Hi everyone,
I've used a texturing gel from Lion - https://www.lionpic.co.uk/p/10267/Texturing-Gel-250ml
But I've had a mixed experience from using it, sometimes it can leave a white finish. The data sheet suggests that it's been applied too thickly but I don't believe that to be the case, even the thinnest layer can produce this result.
Has anyone used a similar product that can be recommended?
I've added an image of our recent results, any and all advice is welcome
Cheers
Steven
Texturing Gel?
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Re: Texturing Gel?
I've never used the stuff, which leaves me eminently qualified to comment on the varnish.
There might be something a bit off with the sample you have. Lion is brilliant at signposting framers to various and often arcane artists products. But if you want to go a bit deeper, its often best to buy from a reputable artists supply.
There's this from Jacksons Art,
https://www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-b ... KCQjwldK
Maybe try this but remember, once it has dried, its permanent.
There might be something a bit off with the sample you have. Lion is brilliant at signposting framers to various and often arcane artists products. But if you want to go a bit deeper, its often best to buy from a reputable artists supply.
There's this from Jacksons Art,
https://www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-b ... KCQjwldK
Maybe try this but remember, once it has dried, its permanent.
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Re: Texturing Gel?
Right, I've ordered a small pot. It's actually cheaper too! I'll give it a go - nothing ventured and all that
Thanks for that
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Re: Texturing Gel?
We used to use good old PVA. It dried clear in those days, don't know if it still does. First layer was a thinner mixture with a large wallpaper type brush going only in horizontal and then vertical direction to give a canvas type under finish. Then a slightly thicker mixture to create the individual brush strokes with an artists brush. Finally a coat of varnish. Used to do a lot, Twas 40 years ago tho, and seriously boring work.
Re: Texturing Gel?
This was a popular thing in times gone by. Sometimes a print would be mounted to canvas and put on stretcher bars
to better emulate the look of an original. I've had people come to me with 'granny's oil painting' for a valuation only
to be informed that it was a print and worth next to nothing. It gets complicated though as sometimes a few strokes
of actual oil paint was added to enhance the illusion. There is even a term for this technique: "Oleograph".
to better emulate the look of an original. I've had people come to me with 'granny's oil painting' for a valuation only
to be informed that it was a print and worth next to nothing. It gets complicated though as sometimes a few strokes
of actual oil paint was added to enhance the illusion. There is even a term for this technique: "Oleograph".
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