Mediums and Glues
There is an exciting array of acrylic mediums available
today. They vary in viscosity from the very fluid (regular
matte or gloss medium). to a substance so thick that it can
only be applied with a palette knife or spoon (extra-heavy
gel). Some are smooth and slippery, like the gels; others
are textured with sand, lava, beads, and fibers. Although
all appear white or gray in the jar, some dry hard and
opaque, like the modeling pastes; others dry clear. When
allowed to dry thoroughly- which can take a while- the
pastes can be sanded or even carved.
Golden Light Molding Paste is as light as meringue and, be-
cause it is full of tiny air bubbles, it dries much faster than
other modeling pastes. This makes it the ideal choice for
use in raised stenciling (see chapter 6).
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18" x 24" 1457 x 61 em),
acrylic, ink. crayon,
digital photographs, light
modeling paste on canvas.
Private collection.