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Shop Nova Color's wide selection of acrylic gesso, gel, mediums & varnishes that can help prime, protect, and treat your next art project.

Opacity: Translucent
Sheen: Matte
Consistency: Heavy Creamy Fluid
Primary Usage: Primer
Special Properties: Sandable

Have you heard of Gesso? This smooth, highly pigmented professional-grade liquid paint is one of the most important supplies needed to prepare your canvas for the work of art to come.

More like a high-quality liquid paint than an artist-grade acrylic paint, Nova Color’s Gesso is a primer traditionally used by artists to treat the surface of their canvas prior to painting. It dries hard, making the surface (either traditional like canvas or even mixed media forms) stiffer. Not only does this make it easier for the artist to apply the paint, but it also makes the surface slightly textured and ready to accept professional-grade acrylic paint rather than soak it in.

Gesso is a must-have for any artist who routinely uses canvas and wants to get the most out of their professional acrylic paint. However, even casual crafters should have artist-grade Gesso on hand. With Gesso, the possibilities for what you can paint on are endless. For instance, if you wanted to paint on a vinyl record or add hand-painted elements to a mirror, all you need to do is add some Gesso to where you’re going to paint and begin going to work with professional-grade acrylic paint once dry.

While there’s no right or wrong way to apply Gesso, we suggest evaluating if you need to dilute it. Our gesso is already fluid. Additionally, you can sand the Gesso between each completely dry layer.

Purchase the best acrylic paint and liquid applications from Nova Color today and see for yourself the endless painting possibilities!

What the product does:

Gesso is used as a primer to create a smooth painting surface
Provides ideal conditions for acrylic paint application & absorption
Stiffens your painting surface & is non-yellowing

How to use:

Clean your surface and make sure it is free of any loose paint, dirt, or oily residue
Surfaces painted with oil or solvent-based paints must be sanded before gesso application
Apply directly to your clean & oil free surface & enjoy your primed surface
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions

Tips:

Mix with #207 Nova Gel or #206 Gloss Medium & Varnish to increase the flexibility or gloss of the Gesso
You can mix your Nova Color paints to create tints (pastels)
You can thin your gesso using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow it to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Transparent
Sheen: Matte
Consistency: Creamy Fluid
Primary Usage: Medium
Special Properties: Can be used to extend or create glaze. Use as clear Gesso. Do not use it as a topcoat. Collage glue.

Looking for a medium that’s at the top of its game? Look no further than Nova Color's matte medium #204.

This unique matte medium product consists of a transparent, creamy fluid. It’s the perfect agent for those who want to reduce gloss or sheen. This matte medium will extend the life of your acrylics without compromising the quality of your paint.

You can use this acrylic matte medium as a primer or ground instead of gesso, create glazes, and use it as collage glue. So whether you're a professional artist or just starting out, Nova Color's matte medium is a great choice for you.

What the product does:

Reduces gloss or sheen of any acrylic paint or medium when mixed together
Prime painting surfaces
Acrylic paint extender
Create glaze
Act as collage glue

How to use:

Apply to your non-slick/non-oily surface if using as a primer
Mix with acrylic paint or mediums if using as an agent to reduce gloss or sheen
Mix Matte Medium to your liking (the more Matte medium you add the thinner and more transparent the paint/ or medium becomes)

Tips:

Cloudiness may result from excessive brushing or agitation or brushing after the film has begun to dry
You can thin your Matte Medium by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Clear
Sheen: Glossy
Consistency: Creamy Fluid
Primary Usage: Medium and Topcoat
Special Properties: Can be used as collage glue. Almost as durable as #216 Exterior Varnish

Whether you want to seal your artwork or thin acrylic paint, gloss medium varnish is a versatile medium to have in your artistic toolkit.

You’ve just finished a stunning painting, but it’s not complete yet. After your artwork has fully dried, a gloss varnish can be the finishing touch that instantly enhances and protects your painting for years to come.

