Acrylic Gel Mediums

About

Acrylic gel mediums are used to extend acrylic paints and build textures. Gels differ from paste mediums in that they are generally clear or translucent. Available in many consistencies and a choice of gloss, semigloss and matte. Acrylic gel mediums are also useful as adhesives. They are often used and for collage and adhering paper to panels. As a rule of thumb, the thicker a gel is, the less clear it is. Very heavy gels are translucent and are great for creating encaustic like effects in acrylic painting.