GOLDEN Extra Heavy Gel Matte Extra Thick Matte Acrylic Gel
GOLDEN Extra Heavy Gel Matte is the thickest acrylic gel in the GOLDEN range, designed for artists working with acrylics on canvas, wood, paper, and other rigid surfaces. It reliably holds high structures and preserves sharp tool marks and edges, making it ideal for bold impasto and relief painting. Once dry, it forms a flexible, water-resistant film of archival quality. In thicker layers, the matte finish may take on a slightly milky appearance.
Features and specifications
- Brand: GOLDEN
- Product line: Extra Heavy Gel
- Finish: matte (also available in a semi-gloss version)
- Thinning: water-mixable during use
- Film properties: flexible, water-resistant, archival quality
- Manufacturer: Golden Artist Colors, New York
- Country of origin: USA
Uses and techniques
Apply the gel on its own with a palette knife or scraper, or mix it into GOLDEN acrylic paints to increase their viscosity and body while maintaining film flexibility. It is suitable for use on canvas, wood, paper, and other rigid surfaces.
Frequently asked questions
What does the matte gel look like when dry? The matte version dries to a flexible, water-resistant film and may take on a slightly milky appearance in thicker layers.
Can the gel be mixed with acrylic paints? Yes, the gel can be freely mixed with other GOLDEN acrylics to increase their viscosity without loss of flexibility.