Nova Color’s #206 Gloss Medium Varnish can help increase the transparency and gloss of your artwork. You’ve chosen the colors for your painting carefully and taken the time to mix the perfect hue. A gloss finish helps to enhance the depth and intensity of these colors so you can enjoy them even more.

Our gloss medium isn’t only aesthetically pleasing, but it can also help protect your artwork. As a varnish it, works to protect the painted surface from dust, and dirt from wandering fingers. This can protect it from damage and is non-yellowing. This soft-body, all-purpose medium can be mixed into any acrylic paint or used as a final sealant to create a surface that is resistant to dust. The high gloss can add a beautiful sheen to your next project.

Alternatively, you can also use gloss varnish as an acrylic medium to ease the flow of paint. As a fluid gloss medium, this varnish can also add flexibility and adhesion to your paints when you need them to be thinned.

This soft-body, all-purpose medium can be mixed into any acrylic paint or used as a final sealant to create a surface that is resistant to UV rays and dust. The high gloss can add a beautiful sheen to your next project.

Purchase #206 Gloss Medium Varnish online from Nova Color today.

What the product does:

Dries a clear & glossy finish
Increases color saturation
Protects your acrylic work from dirt build-up
Can be used as a collage glue
Mix with acrylic paint or mediums to increase gloss

How to use:

Before application, ensure your acrylic work is completely dry (drying time may differ depending on weather conditions)
Apply in quick thin strokes with a soft brush
After varnish completion, allow 1-2 days to dry

Tips:

Cloudiness may result from excessive brushing or agitation or brushing after the film has begun to dry
You can thin your Gloss Medium & Varnish by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Clear
Sheen: Satin
Consistency: Heavy Creamy Fluid
Primary Usage: Topcoat
Special Properties: Can be used as collage glue or medium.

What do you do after finishing a work of art? While the hard part might be done, you should never simply let your painting be after it’s dried. Matte varnish for acrylic paintings can be applied over dry paint film and serves several purposes. Perhaps most importantly, a matte varnish will protect your painting surface from the environment. Secondly, a matte varnish can be used to change or unify a painting’s surface sheen, in this instance making it uniformly matte.

Nova Color’s permanent matte varnish for acrylics gives your paintings a professional finish in a matter of hours. Our acrylic matte varnish appears translucent when wet but dries clear to non-tacky, hard, flexible surfaces. It’s ideal for interior use. Just make sure your artwork is completely dry before applying matte varnish to it.

Our matte varnish dries with a satin sheen and will keep your artwork protected from dirt, dust, and oil all while helping to level and even out your artwork. It’s also non-yellowing and water-resistant when dry, so you can rest assured that our matte varnish won’t affect any of your carefully chosen colors over time.

Make sure to invest in our matte varnish for acrylic paintings so you can be prepared to protect your next art project with this classic, professional finish. Purchase #205 Matte Varnish online today for easy delivery right to your door!

What the product does:

Dries a clear & satin finish
Protects your acrylic work from dirt build-up

How to use:

Before application, ensure your acrylic work is completely dry (drying time may differ depending on weather conditions)
Apply in quick thin strokes with a soft brush
After varnish completion, allow 1-2 days to dry

Tips:

Cloudiness may result from excessive brushing or agitation or brushing after the film has begun to dry
You can thin your Matte Varnish by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Clear
Sheen: Glossy
Consistency: Stiff Paste
Primary Usage: Paint thickener. Can be used as adhesive

Every artist needs colorless paint. Sounds like an oxymoron right? Well, that’s exactly what #207 Nova Color Gel is.

