Do you like to play with glue? If so, there is a good chance you have already used gel medium (if you haven’t then you ought to!). My jar of what looks like some sort of cosmetic potion happens to be gloss but you can get the matte instead …..
using gel medium in your journal
Using Gel Medium with Paint
I painted the background with my watercolors and then used my finger to smear two swirls onto the page. I then applied blue acrylic paint over the gel medium while it was still wet. The gel medium dries transparent and with little peaks which adds more visual and tactile interest to my journal page. I like how the gel medium gives ‘space’ to the acrylic which I would not know how to achieve without it. And I used a Sharpie marker to write over one swirl once it was dry.
acrylic over gel
Gel Medium with Embellishments
I wanted my gal to have an embellishment so I used the gel medium to add crumbled up tissue paper. I am thinking of using this method to apply the tissue paper to a larger part of the background for another journal page….
"hair clip" with gel
Artful Rising: Celebrate Your Life
I am linking up to Jenny Matlock for the alphabet series, letter M.
QUESTION: What would you like to celebrate today?
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The gel medium works great for gluing things like the tissue paper since it dries clear and adds depth. Fun page :)
I’ve used those before, but back in college when I was taking painting. I LOVE textured elements in flat art- not one for 2D work really at all, so it’s fun to see what you can do with it. I love your ideas- and that you’re having so much fun with it!
Awesome tips! I’m starting to experiment with some 3D techniques for my cards.
very pretty and looks like fun, too!
Looks very cool, I’ve been playing around with water colors a bit thanks for the idea!
I haven’t played in my journal for ages but I used to use gel medium all the time. Hmmm. I may be inspired to add another page. :)
I’ve never used that before but it looks like fun! I love how your art turned out even if I don’t quite understand what you did! :)
Oh, I will have to give this a try since I love to do paper crafts.
I’ve never heard of gel medium. Oh my I think this is another thing I have to go buy….lol
Hello.
I admire anyone with creative talent.
This looks like fun.
Thanks for sharing.
Midnight Rainbow
I’ve never played with a gel medium, looks like fun!
Hmmm, is it edible?? :)
I used a gel medium for the first time a couple of years ago to make a journal cover using a brown paper bag (class taught by Sue Bleiweiss). It’s such a versatile product!
The gel gives your work such a nice effect.
I like the look you have achieved! Great post for this evening. Enjoy the weekend. Loved to see your creative side! :)
Your journal pages are always so fun!
my current jar is also gloss. I need to try matte and see if there’s a difference! What a sweet girl – like her little clip! {:-D
I would like to celebrate how incredibly creative you are!
wow….
The colors you used for this are absolutely Magnificent…
It turned out really well and that quote says it all…
So I would like to celebrate all of My Marvelous blog friends…
Great post for the letter “M”!
Thanks for linking.
A+
I use a lot of gel medium with my acrylics. I can’t paint without it!!