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Old October 24th 03, 02:21 PM
Babs Boone
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I'll probably use quite a lot so I don't want to splash out on the commercial
Gels if there's a cheaper substitute!

Anne H.


When I lived in the UK many years ago, I found
it hard to find outlets for various products
like I was accustomed to in the USA. So I don't
know what's available to you as "commercial"
products and what's not. When I say "commercial"
I'm referring to products available through
builder supplies, hardware stores, paint stores
and the like as opposed to artist suppliers.

For use as "glue" or for heavy impasto effects,
you might try ordinary PVA glue. Or mucilage type glues.
Both will dry "relatively" clear. In the USA a
very popular "white glue" that dries clear is
ELMER'S brand. There are many other brands similar.

I know you "can" mix acrylic colors with other
water based clear resins - and PVA will mix. But
the wisdom of using cheap substitutes would be
my question if this is work you have any pride
in, and especially if you plan to sell it. My
personal belief is that penny pinching constitutes
a serious constraint on one's creative drive.
My admonition to beginning art students is to
buy quality rather than quantity. ie; One or two
expensive watercolor brushes will do more for
your efforts than a can full of cheap substitutes.




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