Gel professional-grade acrylic paint is one of the best ways to build texture and protect your artwork. This acrylic gel from Nova Color can be used for a variety of purposes, such as:

Changing the consistency of acrylic paint to help you create different textures with the same base of professional acrylic paint
Using as an adhesive, which is beneficial for mixed media and collage art because unlike typical glue it is completely colorless
Increasing the transparency of acrylic paint to create shadows and depth in your artwork, alternatively, gel mediums can also extend professional-grade acrylic paint
Treating the surface of your artwork, no matter if it’s a traditional medium (paint) or mixed media. Nova Gel is excellent for adding a protective layer to your masterpiece

Gel mediums should be a staple in every artist’s creative toolkit, right alongside their selection of colorful professional-grade acrylic paint. #207 Nova Color Gel dries with excellent flexibility, never any flaking or cracking that could ruin the look of your artwork.

See for yourself the amazing quality of this unique gel medium. Purchase your professional-grade acrylic paint and more from Nova Color today!

What the product does:

Thickens & increases viscosity of acrylic paint (does not compromise color)
Acts as an adhesive

How to use:

Mix desired amount with Nova Color paint to thicken & increase viscosity
Can be used as a collage adhesive.
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used.

Tips:

Mix with sand, crushed rock, glitter, wood, or other materials to create textural effects
You can thin your Nova Gel by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

When you want to protect and showcase your latest creation, make sure to use an exterior acrylic varnish. #216 Exterior Varnish from Nova Color gives your artwork an eye-catching satin finish while increasing the color saturation to make your color palette pop.

Adding an acrylic varnish exterior is an essential final step when you’re creating artwork. This final coat not only makes your colors stand out, but it also protects your creation from dirt build-up for years to come.

Our exterior acrylic varnish is created for exterior use. This means the exterior varnish is ideal for use for your outdoor art projects. Use acrylic varnish to protect exterior wood or patio furniture that you’ve painted, or use it as a varnish for an outdoor mural. Exterior Varnish is not durable enough for floors or walkways.

Of course, this exterior acrylic varnish is also versatile enough to use for all your creative endeavors. Use the exterior varnish as a collage glue for mixed media pieces or as a medium to adjust the sheen and fluidity to your acrylic palette.

When using our exterior acrylic varnish, remember that a little goes a long way. Use thin, even coats to create a clear satin topcoat and avoid any cloudiness.

Opacity: Clear

Sheen: Satin

Consistency: Creamy Fluid

Primary Usage: Topcoat

Special Properties: Best applied in two thin coats with a soft brush. Remove any drips or bubbles, as they can be permanent and lead to cloudiness. Do not overwork, as this can lead to cloudiness. Can also be used as a collage glue or a Medium.

A clear creamy fluid that is used as a topcoat to seal & protect your Acrylic masterpiece from general wear and tear.

What the product does:

Dries a clear & satin finish

Protects your acrylic work from dirt build-up

For exterior use

How to use exterior acrylic varnish:

Before application, ensure your acrylic work is completely dry (drying time may differ depending on weather conditions)

Apply in quick thin strokes with a soft brush (apply 2 coats for best results)

After varnish completion, allow 1-2 days to dry

Tips:

Cloudiness may result from excessive brushing or agitation, or brushing after the film has begun to dry

Remove any drips or bubbles

Can be used as collage glue or a medium

You can thin your Exterior Varnish by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)

Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools

Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use

Dries permanent & is water resistant

Consistency: Very loose paste
Primary Usage: Retarder
Special Properties: Provides more open time to allow for blending. Adding more than 25% to paint will affect adhesion.

A very loose paste that is used to increase open time

What the product does:

Slows down the drying time of acrylic paint, keeping it workable (and therefore blendable) for longer.
Adding more than 25% to paint will affect adhesion.

How to use:

Blend Acrylic Retarder & your Nova paint using a knife or tool

Tips:

You can thin your Acrylic Retarder by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Clear
Sheen: Waxy
Consistency: Extra Stiff Paste
Primary Usage: Paint thickener. Can be used as adhesive
Special Properties: Almost as thick as #209 as Super Gel. Not intended to be used as a topcoat but has been used as one.

