Article · Juna Biagioni
Do you know the differences? Let's talk about acrylic gels and mediums
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2021
About this lesson
Defines acrylic mediums and gels as binder without pigment, then covers viscosity and sheen options. Walks through six practical uses: changing consistency, adjusting sheen, increasing transparency, using gel as glue, building texture, and treating surfaces, plus how isolation layers relate to varnishing.
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