Liquitex Professional Gloss Gel Medium 946ml - Clear Gloss Finish

In this review of the Liquitex Professional Gloss Gel Medium 946ml the bottom line is simple: this jar is for painters and mixed-media artists who need a reliable, clear gel that adds body and a lasting gloss without altering color. The reviewer found it especially useful for impasto techniques, transfers and collage because it has a viscosity similar to Liquitex Heavy Body paint while remaining lightweight and non-toxic. It is worth considering for studio and classroom work since it conforms to ASTM D4236 and intermixes cleanly with Liquitex Professional acrylics and other mediums.

Key Features

• Gloss finish: Dries to a durable gloss that enhances color depth and highlights surface texture in finished pieces.
• Heavy body feel: Viscosity and body closely match Heavy Body paints, so it holds peaks and brushstrokes for impasto effects.
• Clear drying: Dries clear to translucent depending on thickness, preserving underlying color and details.
• Intermixable: Works seamlessly with Liquitex Professional acrylic colors and mediums to extend color and modify transparency.
• Student and studio safe: Conforms to ASTM D4236 and is non-toxic, making it suitable for classroom use and group projects.

Who It's For

This medium is aimed at professional and hobby painters who want to add texture, body and a glossy surface to acrylic work without changing the paint handling significantly. It is particularly useful for artists doing impasto, collage, image transfers to wood or mixed-media pieces that benefit from increased adhesion and gloss.

Less suitable are artists who require a completely matte finish or those who need extremely fast drying in thin films; drying speed can vary by thickness, and some users may prefer a specifically formulated matte medium or a faster-drying additive.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Creates a strong gloss and enhances color depth while remaining clear when thin.
• Thick, Heavy Body-like viscosity holds texture, peaks and brushwork well.
• Intermixes with Liquitex Professional paints and improves adhesion and durability.
• Non-toxic and conforms to ASTM D4236, making it classroom-friendly.

Cons

• Drying time varies by application thickness, so very thick areas can take longer to fully cure.
• Not the choice for artists wanting a matte finish without an additional topcoat.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The Liquitex Professional Gloss Gel Medium 946ml is a solid studio workhorse for artists who want to boost texture, body and gloss without changing color or paint handling. It delivers good value for its size, mixes predictably with Liquitex acrylics, and is classroom-safe, making it a practical choice for a wide range of acrylic techniques and mixed-media projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this medium change my paint color?
No, it dries clear to translucent and generally preserves the color of intermixed paints, though very thick applications may appear slightly more translucent.

Can I use it for image transfers or collage?
Yes, customers report successful photo to wood transfers and collage work due to the medium's adhesion and body.

How long does it take to dry?
Drying time varies by thickness; thin films dry faster while thicker impasto areas can take longer to cure fully.