{"product_id":"liquitex-gel-medium-mate-3-78-l","title":"Liquitex Gel Medium Matte · 3.78 L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLiquitex Matte Gel Medium — 3.78 L Tub of Thick, Matte Acrylic Gel Medium, Translucent When Dry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick acrylic gel medium that is mixed with acrylic colour to give it body, slow its drying and reduce its gloss: once dry it leaves a \u003cstrong\u003ematte, translucent\u003c\/strong\u003e finish. Supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003e3.78 L tub\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickening acrylic colour\u003c\/strong\u003e and keeping a thick consistency, also in impasto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlowing drying\u003c\/strong\u003e and gaining working time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReducing gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e: matte, translucent finish once dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtending colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: it increases the volume of paint and, the more medium is added, the more transparent the colour becomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollage\u003c\/strong\u003e, including heavier objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tailor-made satin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, by combining it with a gloss gel medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Liquitex Matte Gel Medium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e: gives body to acrylic colour and keeps the brushstroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte, translucent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e once dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree proportion\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is mixed with acrylic colour in whatever amount you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquitex gel mediums and pastes increase the thickness and volume of the paint while maintaining the stability of the acrylic formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePresentation and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: \u003cstrong\u003e1 tub of 3.78 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: white gel when wet; matte and translucent once dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and sources of ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003emade in France\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT). May produce an allergic reaction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in good ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using it, and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeftovers and container: hand them over to an authorised waste handler. Avoid release to the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to work with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor acrylic colours and mediums.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes up to 25% water\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably distilled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adds transparency to the colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: the more medium, the more transparent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying time goes with thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: the thicker the layer, the longer it takes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen wet it is semi-opaque. \u003cstrong\u003eFor the most transparent finish, use thin or medium layers\u003c\/strong\u003e: in a very thick layer it may dry semi-opaque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does this medium do to the paint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eIt thickens it, slows its drying, reduces its gloss and increases its volume. The more medium is added, the more transparent the colour becomes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it look when dry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eMatte and translucent. When wet it is semi-opaque, and in a very thick layer it may dry semi-opaque.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much medium can be added to the colour?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eAs much as you want. The more medium, the more transparency.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be diluted with water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eYes, up to 25%; preferably with distilled water.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for collage with heavy objects?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eYes: it is designed for collage, including heavier objects.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a satin finish be achieved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eYes, by combining it with a gloss gel medium.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be used with oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eNo: it is for acrylic colours and mediums only.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it differ from the matte medium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eThe matte medium is fluid, with a creamy consistency, and is used to increase flow. The matte gel medium is thick and keeps the body of the paint.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Message us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34614504565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e, visit \u003ca href=\"\/en\"\u003einnovart.art\u003c\/a\u003e or email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@innovart.art\"\u003einfo@innovart.art\u003c\/a\u003e and we will advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e.innv-faq{margin-top:8px;}.innv-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e2dc;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;}.innv-faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:14px 46px 14px 16px;position:relative;font-weight:700;}.innv-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.innv-faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:1.4em;line-height:1;color:#00494f;}.innv-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'\\2013';}.innv-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid #efece6;}.innv-faq summary:hover{background:#faf8f5;}.innv-faq__a{padding:12px 16px 16px;margin:0;}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Liquitex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54249907618139,"sku":"5324","price":171.47,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/8441\/2251\/files\/73474.jpg?v=1792741547","url":"https:\/\/innovart.art\/en\/products\/liquitex-gel-medium-mate-3-78-l","provider":"Innovart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}