When you need a matte gel medium that can do it all - reduce shine, extend volume and thicken acrylic, all while extending open time, look no further than #208 Matte Gel. Our matte gel medium can be used for all this and more, making it a must-have for any artist or crafter.

What else can our matte gel medium do? Along with reducing surface shine and giving your art pieces a matte finish, it can also extend your color further without ever affecting the acrylics’ stability. It can even be used as a super strong collaging adhesive all while providing a pristine matte finish!

For soft body paints, our matte gel medium can easily increase its viscosity, giving you a thicker consistency that may be easier to work with. When properly applied, it maintains its durability and archival quality for years to come.

How to Use Matte Gel Medium

To get the most out of your matte gel, it’s important to know how to use it. Matte gel medium is fully intermixable with all Nova Color products and can also be:

Mixed with Gloss Gel to create a custom satin gel
Mixed into Soft Body or Acrylic Ink to extend volume and thicken
Mixed into Heavy Body Acrylic to extend volume and maintain viscosity

To thin matte gel medium, simply dilute it with up to 25% water (preferably distilled water for the best results). Mix as much matte gel into acrylic color to create the viscosity and transparency you desire and let your creativity flow!

What the product does:

Thickens & increases viscosity of acrylic paint (does not compromise color)
Acts as an adhesive
Reduces surface shine

How to use:

Mix desired amount with Nova Color paint to thicken & increase viscosity
Can be used as a collage adhesive.
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used.

Tips:

Mix with sand, crushed rock, glitter, wood, or other materials to create textural effects
You can thin your Matte Gel by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Opaque
Sheen: Matte
Consistency: Heavy Stiff paste
Primary Usage: White Texture Paste
Special Properties: Can be painted on. When mixed with paints produces tints. Sandable

An opaque white heavy stiff paste that is used to create sculptural & moldable texture.

Artist's texture paste is a type of medium used in painting and mixed media art to build defined shapes and create texture and patterns on a surface. It is made of a mixture of acrylic polymer, mineral powder, and other additives.

Texture paste is applied to a surface using a palette knife, brush, or other tool, and can be used to create a variety of effects, such as raised bumps, ridges, and patterns. It can also be used to fill in gaps or cracks in a surface, or to create a smooth, even base layer for further painting.

Some artists also use texture paste to create collages or mixed media pieces, as it can be layered with other materials such as paper, fabric, or found objects.

Texture paste can be colored, mixing in acrylic paints from Nova Color. Customize the paste by inking or painting it.

What the product does:

Texture Paste is used to create 3D structure & texture
Dries to a hard mass
Dried texture paste can be sanded or painted with acrylic paint

How to use:

Apply to your non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)
Ensure the texture paste is fully dried before sanding & have fun molding & creating texture
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used

Tips:

Mix with #207 Nova Gel to avoid cracking
You can mix your Nova Color paints to create a colored texture
You can thin your texture paste by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow it to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

There shouldn’t be a time limit on your creative process. When you need more time for blending and perfecting your murals or next work of art, you need a slow dry matte liquid by your side. This slow drying medium increases the open time and slows the drying time of acrylic paints.

Our slow dry matte medium is a thick, heavy consistency to help your acrylic paint dry more slowly. You can also thin the slow dry medium more by using water, though you don’t want to make it too watery since this can affect the adhesion. The slow dry matte liquid can be easily mixed with acrylic paints to increase dry time and provide a subtle matte finish.

Keeping a slow drying medium on hand is a must, especially for mural artists. The ability to increase open time for blending can help extend your process, which can be a necessity for large commercial projects spread over days or weeks.

Add this slow dry matte liquid to your arsenal of paint techniques today and take your time with your next mural or other large-scale project. Buy #217 Slow Dry Matte Liquid from Nova Color online and have it delivered to your door in no time.

Opacity: Clear

Sheen: Matte

Consistency: Thick Heavy Fluid

Primary Usage: Combination of Acrylic Retarder and Matte Medium

Special Properties: Provides more open time for blending. Do not use it as a topcoat.

