--- product_id: 432549917 title: "Basics Acrylic Additive, Matte Gel Medium, 250ml Tube" brand: "liquitex" price: "102.98 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/432549917-basics-acrylic-additive-matte-gel-medium-250ml-tube store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # slows drying time 250ml thick matte gel retains brush strokes Basics Acrylic Additive, Matte Gel Medium, 250ml Tube **Brand:** liquitex **Price:** 102.98 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art game with matte mastery and endless creative control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basics Acrylic Additive, Matte Gel Medium, 250ml Tube by liquitex - **How much does it cost?** 102.98 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/432549917-basics-acrylic-additive-matte-gel-medium-250ml-tube) ## Best For - liquitex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted liquitex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Master the Matte:** Achieve a flawless matte finish that elevates your artwork with professional subtlety. - β€’ **Boost Color Volume:** Enhance pigment richness and mixability for vibrant, dynamic palettes. - β€’ **Oil-Like Consistency:** Experience the smooth, luxurious feel of oil paint with the convenience of acrylics. - β€’ **Collage-Ready Adhesion:** Strong adhesive properties make layering and mixed media seamless and durable. - β€’ **Extended Creativity Time:** Slow down drying to perfect your color blends and brushwork without rush. ## Overview Liquitex Basics Acrylic Additive Matte Gel Medium is a 250ml thick, translucent gel that enhances acrylic paints by slowing drying time, increasing color volume, and retaining brush strokes. It dries to a professional matte finish and doubles as a strong adhesive for collage work, offering artists an oil-like consistency with the ease of acrylics. ## Description The Everyday Acrylic. Basics is for all - from those new to painting, to experienced artists. This medium viscosity paint is made with lightfast, artist-quality pigments with choice of 80 colors. Everyday acrylic color with a fluid, flowing consistency straight from the bottle. Ultra versatility with superb application. All with a permanent, water-resistant finish when dry. Grab creativity by the hand. Use our fine synthetic bristles to distribute acrylic paint smoothly and evenly, or when texture and leaving your mark are important, reach for natural hair bristles. Opaque and dynamic metallic colors, give a shimmering finish to creative projects: sun-kissed yellow, fiery orange, glowing red, vivid magenta, rich purple, vibrant blue, brilliant aqua, radiant green Basics is our student-quality line, made for everyday use by all kinds of artists. Made with lightfast fine-art pigments in a medium consistency, explore sets containing our most popular Basics colors Basics is the perfect balance of quality and economy. Made for all artists, to the Liquitex standard Push your budget further with Basics. Perfect for everyday use, sketching, and covering large areas. If your paint sticks to it, you can use it. Use on: Canvas, Paper, Wood, Metal, Ceramics, Fabrics Basics Acrylics are tested AP-certified non-toxic - perfect for studio, classroom, and creative use. Basics use the same finely milled pigments as our Professional paints, just in lower concentrations. Liquitex Basics Acrylic Basics Acrylic Gessoes Basics Acrylic Mediums Basics Brush Sets Basics Acrylic Paper Liquitex Basics Canvas Basics Acrylic Fluid What's the difference between Basics and Professional paints? Liquitex Basics and Professional paints differ in pigment load, consistency choices, and range of colors. Liquitex Basics paints strike a balance between affordability or quality, being more economical due to the lower pigment content. Are Basics paints different opacities, like your Professional range? Liquitex Basics paints also have different opacity levels. Check the label for the square symbol: a black square means opaque, an empty square means transparent, and a half-filled square means semi-opaque (⬕) Can I get different consistency of Liquitex Basics paint? Liquitex Basics paints maintain a consistent medium viscosity across all colors for versatility. We also offer Basics Acrylic Fluid for a more fluid viscosity, and Mediums which adapt the character of the paint, changing viscosity and texture. Why would I use Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid product in addittion to Liquitex Basics Acrylic Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid offers artists a paint that is more fluid and flowing. This viscosity can be beneficial when covering large surfaces quickly, as the fluid nature allows it to spread evenly without leaving visible brushstrokes. ## Features - A thick, translucent painting medium - retains brush strokes - Improves colour mixability - increases colour volume and slows down colour drying - Excellent adhesive for collaging. Dries to a matte finish - The acrylic paint maintains an oil-like consistency - when mixed with the Liquitex colours in tubes, it removes the shine ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B09HTWPFM7 | | Best Sellers Rank | 44,781 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) 298 in Paints | | Brand Name | Liquitex | | Colour | Pink | | Colour Code | #FFFFFF | | Container Type | Tube | | Country Of Origin | France | | Coverage | Medium | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (74) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Dry Time In Hours | 16 | | Finish Type | Matte | | Full Cure Time | 1 Hours | | Included Components | Brush | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | True | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Type Name | Basics acrylic additives | | Item Volume | 250 Millilitres | | Manufacturer | Liquitex | | Model Name | Basics Acrylic Additive | | Model Number | 8870311 | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Part Number | 8870311 | | Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Archival quality, Flexible & non-cracking, Ready to use, Reduces the shine of acrylic paints | | Specific Uses For Product | artist painting | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Upc | 887452054122 | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Liquitex - **Colour:** Matte - **Finish type:** Matte - **Size:** 1 count (Pack of 1) - **Item volume:** 250 Millilitres - **Special feature:** Archival quality, Flexible & non-cracking, Ready to use, Reduces the shine of acrylic paints - **Unit count:** 1.0 Count - **Paint type:** Acrylic - **Specific uses for product:** artist painting - **Surface recommendation:** Paper ## Images ![Basics Acrylic Additive, Matte Gel Medium, 250ml Tube - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Ym1iKL+FL.jpg) ![Basics Acrylic Additive, Matte Gel Medium, 250ml Tube - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71L26D0bJaL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Colour Name, Size Name** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What's the difference between Basics and Professional paints?** A: Liquitex Basics and Professional paints differ in pigment load, consistency choices, and range of colors. Liquitex Basics paints strike a balance between affordability or quality, being more economical due to the lower pigment content. **Q: Are Basics paints different opacities, like your Professional range?** A: Liquitex Basics paints also have different opacity levels. Check the label for the square symbol: a black square means opaque, an empty square means transparent, and a half-filled square means semi-opaque (⬕) **Q: Can I get different consistency of Liquitex Basics paint?** A: Liquitex Basics paints maintain a consistent medium viscosity across all colors for versatility. We also offer Basics Acrylic Fluid for a more fluid viscosity, and Mediums which adapt the character of the paint, changing viscosity and texture. **Q: Why would I use Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid product in addittion to Liquitex Basics Acrylic** A: Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid offers artists a paint that is more fluid and flowing. This viscosity can be beneficial when covering large surfaces quickly, as the fluid nature allows it to spread evenly without leaving visible brushstrokes. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what it says on the tin! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 9 May 2026* It’s gel medium, it works, what more is there to say? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 25 April 2026* Love it. Great for collaging. Nice and smooth ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very happy *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 March 2026* Really like this product. Perfect for glueing collage materials on and also sealing them. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/432549917-basics-acrylic-additive-matte-gel-medium-250ml-tube](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/432549917-basics-acrylic-additive-matte-gel-medium-250ml-tube) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*