Liquitex Gloss Medium, Gallon
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$87.73last seen Oct 28
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Our take on the Liquitex Gloss Medium, Gallon
Liquitex Gloss Medium is a liquid acrylic additive that thins paint, boosts flow and transparency, and dries to a glossy film. It is also used as a clear gloss varnish over finished acrylic work. The gallon jug is the bulk format for studios, classrooms and anyone who mixes medium into paint regularly.
Best forStudio and classroom use in volumeAcrylic painters who thin paint for glazing and washesArtists who want a gloss varnish and medium in one productHigh-volume pourers and muralists
Pros
- Gallon size cuts cost per ounce versus small bottles
- Thins acrylics without dulling color
- Dries glossy and clear
- Works as both a mixing medium and a topcoat
- Non-toxic, water-cleanup formula
Cons
- Gallon jug is heavy and awkward to pour from
Liquitex Gloss Medium, Gallon price history
Lowest price we've seen: $87.73 on Oct 28. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 28.
What reviewers say
Acrylic painters rate Liquitex mediums as reliable and consistent, and the gloss medium is a common pick for glazing and extending paint. Complaints center on the jug format and on gloss level rather than on the medium itself.
Pros
- Mixes cleanly into acrylics without changing color
- Good flow for glazing and washes
- Clear, glossy dried film
- Economical in bulk
Cons
- Jug is hard to pour without a pump or spout
- Gloss sheen can be stronger than expected
- Skinning and waste if the container is left open
Specifications
- Art paint medium type
- AcrylicSource
Questions and answers
- Is gloss medium the same as gloss varnish?
- It can be used as a clear gloss topcoat, but Liquitex positions its dedicated varnishes for final protection. For archival work, use a removable varnish over an isolation coat rather than medium alone.
- How much should I mix into paint?
- Start with a small ratio, roughly one part medium to one or two parts paint, and adjust. More medium means more transparency and flow, less binder strength.
- Will it make my paint dry slower?
- It extends working time somewhat but is not a retarder. For open-time control, use a dedicated slow-dry medium.
- Is it safe for classroom use?
- Liquitex markets its mediums as non-toxic and water-based. Check the label for the current safety wording and keep it out of reach of young children.
- How should I store a gallon jug?
- Keep it tightly capped, out of freezing temperatures, and decant into smaller squeeze bottles for daily use to limit skinning.
