Gel Mediums

Acrylic Gel Medium & Impasto Medium

Add body, depth and texture to your acrylic paint with Solid Solutions Professional Artist gel mediums. Choose Gel Medium Gloss, Gel Medium Matte or Impasto Medium, in sizes from 250ml to 10 litres.

Learn more about gel mediums +

All three are water-based, non-toxic, non-yellowing and Professional Artist grade. Apply them with a brush or palette knife, and clean up with soap and water. Each one changes your paint in a different way, so use the guide below to choose. Proudly Australian owned and made.

Acrylic Painting
Gloss
Matte
Impasto
3D Texture
Glazing
Palette Knife
Non-Toxic

Which gel medium do I need?

Gel Medium Gloss
A translucent, soft gel that adds volume to acrylic paint and intensifies colour depth, with a gloss finish. Builds thick 3D texture, suits multi-layer projects, binds pigments and additives, and slows drying for easier blending. 250ml to 10 Litre.
Gel Medium Matte
The same soft, translucent gel with a matte finish. Use it to add body and depth to acrylic paint without the shine. 250ml to 10 Litre.
Impasto Medium
A full-bodied medium that adds extra body to your acrylic colours without altering their original hue. Mix it in for thick brush and palette knife texture. Dries to a low sheen. 250ml to 10 Litre.

At a glance

Gel Gloss
Translucent, glossy, adds depth
Gel Matte
Translucent, no shine
Impasto
Thick body, low sheen
All three
Water-based, non-yellowing

FAQs

What is gel medium used for?+
Gel medium is mixed into acrylic paint to add volume and intensify colour depth. It can build thick 3D textures, works well for multi-layer projects and can bind pigments and additives.
How do I use gel medium?+
Mix it into your acrylic paint, or apply it with a brush or palette knife to build texture and layers. Clean up with soap and water.
Should I choose gloss or matte gel medium?+
Choose Gel Medium Gloss for a glossy finish that adds brilliance, or Gel Medium Matte to add body and depth without the shine. Both have the same soft, gel-like consistency.
What is the difference between gel medium and impasto medium?+
Gel medium is translucent and intensifies colour depth, in a gloss or matte finish. Impasto Medium is full-bodied and adds extra body for thick brush and palette knife texture without altering the hue, drying to a low sheen.
Does gel medium slow drying time?+
Yes. Gel Medium Gloss and Gel Medium Matte slow drying time, which gives you longer to blend.
Can I use gel medium with oil paint?+
No. Gel Medium Gloss and Gel Medium Matte are acrylic mediums and should not be mixed with oils.
How do I clean up?+
Clean brushes and tools with soap and water.
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Gel Medium Gloss - 250ml

Gel Medium Gloss - 250ml

$16.99$10.19
Solid Solutions GEL MEDIUM GLOSS is a water-based translucent medium with a soft and gel-like consistency that serves to augment the volume of paint and intensify colour depth. Use it...
Gel Medium Gloss - 1 Litre

Gel Medium Gloss - 1 Litre

$39.99$23.99
Solid Solutions GEL MEDIUM GLOSS is a water-based translucent medium with a soft and gel-like consistency that serves to augment the volume of paint and intensify colour depth. Use it...
Gel Medium Gloss - 4 Litre

Gel Medium Gloss - 4 Litre

$129.99$77.99
Solid Solutions GEL MEDIUM GLOSS is a water-based translucent medium with a soft and gel-like consistency that serves to augment the volume of paint and intensify colour depth. About Gel...
Gel Medium Gloss - 10 Litre

Gel Medium Gloss - 10 Litre

$268.00$160.80
Solid Solutions GEL MEDIUM GLOSS is a water-based translucent medium with a soft and gel-like consistency that serves to augment the volume of paint and intensify colour depth. Use it...
Solid Solutions Gel Medium Matte - 250ml

Gel Medium Matte - 250ml

$16.99$10.19
Solid Solutions GEL MEDIUM MATTE is a water-based translucent medium with a soft and gel-like consistency that serves to augment the volume of paint and intensify colour depth. Use it...
Solid Solutions Gel Medium Matte - 1 Litre

Gel Medium Matte - 1 Litre

$39.99$23.99
Solid Solutions GEL MEDIUM MATTE is a water-based translucent medium with a soft and gel-like consistency that serves to augment the volume of paint and intensify colour depth. About Gel...
Solid Solutions Gel Medium Matte - 4 Litre

Gel Medium Matte - 4 Litre

$129.99$77.99
Solid Solutions GEL MEDIUM MATTE is a water-based translucent medium with a soft and gel-like consistency that serves to augment the volume of paint and intensify colour depth. Use it...
Gel Medium Matte - 10 Litre

Gel Medium Matte - 10 Litre

$268.00$160.80
Solid Solutions GEL MEDIUM MATTE is a water-based translucent medium with a soft and gel-like consistency that serves to augment the volume of paint and intensify colour depth. Use it...
Solid Solutions Impasto Medium - 250ml

Impasto Medium - 250ml

$16.99$10.19
Solid Solutions Professional Artist IMPASTO MEDIUM is a water-based medium that is perfect for creating stunning three-dimensional effects in your artwork. Mix it into your acrylic colours for thick, textured...
Solid Solutions Impasto Medium - 1 Litre

Impasto Medium - 1 Litre

$39.99$23.99
Solid Solutions Professional Artist IMPASTO MEDIUM is a water-based medium that is perfect for creating stunning three-dimensional effects in your artwork. About Impasto Medium Solid Solutions Impasto Medium offers a...
Solid Solutions Impasto Medium - 4 Litre

Impasto Medium - 4 Litre

$129.00$77.40
Solid Solutions Professional Artist IMPASTO MEDIUM is a water-based medium that is perfect for creating stunning three-dimensional effects in your artwork. Mix it into your acrylic colours for thick, textured...
Impasto Medium - 10 Litre

Impasto Medium - 10 Litre

$268.00$160.80
Solid Solutions Professional Artist IMPASTO MEDIUM is a water-based medium that is perfect for creating stunning three-dimensional effects in your artwork. Mix it into your acrylic colours for thick, textured...