Join me as I create ten mini collages to compare a range of matte, gloss, and gel mediums to use as an adhesive for collage, mixed media, and art journaling.
In this video I use a whole range of the same art supplies underneath and on top of these mediums for each collage, so we really can compare them exactly. And they really didn’t turn out all the same!
So come along and I will chat through the art supplies I use and my process as we go.
Order of Preference for Quality Performance
These products have been road tested in relation to how they perform for my style of mixed media, with lots of wet layers. They may have been prioritised differently if being road tested for other purposes, such as impasto work or glazing.
These are listed in order of my buying preference if initial outlay cost is not a factor, with 1 as most desirable and 10 as least desirable.
Top Performance for Mixed Media
1.
Golden Regular Gel Matte
2.
Liquitex Matte Gel Medium
3.
Liquitex Matte Medium
Medium Performance for Mixed Media
4.
Atelier Heavy Gel Gloss
5.
Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gel
6.
Dina Wakley Ultra Thick Gel Medium
Low Performance for Mixed Media
7.
Distress Collage Medium
8.
Porta Craft Soft and Heavy Gel Medium
9.
Mod Podge Matte
10.
Dina Wakley Soft Gel Medium
Find out more about these mediums and how to improve their economy on the Resources page.
Disclaimer
The information here is based on my own experience, and as art is all about exploration and there are many variables in methods, materials, and conditions, I understand this information may not be right for you.