A clear thick heavy fluid that is used to increase open time & slow the dry time of acrylic mediums.

What the product does:

Increases dry time

How to use:

Mix with Nova Color paints

Tips:

You can thin Slow Dry Matte Medium by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

When you want to create stunning textures in your painting, an eclectic collage, or a mixed media art piece, you need a Super Gel that can do it all. Our #209 Super Gel paste is an EXTRA stiff paste that’s perfect for thickening your acrylic paint or used as an adhesive for collages, mixed media pieces, and more.

The clear Super Gel paste can be easily added to your acrylic paints to make them extra thick when you need to create texture. And it never compromises the color of your vibrant acrylics. With Super Gel, you’re in complete control of the thickness and viscosity of your paints.

Along with thickening your paint, Super Gel paste is the perfect medium when you want to experiment with unique textures. You can easily mix sand, crushed rock, glitter, or other materials into the Super Gel paste to create one-of-a-kind textural effects on your canvas.

Plus, Super Gel can work double duty to also act as an adhesive for all your collage needs. And while it’s not intended to be used as a topcoat, Super Gel has been used as one due to its transparency and glossy finish.

Learn more tips and tricks for how to use our Super Gel paste below.

Opacity: Clear
Sheen: Glossy
Consistency: Extra Stiff Paste
Primary Usage: Paint thickener. Can be used as adhesive
Special Properties: Not intended to be used as a topcoat but has been used as one.

What the product does:

Thickens & increases viscosity of acrylic paint (does not compromise color)
Acts as an adhesive

How to use:

Mix desired amount with Nova Color paint to thicken & increase viscosity
Can be used as a collage adhesive.
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used.

Tips:

Mix with sand, crushed rock, glitter, wood, or other materials to create textural effects
You can thin your Super Gel by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Opaque
Sheen: Matte
Consistency: Light Stiff Paste
Primary Usage: Texture Paste

Special Properties: Similar to White texture paste, this material weighs much less, putting less stress on larger artworks. Shrinks slightly less, and is sandable.

Want to add more dimension to your art projects? Whether you’re creating a three-dimensional landscape or an abstract, patterned multi-media piece, texture paste is ideal for enhancing the tactile and visual quality of your artwork.

Nova Color’s texture paste is a quality lightweight acrylic texture medium. It’s also extremely versatile. You can use texture paste to create light paint texture on its own, mix it with colors on your palette, or paint over it once dried. No matter how you use this texture paste, it’s sure to help you create more dimension on your next creative endeavor.

Texture paste allows artists to achieve visual effects they would be unable to create with acrylics alone. Here’s some inspiration for how you can use light paint texture:

Use texture paste to master the dramatic impasto technique

Press wet texture paste with your painting knife to capture three-dimensional waves, clouds, grasses, and more

Carve dried texture paste to create unique designs and etchings

Utilize a stencil to add tactile patterns to your artwork

Create textured acrylic skins for collaging

These are just a handful of ways beginners and experienced artists alike can utilize texture paste. The opportunities to add texture to your artistic pursuits are endless, so let the light paint texture inspire you!

Make sure to add texture paste to your collection of acrylic mediums.

Easily purchase #251 Lightweight Texture Paste online from Nova Color today and have it delivered to your door in no time!

What the product does:

Lightweight Texture Paste is used to create 3D structure & texture
Dries to a hard mass
Dried Lightweight Texture Paste can be sanded or painted with acrylic paint

How to use:

Apply to your non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)
Ensure the Lightweight Texture Paste is fully dried before sanding & have fun molding & creating texture
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used.

Tips:

You can thin your Lightweight texture by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Clear
Sheen: Glossy
Consistency: Very Fluid (like skim milk)
Primary Usage: Flow Enhancer
Special Properties: More fluid than our paint, but less fluid than water. It can be used to increase fluidity without loss of adhesion. It will eventually make the paint more transparent. Ideal for spraying.

