Description
A thick gel that imparts a transulcent matte sheen when dry. Ideal for creating collages with heavier objects. Combine with Gloss Gel to create a customized satin finish.
Attributes
- Heavy Body.
- Same qualities as Gloss Gel Medium, except dries translucent with a satin/matte finish.
- Viscosity and body similar to Heavy Body Artist Color.
- Matte Gel Medium has greater adhesion than Gloss Gel Medium and Gloss Heavy Gel Medium.
- Translucent when wet, transparent when dry. Thicker applications result in less transparent dry medium films.
- Mix with to obtain paint similar in color depth to oil paint.
- Color mix will dry to a satin sheen.
Application
- Refer to Techniques: Collage, Glazing, Brushwork – Blending.
As An Extender
- Mix with to extend volume and increase translucency, while maintaining paint viscosity.
- Mix with to extend volume and increase translucency, while increasing paint viscosity.
As A Ground
- Recommended as a translucent ground (size), for acrylic paint with excellent tooth and adhesion, instead of gesso. Will allow some color and texture of the support to show through. Use as a substitute size for the hide glue size traditionally used for oil paintings.
- To prevent Substrate Induced Discoloration (SID), wash cotton or linen canvas before use.
- Exterior Murals: If the support or wall is very rough, a coat of Matte Gel Medium should be brushed or toweled onto the surface prior to gesso application.
- Refer to Gloss Gel Medium: Techniques – Ground for more detailed information.
For Impasto Effects
- Mix with for impasto effects that dry to a matte sheen.
Collage
- Makes and excellent glue for collage and decoupage.
With Powdered Pigments
- Use as the binder for powdered pigments to make an inexpensive “student grade” Heavy Body (thick) matte paint. Pigment must be compatible with acrylic emulsion.
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