Acrylic texture gels and modeling pastes let you build dimension and make the surface itself part of your composition. Palette knife marks, ridges, granular textures, and sculpted effects offer new ways to work with light and form. When choosing a medium, start with the result you want: a gel can modify paint consistency, transparency, or sheen, while a modeling paste generally creates more opaque relief. Properties vary by formula, including flexibility, texture, and appearance once dry. Some products can be mixed with paint, while others can be applied to the surface and painted after drying, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Check the recommended application thickness and drying time before adding further layers. Testing a small sample helps you see how well the medium holds marks and how its appearance changes as it dries. Compare more ways to adjust your paint in our acrylic mediums collection, then browse our mediums, varnishes, and resins selection for materials to use at different stages of your artwork.
