{"product_id":"liquitex-professional-modeling-paste-half-gallon-1-89-l-acrylic-heavy-texture-sandable","title":"Liquitex Professional Modelling Paste — Half Gallon (1.89 L) Acrylic, Heavy Texture \u0026 Sandable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquitex Professional Modelling Paste (half gallon) is a heavy, acrylic-based paste that builds thick, sandable, stone-like texture and holds shape for large-scale and detailed mixed-media work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.89 L (64-oz) bucket of professional-grade modelling paste combines 100% acrylic polymer with marble-dust putty to create a robust, opaque matte surface that dries very hard. Designed for painters and mixed-media artists, it extends acrylics, adds sculptural relief, and accepts sanding, carving, or drilling once cured. The formula preserves paint adhesion and archival qualities so layers remain durable and compatible with a wide range of media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow will this modelling paste change my acrylic workflow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to build raised textures, shape reliefs, or level surfaces before painting. It increases body and tooth without altering drying behavior, so topcoats adhere and cure normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply in thick layers to sculpt or thinner coats to add subtle tooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix with acrylic colour for pre-tinted textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverpaint with acrylics, oils, watercolours, graphite or pastels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat surface finish and durability should I expect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paste dries to an opaque, matte, stone-like white that is extremely hard when fully cured. Its marble-dust component gives it a stable, sandable surface ideal for finishing and detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVery hard finish you can sand, drill, or carve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpaque white that masks underlying surfaces for clean layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintains archival qualities and paint adhesion over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I combine it with other media and techniques?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this modelling paste is formulated to accept many traditional and contemporary media after it dries. It can also be blended with colour before application for integrated colour-texture effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix with acrylics for coloured texture without weakening structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaint over with oils or watercolours once fully cured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse with graphite, dry pastels, or collage materials for mixed-media layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I apply and finish large or small projects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe half-gallon size is convenient for studio use, murals, and multiple canvases; apply with palette knives, trowels, or stiff brushes depending on desired texture. Allow sufficient drying and curing time before aggressive finishing or adding heavy top layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpread or sculpt with a palette knife, spatula, or trowel for bold reliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThin for glaze-like effects or build up for pronounced texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSand or carve after curing to refine edges and surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Artists, muralists, set designers, and mixed-media creators who need a dependable, archival texturing medium at a studio scale will benefit most from the half-gallon Liquitex Professional Modelling Paste. It's ideal when you require a very hard, manipulable surface that can be shaped, sanded, and finished, while keeping paint layers durable and compatible with multiple media.\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 paint over the modelling paste once it dries?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Once fully cured, the paste accepts acrylics, oils, watercolours, graphite, and dry pastels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this paste sandable and carveable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. It dries to a very hard, stone-like finish that can be sanded, drilled, or carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Liquitex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55303065305425,"sku":"B0CX58KTQ7","price":114.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/liquitex-modeling-paste-half-gallon-front.jpg?v=1791984853","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/liquitex-professional-modeling-paste-half-gallon-1-89-l-acrylic-heavy-texture-sandable","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}