A clear & skim milk-like fluid that is used to enhance the flow of acrylic paint, it can be used to increase fluidity without the loss of adhesion, It is ideal for spraying & airbrushing.

What the product does:

Mix with acrylic paint to increase its fluidity & gloss
Use for spraying or airbrushing applications or if you simply want a more fluid acrylic paint

How to use:

Mix desired amount with acrylic paint until you reach the fluidity level that you want.

Tips:

You can thin your Novaplex by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Opaque
Sheen: Matte
Consistency: Slightly Loose Paster
Primary Usage: Texture Paste

Special Properties: Can be painted on. When mixed with the paint, retains the original hue.(e.g. Red stays Red, and Silver becomes Gray. Final result has a matte finish.)

The world of professional-grade acrylic paint is complex. After all, acrylic paint isn’t just simply the tubes of paint you see at the craft store. While pigmented professional acrylic paint is essential, so are the colorless binders that can affect the sheen and texture of your final masterpiece.

One popular binder is paste. Unlike gels and mediums, Tintable Texture Paste is opaque because it contains marble dust and other fillers that create a white or clay-tone finish with a variety of textures and properties. When used in conjunction with pigmented artist-grade acrylic paint you can broaden its working properties and expand your creative possibilities.

Not only is paste opaque, but it can also be used to create a variety of textures from fine details and outlines to drastic ridges and bumps needed when capturing natural landscapes. Though made with the same polymer binder as mediums and gels, the addition of other ingredients makes it thick and better handled with knives or palate brushes as opposed to your typical brush.

Pastes are also known to dry quickly, so adding them to professional-grade acrylic paint can make your artwork dry faster. But no matter how you use paste, you can rest assured that it will add texture and detail to your artwork that acrylic paint and other mediums alone could not accomplish.

Want to experiment with acrylic paste for yourself? Look no further than Nova Color’s #218 Tintable Texture Paste and our vast selection of colorful professional-grade acrylic paint available for purchase online today!

What the product does:

Creates texture
Dries to a hard mass
Dry surface can be painted with acrylic paint
Mix with acrylic paint to create matte colors

How to use:

Apply to your non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)
Ensure the texture paste is fully dried before sanding & have fun molding & creating texture
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used.

Tips:

Mix with #207 Nova Gel to avoid cracking
You can mix your Nova Color paints to create colored texture
You can thin your tintable Texture Paste by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Opaque
Sheen: Matte
Consistency: Stiff Paste
Primary Usage: Texture Paste
Special Properties: Chunky mud-like quality when it dries

There are many ways to add texture and dimension to your artwork, but lava gel is perhaps one of the most unique. This thick, acrylic gel medium is formulated for maximum flexibility to help you achieve a distinct look and feel no matter if you apply it in thick or thin layers.

Black lava gel is typically created with minuscule glass beads or black acrylic polymer hexagons to achieve a textured speckled effect. Nova Color’s coarse lava gel maintains its color adhesion, durability, and archival quality and is extremely versatile.

The flexible coarse lava gel can be applied in thick layers to create a dramatic 3D without chipping or cracking on canvas. Or, use a thin layer for a subtle highlight. Like other texture gels, how you use lava gel is up to your preference and the look and feel you want to create.

This special effects medium can also be used on its own or mixed with color. By itself, the dried paint is transparent with black speckles and can change appearance depending on how thick it’s applied. It can be mixed with transparent paint or opaque colors to create a textured acrylic color, or you can apply acrylic paint over dried coarse lava gel to really make the texture pop.

Try this highly flexible and adhesive gel medium from Nova Color today. Easily shop #250 Coarse Lava Gel online and have it delivered to your door in no time.

What the product does:

Creates coarse texture
Dries mottled gray
When dried you can paint with acrylic paint
Mix with acrylic paint to create gray shades

How to use:

Apply to your non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used.

