Question Acrylic Gel Suggestions?

[Hatter]

Hiya, Grumblers!

Vegas is come and gone, and our bellies no longer full of fabulous Chinese cuisine So, alas, back to work.

Does anybody have brand suggestions for an acrylic gel, such as Z-gel? I'm looking for something archival (as archival as gel paste can be), non-yellowing, maintains elasticity, matte finish, and hopefully in a tad lower price bracket than Z-gel. Are there any ingredients I should look for and avoid, or is the term 'acrylic gel' pretty straightforward?

If anybody uses something consistently and has positive results, I'd love to hear what kind you use.

 

[blackiris]

Liquitex makes some really cool stuff........ matte and shiny..... oh I think there might be one with sparkles in it too............

 

[Jeff Rodier]

Fredrix Texturing Gel

 

[Jim Miller]

To my limited knowledge, there is nothing wrong with the acrylic emulsion itself, and I use it as an adhesive often. Some additives may be reactive, but I have not heard of any problems. For typical use as a coating for images, any of the popular brands would do, which fit your preferences for viscosity and a gloss or matte finish. But for adhesive uses, I suggest choosing one that has a high content of solids.

 

[Hatter]

Thanks for the suggestions! Time for some research, hopefully leading to purchases Sparkles you say...interest piqued!

 

[Rob Markoff]

There was an exhibitor at the WCAF Expo that has a product that you may want to consider:

http://www.gluefast.com/craquelure-coating.html

 

[David Hewitt]

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