Liquitex - "Liquithick" Thickening Gel 237 ml

Product information "Liquitex - "Liquithick" Thickening Gel 237 ml" 

Liquithick Thickening Gel Gel additive that thickens paint without increasing transparency 

Effect painting additive 

Texture: Thick 

Sheen: Matt 

Relative opacity: Transparent 

A thickening gel for water-soluble acrylic paints and acrylic mediums. Used in small quantities, it produces working properties very close to those of oil or encaustic paint. At higher concentrations, paint or acrylic mediums can thicken to a "clumping" or sculptural consistency. Drying time is between 24 hours and 7 days, depending on the amount of Liquitex Liquithick added to the acrylic paint or medium. Liquitex Liquithick does not increase transparency. Liquitex Liquithick produces a matte surface sheen when dry. Shrinkage of the paint and medium is proportional to the amount of Liquitex Liquithick added. Archive Contains a unique polymer 

Directions Start by adding a very small amount of Liquitex Liquithick to the acrylic paint or acrylic medium and mix well with a spatula. The correct ratio will depend on the color and desired effect. The ratio of 20 or 25 parts paint to 1 part Liquitex Liquithick will alter the handling characteristics. Continue adding Liquitex Liquithick slowly until the desired viscosity is achieved. Add only enough to achieve the desired effect and do not exceed the 1:4 ratio or excessive shrinkage and cracking may occur. 

Application Liquitex paint additives are similar to acrylic mediums in that they are mixed into acrylic paint and acrylic mediums to alter consistency, thickness, transparency, gloss, drying time and absorption rate. However, they differ in that they do not contain acrylic polymer emulsion and therefore do not have inherent binding properties.