Liquitex Texture Gel Medium Glass Beads is a medium body gel that contains clear round plastic beads and dries to a semi-gloss surface. Perfect for creating a "bubbly" but smooth texture that can be dramatic when mixed with colour. When poured it creates a flexible shimmering film for a wide variety of applications. Glass microspheres add shimmering structure and texture to this 100% acrylic polymer gel Dries to a reflective, undulating finish, for a bubble-like effect Highly flexible and adhesive Will not chip or crack on canvas Can be used on its own, mixed with color or overpainted with acrylics or oils once dry Apply thickly to create dramatic 3D effects, or finely to give surface texture Provides an undulating ground for acrylics and oils Maintains color adhesion, durability and archival quality How to use Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products Apply with knife or brush Can be thinned with small amount of distilled water if required Mix with different consistencies and ratios of acrylic color/medium to create custom texture Start by adding very small amounts of color and build up as needed Overpaint when dry with acrylic/oil color To use as a ground - apply a thin layer to surface and leave to dry Apply thickly for sculptural texture Mix with Gloss Medium to create a textured glaze For dramatic reflective effects, mix with transparent/semi-opaque colors or apply 'neat' over dried paint For reflective textured glazes, mix with Gloss Medium and small amounts of Soft Body Can be mixed with acrylic-compatible powdered pigments If varnishing, don't be too vigorous as this can cause clouding or foaming - spray varnish will give best results Do not use with any non-acrylic compatible media