Additive for acrylic colors to be used in combination with Pebeo’s smoothing medium allowing the creation of cells. A few drops are enough in the medium-color mixture (3 to 8 drops maximum depending on the quantity prepared). Adjust according to the desired effect (Be careful, if there is too much silicone oil, it can create “holes” in certain places).
Acrylic paint with added sand particles
Sand textured gel is a ready-to-use acrylic gel that is available in 4 different colours of sand. It is preferably worked with a knife and lends for a grainy effect, in particular for backgrounds.
Properties
Format : 250 ml
colour : GEL DE TEXTURE SABLE BLANC
Product EAN : 3167865250326
Instructions
SURFACE PREPARATION : GESSOS
Applications :
Gesso is a primer used for the preparation of surfaces to be painted such as canvas, cardboard, wood, . It improves the adhesion of acrylic or oil paint layers, and is applied on a clean and non-greasy surface.
The Artist Acrylics White Gesso has a higher concentration of titanium white than the Studio Acrylics range, which makes it more covering.
The Artist Acrylics Transparent Gesso can be applied on a raw canvas before a tinted Gesso to avoid seeing the crossing on the back of the canvas.
If you don’t want the original color of your canvas to be painted, then choose the transparent Gesso.
STRUCTURAL GELS AND MORTARS
SAND AND STRUCTURE GELS
Applications :
Gels are used in the preparation phase of acrylic colors or in the creation phase. They are used to increase volume and create material effects.
► Studio Acrylics Sand Texture Gel
Ready to use, Sand Texture Gel is an acrylic gel that comes with 4 different sand colors. It is best worked with a knife and allows you to obtain grainy material effects, especially for making backgrounds.
► Artist Acrylics Structure Gel
Structure Gel is a high-density gel that, when added to the color, allows you to work in thick layers, and reminds you of the unctuousness of oil. Opalescent and non-yellowing, it is added to the color to obtain a more economical paint. It lengthens the drying time of the colors.
MODELING PASTE
Applications:
Modeling Paste Studio is a ready-to-use paste for creating reliefs and impastos, especially for creating backgrounds. It is applied with a knife, and can be mixed with wet color that it will slightly degrade. It keeps the imprint of the tool, can be sculpted, painted and sanded once dry.
After drying, it retains its volume perfectly, remains opaque and does not crack.
High Density Modeling Paste is thicker and more textured than Studio Modeling Paste. The Artist Acrylics range is more nervous than the Studio Acrylics range.
Artist Acrylics Light Modeling Paste has a much lighter, airy consistency than the other Modeling Paste.
► Modeling Paste Studio Acrylics Crackle Effect
Modeling Paste Crackle Effect is used in 2 steps:
Preparation of the support : Application of phase 1 with a brush in a thin layer to increase the adhesion of the Modeling and promote cracking. Let dry (about 15 minutes).
Crackled effect: Apply phase 2 of pasty consistency with a painting knife on the dry phase 1. Phase 2 can be applied alone, or mixed with Studio Acrylics colors (75% modeling / 25% color). The thicker the phase 2, the more cracks will appear. Drying time can vary from 1 to 3 hours depending on the thickness of the coating.
THE MORTARS
Applications :
Mortars are used to create effects of materials and reliefs, especially for the realization of backgrounds. They are best worked with a knife.
Artist Acrylics Micaceous Black Mortar is a mixture of acrylic polymer and micaceous iron oxide. It gives metallic effects. It can be used with a knife or a brush.
Artist Acrylics Pumice Mortar is a mortar based on acrylic polymer and finely ground pumice stone. It offers to the eye a fine material composed of small black particles for fine grain effects. It can be used pure or mixed with acrylic colors. Semi-matt finish.
Artist Acrylics Sanded Mortar is a blend of acrylic polymer and silica. It allows for grainy effects, and can be used pure or in color gradations, to obtain the most beautiful broken tones. Semi-matt finish.
Artist Acrylics Crystal Mortar is composed of a mixture of acrylic polymer and quartz crystals. It allows for transparent and granular effects, which play with the reflection of light. It can be used pure or in a color gradient (preferably choose transparent colors in a mix). Thicker and heavier than other mortars, it should be mixed with Bindex to improve its adhesion to the substrate. Glossy finish.
Natural Sand
Build flexible, medium-grade sandy texture with this thick acrylic effects gel.
8oz/237ml
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All our paints are intermixable and water-based, with archival results. Tested and certified at Duke University by the ACMI.
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What it does
- Natural sand particles add structure and texture to this 100% acrylic polymer gel
- Dries to a matte, ‘beach sand’ finish
- Highly flexible and adhesive
- Will not chip or crack on canvas
- Gives an opaque/semi-opaque appearance – the thicker you apply the more opaque it becomes
- Can be used on its own, mixed with color or overpainted once dry
- When mixed with acrylic color, improves blending and gives oil-style stiffness
- Provides an excellent textured ground or underpainting medium for acrylics, pastels and graphite – great for delicate marks and blending
- Apply thickly to create bold 3D effects, or finely to give surface texture
- Maintains color adhesion, durability and archival quality
How to use it
- Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products
- Apply with knife or brush
- Can be thinned with a small amount of distilled water if required
- Mix with different consistencies and ratios of acrylic color/medium to create custom texture
- Start by adding very small amounts of color and build up as needed
- Overpaint when dry with acrylic color
- To use as a ground – apply a thin layer to surface and leave to dry
- Apply thickly for sculptural texture
- Mix with Gloss Medium to create a textured glaze
- For abstract effects, apply different colors with a knife, building layers dry or wet in wet
- Can be mixed with acrylic-compatible powdered pigments
How not to use it
- If varnishing, don’t be too vigorous as this can cause clouding or foaming – spray varnish will give best results
- Do not use with any non-acrylic compatible media
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Natural sand particles add structure and texture to this 100% acrylic polymer gel. Highly flexible and adhesive, it dries to a glossy, beach sand finish. It will not chip or crack on canvas. Can be used on its own, mixed with colour or overpainted once dry. Apply thickly to create bold 3D effects, or finely to give surface texture.
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