Does gloss gel medium make acrylic paint thicker or thinner?

Thicker. It adds body for sculpted, light-catching impasto strokes and gives a glossy finish.

Should I use gloss or matte gel medium?

Use gloss for shine and depth, and matte for a flat contemporary finish.

Acrylic Medium Gloss Gel Premium 250ml

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Skill level Some experience

Good for Impasto & textureGlossy glazesStretching paint

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Depth, shine and thickness in one tub: the gloss counterpart to our matte gel. Mixed into acrylics it builds a clear, glossy body that's ideal for impasto: thick, sculpted strokes that catch the light and hold their shape as they dry.

What it does

Adds gloss and clarity to acrylic colour
Thickens paint for impasto and palette-knife work
Extends paint without losing vibrancy

Stick to a maximum of 1 part medium to 4 parts paint to keep colours rich. Clean up with warm soapy water while wet.

Best for impasto and palette-knife texture, glossy glazing layers, and stretching premium paint further.

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FAQ

Does it make paint thicker or thinner?
Thicker. It adds body for sculpted, light-catching strokes, with a glossy finish.

Gloss or matte gel: which do I want?
Gloss for shine and depth; matte for a flat contemporary finish.

FAQ

You can use gloss medium that you can mix with your paint while you're painting as well as a finish varnish that you can put over the top of your painting.

The acrylic medium is water-resistant but does not provide a waterproof coat. To make it watertight, add a sealer over the acrylic paint. Although it might be slightly water-resistant, it does not provide a waterproof coat. To make it watertight, add a sealer over the acrylic paint.

Acrylic gloss medium This medium increases the fluidity of the paint whilst simultaneously providing a solid paint film. This medium by Mont Marte can also be used as a varnish as it dries to a clear hard surface.

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