Tips:

You can thin your Coarse Lava Gel by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Clear
Sheen: Glossy
Consistency: Loose Paste
Primary Usage: Paint thickener. Can be used as adhesive
Special Properties: Loosest gel and the most flexible when it dries. Do not use it on vertical surfaces. Do not use it as a topcoat.

A clear loose paste that is used as an acrylic paint thickener, used as an adhesive, & can be mixed with acrylic paint to be used on clothes, garments, & shoes.

What the product does:

Thickens & increases viscosity of acrylic paint (does not compromise color)
Acts as an adhesive
Dries flexible

How to use:

Mix desired amount with Nova Color paint to thicken & increase viscosity
Can be used as a collage adhesive.
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used.

Tips:

Mix with sand, crushed rock, glitter, wood, or other materials to create textural effects
Do not use on vertical surfaces
Do not use as a topcoat
Can be mixed with acrylic paint & used as a fabric paint (clothes, garments, & shoes)
You can thin your Super Gel by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant

If you love creating your own pigments for your artistic endeavors, Novaplex by Nova Color should be a staple in your creative toolkit.

What is Novaplex? It’s a perfectly creamy fluid medium that you can use to create stunning pigments. It’s the ideal mix of binder and water that makes creating pigments a breeze or it can be used to thicken acrylics and make them more flexible for fabric painting.

Novaplex is not a topcoat. Rather, it should be used as a medium to extend your acrylics or create unique pigments of your own. When working with Nova Plex, it’s important to apply it in thin layers to avoid cracking and ensure it dries glossy and clear. Using too much Novaplex or brushing the product too much can make it appear cloudy.

If you want to thin Novaplex to create more liquid acrylics and washes, dilute it with a little bit of water. This medium is naturally creamy and a great adhesive, so adding too much water can result in poor adhesion.

When you’re ready to let your creativity flow, reach for #233 Novaplex. Experiment with different pigments and amounts of nova plex to create a one-of-a-kind palette for your next masterpiece. Learn more about Novaplex and how it can enhance your artistic journey today.

Opacity: Clear

Sheen: Glossy

Consistency: Creamy Fluid

Primary Usage: Medium

Special Properties: Used mainly by artists who make paint using their own pigments. #233 Novaplex is a mix of binder and water. Do not use it as a topcoat.

A clear creamy fluid that is used to create pigments & can be mixed with acrylic paint for fabric painting.

What the product does:

Mix with Nova Color paint to create different pigments (the amount of 233 Novaplex added to the acrylic paint will make the pigment differ)

Mix with acrylic paint for fabric painting or other situations where flexibility is needed

Can be used as an adhesive

Can be used to be mixed with acrylic paint to extend it

How to use Novaplex:

Apply to your non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool

Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)

Tips:

Cloudiness may result from excessive brushing or agitation or brushing after the film has begun to dry

You can thin your Novaplex by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)

Do not allow to dry on brushes or tools

Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use

Dries permanent & is water resistant

Opacity: Opaque
Sheen: Matte
Consistency: Heavy Stiff paste
Primary Usage: Black Texture Paste
Special Properties: Can be painted on. When mixed with paints produces tints. Sandable

An opaque black heavy stiff paste that is used to create sculptural & moldable texture.

What the product does:

Black Texture Paste is used to create 3D structure & texture.
Dries to a hard mass.
Dried Black texture paste can be sanded or painted with acrylic paint.

How to use:

Apply to your non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool.
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers).
Ensure the black texture paste is fully dried before sanding & have fun molding & creating texture.
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions & amount used.

Tips:

Mix with #207 Nova Gel to avoid cracking
You can mix your Nova Color paints to create a colored texture
You can thin your black texture paste by using water (over-thinning with water may result in poor adhesion)
Do not allow it to dry on brushes or tools
Clean your brushes or tools with soap & water after use
Dries permanent & is water resistant