{"product_id":"golden-extra-heavy-gel-matte-acrylic-medium-32-fl-oz-jar-thick-impasto-texture-matte-finish","title":"GOLDEN Extra Heavy Gel Matte Acrylic Medium, 946 ml Jar — Thick Impasto Texture, Matte Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN Extra Heavy Gel Matte is a very stiff, matte acrylic medium that dries to a wax-like finish for building bold texture, extending paint, and reducing sheen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for painters who want to sculpt surface and control finish, this 32 fl. oz. jar of GOLDEN Extra Heavy Gel Matte provides a dense, non-glossy body that holds peaks and brushwork while remaining flexible when fully cured. Unlike fluid mediums, its paste-like consistency makes it an ideal choice for impasto effects, liftable texture, and creating opaque or translucent layers depending on how you mix it with paint. Made in the USA by GOLDEN, this medium is formulated to perform reliably with acrylic colour and mixed-media techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this gel change the way paint behaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra Heavy Gel Matte thickens colour without compromising adhesion, allowing you to apply paint in sculptural swaths and maintain visible tool marks. It can also be blended with acrylic colours to reduce sheen and increase body, or used clear to build textured grounds and collage supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd up to 100% or more by volume to acrylic paint for stronger impasto effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply straight from the jar to create relief, ridges, and controlled peaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix with transparent colours to achieve softer, layered translucency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks as an adhesive for collage or to secure heavier inclusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the texture stay stable and durable over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fully dry, GOLDEN Extra Heavy Gel Matte cures to a flexible, wax-like surface that resists cracking under normal archival use. It’s formulated to maintain structural integrity and to be chemically and water resistant once cured, making it suitable for finished artwork that will be handled or displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDries to a flexible film that accommodates surface movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides good water resistance after curing; not brittle like some heavy pastes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to be chemically stable and suitable for mixed-media applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with GOLDEN acrylics and most acrylic paints from other brands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do artists use this gel in practical techniques?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium is versatile across techniques: build sculptural layers with palette knives, create textured grounds for underpainting, or glaze thin applications for subtle depth. It also serves as a matte varnish-like layer that mutes gloss while preserving colour intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKnife-sculpting: form peaks and strokes that hold shape when dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTexture grounds: prime surfaces for heavy-bodied work or collage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlazing\/extending: mix with paint to alter translucency and working time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatting: lower surface sheen without flattening pigmented tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat practical tips speed successful results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork in thin-to-moderate layers when mixing pigment directly into the gel to avoid prolonged drying times and risk of surface skinning. Use clean tools and seal jars after use — the product remains workable only while undisturbed in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply thin coats for faster cure, or thicker sculptural layers when extended drying is acceptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean tools before the medium dries; dried gel is difficult to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest small mixtures when combining with other media to check compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore upright and sealed; use within recommended shelf-life for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? GOLDEN Extra Heavy Gel Matte 32 fl. oz. is aimed at professional and dedicated hobbyist painters who want durable, matte-textured surfaces: impasto painters, mixed-media artists, muralists doing detail work, and anyone needing a heavy-bodied acrylic medium to sculpt, extend, or flatten sheen. It’s especially useful for creators who demand archival stability and predictable handling from a high-quality acrylic gel.\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: Can I mix GOLDEN Extra Heavy Gel Matte with acrylic paint?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Mix with acrylic paint to thicken, alter translucency, and reduce sheen while retaining adhesion and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this medium archival and water resistant once dry?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Once fully cured it is flexible and water resistant, formulated for long-term stability in normal display conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"GOLDEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55297055261009,"sku":"B00074W9DU","price":72.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/golden-extra-heavy-gel-matte-front-jar_3a3bc797-ab8e-4ea4-9f73-ec51c1f5f50a.jpg?v=1791949587","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/golden-extra-heavy-gel-matte-acrylic-medium-32-fl-oz-jar-thick-impasto-texture-matte-finish","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}