Texturing Gel?

[StevenG]

Hi everyone,

I've used a texturing gel from Lion - https://www.lionpic.co.uk/p/10267/Texturing-Gel-250ml

But I've had a mixed experience from using it, sometimes it can leave a white finish. The data sheet suggests that it's been applied too thickly but I don't believe that to be the case, even the thinnest layer can produce this result.

Has anyone used a similar product that can be recommended?

I've added an image of our recent results, any and all advice is welcome


Cheers
Steven

[vintage frames]

I've never used the stuff, which leaves me eminently qualified to comment on the varnish.

There might be something a bit off with the sample you have. Lion is brilliant at signposting framers to various and often arcane artists products. But if you want to go a bit deeper, its often best to buy from a reputable artists supply.

There's this from Jacksons Art,
https://www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-b ... KCQjwldK

Maybe try this but remember, once it has dried, its permanent.

[StevenG]

Right, I've ordered a small pot. It's actually cheaper too! I'll give it a go - nothing ventured and all that

Thanks for that

[technoframer]

We used to use good old PVA. It dried clear in those days, don't know if it still does. First layer was a thinner mixture with a large wallpaper type brush going only in horizontal and then vertical direction to give a canvas type under finish. Then a slightly thicker mixture to create the individual brush strokes with an artists brush. Finally a coat of varnish. Used to do a lot, Twas 40 years ago tho, and seriously boring work.

[prospero]

This was a popular thing in times gone by. Sometimes a print would be mounted to canvas and put on stretcher bars
to better emulate the look of an original. I've had people come to me with 'granny's oil painting' for a valuation only
to be informed that it was a print and worth next to nothing. It gets complicated though as sometimes a few strokes
of actual oil paint was added to enhance the illusion. There is even a term for this technique: "Oleograph".