GOLDEN High Solid Gel Gloss acrylic medium — 237 ml jar, heavy-body gloss for impasto & glazing

GOLDEN High Solid Gel Gloss is a very thick, clear-drying acrylic medium that preserves brushstrokes and tool texture while adding gloss, translucency, and body to acrylic paint.

Designed for artists who need a heavy-bodied gloss medium, this 8 fl. oz. jar of GOLDEN High Solid Gel Gloss offers sculptural consistency with long open time and excellent flexibility when dry. It can be mixed with acrylic paints to increase translucency, used alone to build textured surfaces, or applied as a clear, durable finish. The formulation resists cracking and remains chemically stable when cured, making it suitable for layered techniques, glazing, and mixed-media collage.

How does this gel affect paint consistency and finish?

Mixing High Solid Gel Gloss with acrylic colour increases body without sacrificing adhesion or flexibility. It smooths into glazes at lower additions and holds peaks and tool marks at higher ratios, all while imparting a high-gloss sheen that enhances colour depth.

• Use small amounts to extend paint and increase translucency for glazing.
• Mix heavier proportions to build impasto and retain brush or palette knife marks.
• Leaves a uniform gloss finish that intensifies colour saturation.

Can I use it for texture, collage, and grounds?

Yes — the gel's thick, paste-like body is intended for building texture and acting as an adhesive or ground for collage materials. It bonds well to standard primed supports and accepts subsequent paint layers once dry.

• Apply with a palette knife to create sculptural relief that holds tool marks.
• Use as a clear adhesive for paper, fabric, or lightweight mixed-media elements.
• Prime panels or boards as a versatile clear ground that maintains texture.

What are the durability and safety properties once cured?

When dry, GOLDEN High Solid Gel Gloss is flexible, water-resistant, and chemically stable, offering long-term performance in finished artworks. It resists yellowing and maintains gloss under normal display conditions when used as directed.

• Dries to a flexible film that reduces the risk of cracking on flexible supports.
• Good resistance to water once fully cured; avoid prolonged immersion.
• Made in the USA with globally sourced materials by an experienced, employee-owned company.

How should I apply, mix, and clean up?

The gel can be applied straight from the jar with brushes, palette knives, or squeegees. It mixes readily with GOLDEN artist acrylics; tools clean up easily with water while wet.

• Stir before use if separation occurs; apply in thin to thick layers as needed.
• Allow adequate dry time between thick layers to avoid tackiness; test small sections for desired translucency.
• Clean brushes and tools with soap and water before the medium cures; cured film requires mechanical removal.

Who is this for: GOLDEN High Solid Gel Gloss is built for professional and advanced amateur artists who work in acrylics and want a reliable, high-gloss medium for texture, glazing, and mixed-media adhesion. It's ideal for painters who need a durable clear medium that holds sculpted texture and enhances colour depth without compromising flexibility.