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Using Impasto Gel. Problems, Practicalities and Possibilities.

By Mark Waller

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Article
Level
Intermediate
Price
Free
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Practical guide to acrylic impasto gels: how brands differ, choosing gloss or matte (with a satin-varnish compromise), and handling the heavy gel with damp brushes and knives. Also shows tinting gel, pressing patterns into it, and placing clear gel between paint layers so light reflects through the painting.