Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gel has a variety of uses for the acrylic artist. It can be used to extend, or to change the consistency and look of acrylic paint, or as a clear gesso. Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gel is completely transparent with a very thick 'oily' feel, it can be used to thicken and extend paint, and will make the colour more transparent but also increase brilliance. Liquitex Gel can also be used as an adhesive and varnish for decoupage and collage applications.