SKU:0054710
Liquitex Basics 250ml Modeling Paste
A thick acrylic putty to create texture on rigid supports and make 3d forms.
What it does:
- Dries to a hard 'stone-like' opaque white matte finish that you can sand or carve.
- Can be used on its own, mixed with colour, or painted once dry.
- Can be painted with acrylics, oils, watercolours, graphite or dry pastels when dry.
- Can be handled like clay.
- Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality.
How to use it:
- Fully intermixable with all liquitex products - basics and professional.
- Use on non-flexible supports only.
- Apply with knife or tool.
- Mix with acrylic colour to make a tinted paste.
- For sculptural texture, build up in thin layers, allowing each to dry.
- Dry slowly by covering loosely with plastic wrap to avoid shrinkage cracks.
- If cracks appear, allow to dry and fill in with another thin layer of paste.
- Ensure it's completely dry before sanding or carving.
- Overpaint once dry with acrylics or most other media.
How not to use:
- Do not use with any non-acrylic compatible media.
- Drying too quickly will cause cosmetic (not structural) cracks.
- Do not use on flexible supports unless mixed with another medium.
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Description
A thick acrylic putty to create texture on rigid supports and make 3d forms.
What it does:
- Dries to a hard 'stone-like' opaque white matte finish that you can sand or carve.
- Can be used on its own, mixed with colour, or painted once dry.
- Can be painted with acrylics, oils, watercolours, graphite or dry pastels when dry.
- Can be handled like clay.
- Maintains paint adhesion, durability and archival quality.
How to use it:
- Fully intermixable with all liquitex products - basics and professional.
- Use on non-flexible supports only.
- Apply with knife or tool.
- Mix with acrylic colour to make a tinted paste.
- For sculptural texture, build up in thin layers, allowing each to dry.
- Dry slowly by covering loosely with plastic wrap to avoid shrinkage cracks.
- If cracks appear, allow to dry and fill in with another thin layer of paste.
- Ensure it's completely dry before sanding or carving.
- Overpaint once dry with acrylics or most other media.
How not to use:
- Do not use with any non-acrylic compatible media.
- Drying too quickly will cause cosmetic (not structural) cracks.
- Do not use on flexible supports unless mixed with another medium.
Shipping & Delivery
Processing Time
We aim to process and ship all orders within 1–2 working days, subject to payment and stock availability.
Delivery Time
Estimated delivery time from dispatch:
- Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch (urban): 2–6 working days
- Other areas (including rural and remote): 3–8 working days
Shipping Fees
Standard courier rates apply to all orders. For oversized or heavy items (e.g. large drawing boards or easels), we will contact you before dispatch to confirm the shipping cost and provide a separate quote.
Dangerous Goods
Certain products (e.g. spray paints, alcohol inks) are classified as dangerous goods and require special handling, which may incur additional fees or restrictions. We will contact you before dispatch to confirm these charges and delivery options.
Free Shipping
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Order Tracking
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