additional material
- Experiment with different application thicknesses to create varied surface effects
How not to use it
- Do not apply excessively thick layers without allowing sufficient drying time
- Do not disturb the surface while it is drying
- Do not use on unprepared or unsuitable surfaces
- Avoid excessive dilution, as this can affect the gel's body and performance
- Do not expect a high-gloss finish, as this product is designed to produce a satin sheen
- Do not use as a substitute for a dedicated protective varnish when long-term protection is required