{"product_id":"baltic-day-modeling-paste-1700g-60oz-thick-white-acrylic-texture-paste-heavy-body-matte","title":"BALTIC DAY Modelling Paste 1700g (60oz) Thick White Acrylic Texture Paste - Heavy-Body, Matte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBALTIC 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow will this paste perform for large-format canvases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge jar reduces the need for frequent refills during long sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-body formula keeps peaks and ridges intact while drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEven spreadability for uniform coverage on large surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I paint or tint the modelling paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaintable after complete drying for layered finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix with acrylic gels or heavy body paints for subtle colour shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive water or fluid media to preserve thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tools and techniques work best with this paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePalette knives and trowels for impasto and sculpted forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStencils and texture mats for repeated patterns and relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrushes and sponges for softer, blended surface effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to dry and what surface prep is recommended?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrying 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThin coats: several hours under normal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThick sculptural layers: may require days to fully cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse rigid supports or heavyweight panels for very thick textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this modelling paste paintable after drying?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The paste dries matte white and can be painted over with acrylics or tinted before application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use this on paper or flexible supports?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: You can, but for heavy or thick applications use rigid supports to prevent warping or cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"BALTIC DAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55297772290385,"sku":"B0GNZZ4VSC","price":75.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/baltic-day-front-jug-modeling-paste.jpg?v=1791959966","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/baltic-day-modeling-paste-1700g-60oz-thick-white-acrylic-texture-paste-heavy-body-matte","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}