{"product_id":"golden-high-solid-gel-gloss-acrylic-medium-8-fl-oz-jar-heavy-body-gloss-for-impasto-glazing","title":"GOLDEN High Solid Gel Gloss acrylic medium — 237 ml jar, heavy-body gloss for impasto \u0026 glazing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this gel affect paint consistency and finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMixing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse small amounts to extend paint and increase translucency for glazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix heavier proportions to build impasto and retain brush or palette knife marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeaves a uniform gloss finish that intensifies colour saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for texture, collage, and grounds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply with a palette knife to create sculptural relief that holds tool marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse as a clear adhesive for paper, fabric, or lightweight mixed-media elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrime panels or boards as a versatile clear ground that maintains texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the durability and safety properties once cured?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDries to a flexible film that reduces the risk of cracking on flexible supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood resistance to water once fully cured; avoid prolonged immersion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced materials by an experienced, employee-owned company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I apply, mix, and clean up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStir before use if separation occurs; apply in thin to thick layers as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow adequate dry time between thick layers to avoid tackiness; test small sections for desired translucency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean brushes and tools with soap and water before the medium cures; cured film requires mechanical removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho 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.\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 High Solid Gel Gloss with GOLDEN acrylic colour?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Mix to increase body, translucency, or gloss—use small amounts for glazes and larger amounts for impasto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How long does it take to dry and is it water-resistant when dry?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Dry time varies with thickness; thin layers dry in hours, thick layers may take days. Once fully cured it is water-resistant, not waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"GOLDEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55254556967249,"sku":"B0007W5RAY","price":35.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/golden-high-solid-gel-gloss-front-jar.jpg?v=1791680152","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/golden-high-solid-gel-gloss-acrylic-medium-8-fl-oz-jar-heavy-body-gloss-for-impasto-glazing","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}