Matte Clear Heavy Texture Acrylic Medium
Description
Our new Matte Clear Heavy Texture, crafted with marble dust, offers a unique blend of opacity and a subdued sheen. It's designed for you to create personalized heavy texture shades by blending them with our Acrylic Colors collection. The term "clear" here refers to its lack of pigment, not drying clear, allowing for true color customization.
It goes on glossy wet but dries to an eggshell, subdued sheen. Achieving a true matte finish without resorting to harsh, toxic chemicals is tough to formulate. So, we've used organic marble dust as our matting agent, the best option we've found so far. Matte Clear Heavy Texture is ideal for sculptural and impasto techniques, glazing with transparent acrylics, and mixed media art. Availability is limited to this single batch, so grab yours quickly. This is an experimental leap, and we're doing our best to manage expectations—this is as close to matte as we can get without compromising quality.
Features
- Very high viscosity
- Crack-resistant flexible finish
- Opaque
- Buttery smooth
- Holds stiff peaks
Primary Uses
- Palette knife Painting
- Impasto
- Piping bag techniques
- Peelable sculptures
- Wet on wet glazing
- Texturized color mixing
4 easy steps to pipe heavy texture
1. Snip It
Cut a small piece off the bag, about 3/4 of an inch. Cut further as needed to increase flow of paint.
2. Twist it
Use dominant hand to twist the top until bag feels firm. Apply steady pressure to force air pockets outs.
3. Squeeze it
Guide the nozzle with one hand, applying pressure with the other to control paint thickness and shape.
4. Clip It
Flatten the open end and clip it for short-term storage. For long-term, transfer to airtight container.
sculpt with paint
Achieve multicolored compositions up to six inches instantly, with lasting color fidelity and durability.
Mix Paints, not mediums
Effortlessly mix Heavy Texture with Acrylic Colors, avoiding the need for costly thickening mediums that can lead to cracking, discoloration, or drooping.
Cost effective
Our in-house manufacturing cuts out the middleman, allowing emerging artists to experiment freely without the high costs.
FAQ
How long does it take to dry?
Drying time varies based on humidity, temperature, and paint thickness. Takes about 60-90 minutes to dry to the touch and at least 5-7 days to fully dry. Use fans to speed up drying.
Can I use Heavy Texture on canvas or other surfaces?
Utilize wood panels when working with Heavy Texture for optimal paint structure; the bounciness of canvas can be a hindrance with large volumes of paint.
Test drying process of Heavy Texture on small samples of intended surface to determine compatibility.
Can I mix Heavy Texture with regular acrylics?
Our 'regular' acrylic paints, Acrylic Colors collection, are made to be mixed with Heavy Texture. While Heavy Texture is mostly compatible with other acrylic brands, results may vary. Conduct a small mixing test to check compatibility and consider using gaffrey paints for best results.
Do I need a gesso to prime my surface before using Heavy Texture?
Choose our Base Coats over gesso for artist-quality paint infused with marble dust for better adhesion. Only need 1-2 coats to prime you panel.
I’m new to texture painting. Where should I start?
Justin Gaffrey, the founder, is a self-taught artist whose career has been both prosperous and filled with experimentation. If he can achieve success, so can anyone.
Our Texture Paint Kits are a fantastic way for beginners to get started with sculptural painting. There are multiple themes to choose from, including a guided step by step video tutorial.
And for those who prefer a more independent approach, our YouTube channel offers helpful tips and techniques to assist you in your exploration.
Contact
Still have questions? Please email us at info@gaffreyartmaterial.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
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