How to Thicken Acrylic Paint - EASY Tutorial

Learn how to thicken acrylic paint. This is a super easy method of thickening acrylic paint. This tutorial works for student grade acrylics and soft body acrylics to make acrylic paint thicker. Whether you are a beginner at acrylic painting, a more advanced acrylic painter, or you are wanting to learn to paint impasto with thick acrylic paint, learn how to thicken your acrylic paint by watching my video!

If you would like to know how to thicken soft body acrylics or how to thicken liquitex basics paint, this acrylic painting tutorial using heavy gloss gel medium will be very helpful. I show you a method of paint mixing where you combine medium with acrylic paint to make it thicker.

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[Kylegatzke]

Thank you for these helpful tips! So thankful for your professional insight and wisdom

[dude]

Wow and it's soo blue even though the medium is straight up white! That is crazy. All of these oil mediums are like, see through gels.

[nancybrotzel]

Krystle, I'm switching from paint pouring to canvas painting. I'm continuing to use my existing fluid paint, but it's too thin. What would you recommend to thicken the containers I have already mixed in squirt bottles (36 of them)?

[christianbyrd]

All that I have is craft paint unfortunately. I know that dollar tree sells paint that looks similar to what you suggest but I’m not sure if it’s the same type. Would you happen to know? Thanks!

[dejavu]

Hi!!! All I have is craft paints (apple barrel and craft smart). I was wondering if I can use a medium on them. What would happen if I did?

[salvagedsword]

Are there any issues with mixing in extra gel if you want a more translucent effect? Or is it safer to stick with the 50/50 mix? Thanks for the video!

[hyejink_]

Hello! Love your videos 😄I have a few questions. After mixing the heavy gel gloss with the acrylic paint, will the original color change? Also, how does the finished/dries paint look like?

[BobsieWobsie]

How do these dry as a thick impasto texture? :) so a pile pile on after 24 hours, does it bend / droop? is it heavy? would it stand on a canvas or would it need a wooden base? Thanks so much!

[ronnyraygunz]

Is it me or does the paint mixed with gel look even more vibrant!

[dragenlily]

Does the gel make the paint transparent when it’s dry?

[dreythompson]

Where would you get "student grade"

[Postulatedstate]

Yo I remember you from back in the day. I cant find your old lsd experience video on your patreon? Did you delete it?

[greenones]

A good teacher tells you get crappy craft paint if you want it and are motivated you'll learn how to paint. Just giving you 100$ a floz paint won't make you an artist. Dafty