BALTIC DAY Modelling Paste 1700g (60oz) Thick White Acrylic Texture Paste - Heavy-Body, Matte

BALTIC DAY Modelling Paste is an ultra-large, heavy-body white acrylic paste that builds lasting raised textures and dimensional effects on canvas, paper, and mixed-media surfaces.

This 1700 g (60 oz) jar gives artists, teachers, and crafters a generous supply of thick modelling paste formulated to hold peaks, retain knife and tool marks, and accept paint once fully dry. Designed for textured canvas painting, collage, and sculptural layers, the paste spreads smoothly yet keeps structure so you can sculpt waves, petals, ridges, and abstract forms. It's matte white when dry and easy to tint with acrylic colour or paint over for finished work.

How will this paste perform for large-format canvases?

The extra-large 1700 g size covers more area so you can work on bigger canvases or multiple pieces without interruptions. Its dense, heavy-body consistency supports high-relief textures and preserves the shapes you create with palette knives or texture tools.

• Large jar reduces the need for frequent refills during long sessions
• Heavy-body formula keeps peaks and ridges intact while drying
• Even spreadability for uniform coverage on large surfaces

Can I paint or tint the modelling paste?

Yes — once the paste dries to a matte white finish you can overpaint with acrylics, inks, or sprays. You can also mix in acrylic colour before applying to achieve custom tinted texture, but keep in mind that adding too much liquid pigment may soften the body.

• Paintable after complete drying for layered finishes
• Mix with acrylic gels or heavy body paints for subtle colour shifts
• Avoid excessive water or fluid media to preserve thickness

Which tools and techniques work best with this paste?

This paste is compatible with palette knives, brushes, stencils, combs, and stamping tools to produce a wide range of textures. Its firmness makes it ideal for carving, scraping, and building sculptural effects that remain stable after drying.

• Palette knives and trowels for impasto and sculpted forms
• Stencils and texture mats for repeated patterns and relief
• Brushes and sponges for softer, blended surface effects

How long does it take to dry and what surface prep is recommended?

Drying time varies by thickness, temperature, and humidity — thin layers dry in hours while thick applications can take several days. Prepare surfaces by ensuring they are clean, primed or gessoed if necessary, and supported to prevent warping under heavier applications.

• Thin coats: several hours under normal conditions
• Thick sculptural layers: may require days to fully cure
• Use rigid supports or heavyweight panels for very thick textures

Who this is for: BALTIC DAY Modelling Paste suits studio artists, art students, mixed-media makers, mural artists, and craft educators who need a cost-effective, high-volume texture medium. If you create layered, tactile artwork or teach hands-on classes, this jar supplies enough material for extended projects while maintaining the consistency and finish required for professional-looking textured surfaces.