LIQUITEX EFFECTS MEDIUMS

BLACK LAVA ADDITIVE
A Soft Body black speckled gel that contains small, flat, hexagonal shaped dark aggregates. When wet, look gray but when dry, give the effect of ground, dry, black lava. Mixed with transparent and translucent colors, black speckled quality is most apparent. Mix with Liquitex Interference Paint for dramatic color effects.

BLENDED FIBERS ADDITIVE
A Soft Body, thick, fibrous gel that when dry give the effect of flexible fibers. Add Liquitex Gloss Gel Medium or Gloss Heavy Gel Medium for easier application and to increase adhesion while wet. Works best when applied with palette knife or trowel.

CERAMIC STUCCO ADDITIVE
A Soft Body thick, low luster, fine texture gel, that dries to a light gray matte stucco finish. Excellent for producing thick 3-D effects, as well as thinly coating surface. Excellent ground for acrylic and oil paint, oil pastel, oil bars, pastels and graphite. Somewhat susceptible to abrasion. Coat with Liquitex Varnish for added protection. Apply varnish carefully to avoid foaming and clouding. Works well with brush application.

GLASS BEADS ADDITIVE
A Soft Body, medium body gel that contains clear, round aggregates that dry to a semi-gloss, reflective ("bubbly") surface. For most dramatic reflective effects, mix with transparent or translucent colors or apply straight from container over dried paint. For reflective textural glazes, mix with Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish and small amounts of Liquitex Soft Body Concentrated Artist Color. Suitable as a ground for acrylic and oil paint. Works well with brush application.

NATURAL SAND ADDITIVE
A Soft Body, finely textured gel that dries to a surface similar to glossy "beach sand". Mix with Liquitex acrylic colors to improve blending and impart the "feel" of oil paint. Very effective ground for acrylic and oil paints, oil pastel, pastel and graphite when delicate marks and blending are necessary. Works well with brush application.

POURING MEDIUM
Creates even puddles, poured sheets, and flowing applications of color. Does not craze, crack, or hold bubbles in the paint film upon drying. Retains high gloss and wet appearance when dry. Will not add transparency when mixed with color. Flexible, non-yellowing and water resistant when dry.

RESIN SAND ADDITIVE
A Soft Body, thick, coarse, texture gel that contains aggregates of various sizes. Dries to a "rough cement" look and will retain its unique texture well when mixed with paint. Excellent ground for acrylic and oil paint, when dramatic effects are desired.

STRING GEL MEDIUM
A self-leveling gel with a syrupy, honey-like consistency. Enhances depth of color and increase transparency and flow. Dries glossy and transparent. Permanent, non-yellowing, flexible and water resistant when dry.

WHITE OPAQUE FLAKES
A Heavy body, coarse gel, that contains irregular sized and shaped opaque flakes. White flake texture is most apparent when mixed with transparent or translucent colors or small amounts of opaque color. If pure white is desired, add a small amount of Liquitex Titanium White.

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