Acrylic mediums are substances developed to be added in to artists acrylic gel and liquid paints to add to the effects which can be created with acrylic paint. Some mediums can be added in to extend and change the textures and translucency of acrylic paints, others (gesso) can be painted on surfaces to help acrylic paint bind better. Another group of mediums can be used like varnishes on dried surfaces to change the sheen of the coating beneath.
For a miniaturist, acrylic mediums can be an easy way to add texture to all kinds of projects, and in some cases can be used on their own as a stand in for water, jelly, or various sauces in dollhouse miniatures.
This gallery shows some of the most common mediums available from art supply stores. Often they are available in small sample sizes or as sample kits, which gives you an opportunity to try them out.
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- Acrylic Mediums - Additives that Create TextureAcrylic paint with various mediums added showing changes in texture.
- Coarse Pumice Gel Acrylic MediumCoarse Pumice Gel by itself and mixed with acrylic paint
- Light Molding Paste Acrylic MediumLight molding paste acrylic medium shown alone and with acrylic paint added
- Clear Tar Gel Acrylic MediumSamples of Clear Tar Gel Acrylic Medium Alone and Mixed with Acrylic Paint
- Soft Gel Acrylic MediumSoft Gel Acrylic Medium shown beside a sample mixed with acrylic paint
- Regular Gel Acrylic Medium (Semi Gloss shown) Regular gel shown mixed with various strengths of acrylic paint.
- Extra Heavy Gel Acrylic Medium (Matte)Extra heavy gel acrylic medium shown in various paint mixes.
- Medium Acrylic Gel (Matte shown)Medium matte gel shown alone and with acrylic paint added.
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