{"product_id":"medium-gloss-473ml","title":"Medium Gloss - 473ml","description":"All purpose glossy medium designed to enhance the intensity and depth of acrylic colours; increase transparency and gloss; ease flow of paint and add flexibility and adhesion of paint film. \u003cbr\u003e-All purpose Liquitex medium, formulated to be mixed into all Liquitex acrylic paints and mediums\u003cbr\u003e-Translucent when wet, transparent when dry\u003cbr\u003e-Dries to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant to dirt retention\u003cbr\u003e-Will not crack as surface expands and contracts during temperature and humidity changes\u003cbr\u003e-Applicable for any surface (flexible and inflexible), including canvas, paper, wood, Plexiglas, and more.\u003cbr\u003e-Not for use over oil paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication ideas:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs an Extender:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-Mix with Liquitex Soft Body Artist Colours to extend volume and increase transparency, while maintaining paint viscosity.\u003cbr\u003e-Mix with Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Colours to extend volume and increase transparency, while decreasing paint viscosity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Fixative:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-Use as a fixative over artwork (acrylic paint, pastel, graphite, chalk, etc.) to increase gloss or shine. Mix 1 part Gloss Medium \u0026amp; Varnish to 1 part distilled water. Apply with an atomizer or airbush.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Binder \/ Adhesive:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-Powdered pigments or aggregates may be mixed into Liquitex Gloss Medium \u0026amp; Varnish, however they must be compatible with acrylics. This can be a cost effective way to make student grade soft body gloss paint.\u003cbr\u003e-The archival properties of Liquitex Gloss Medium \u0026amp; Varnish make it ideal as a glue for collage materiels.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs a Ground:\u003cbr\u003e-Use as a transparent ground for acrylic paint instead of gesso to allow substrate to be seen. To prevent substrate induced discoloration, wash cotton or linen canvas before use.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Liquitex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41565184786565,"sku":"4384810","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/1778\/1637\/files\/4384810-gf.jpg?v=1774960579","url":"https:\/\/www.deserres.ca\/products\/medium-gloss-473ml","provider":"DeSerres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}