A few helpful tips for you. ..1) don't mix your gel with water if you are going to collage with it, your paper will wrinkle 2) a medium can be a sealer but if you plan to keep the artwork I would add an archival sealer 3) Mod Podge isn't a gel, its fluid. It can be used similarly for paper collage but leaves a sticky film and states in the directions that it needs a sealer. I personally don't like or use it 4) mediums were created to change how acrylic paints behave such as become more transparent or extend drying time along with their adhesive uses 5) check out the iridescent gel, its loads of fun

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing these tips Joan!

@LisaFladager

Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks.

@Kayenne54

Жыл бұрын

Used Mod Podge once, didn't realize it needed a sealer, but found out the hard way that it stays sticky permanently. It would probably be useful making one's own "sticky notes" or something to catch all the cat fur, but I'll never buy it again.

@marywagner9927

8 ай бұрын

Many collage artists say to add water to the gel medium.

As a beginner artist, I can't express enough how much I appreciate these videos. I have learned so much from watching your tutorials, and I am constantly impressed with your dedication to teaching and all the efforts you put into sharing your knowledge. Thank you so much!

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! so glad to hear!! thank you so much!!

Thank you Karen. It is an amazing video, clear explanation about the different gels, and how to use them as well. I look forward to watch the next videos.

Thank you so much! I’m just beginning to use different mediums and this helped me a lot!

Your videos are great! It’s like a master class in mixed media. I really appreciate your expertise and willingness to share, thank you!

Just found you ,so thankful ! This is the BEST video i have seen on the different mediums ,you have saved my sanity ,i have a lot to catch up on ,thanks so much .

I am loving your videos. I’m just getting into mixed media and appreciate all learning opportunities. Thanks!!

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Robyn so glad to hear!!

Thank you so much. I was totally confused and would have spent even more money, and yet I actually had exactly what i needed!

Fantastic series! Thank you for this

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

You cleared up a lot of questions for me. Thank you! Looking forward to the videos you will be posting soon.

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

glad to hear, thanks so much!!

Always appreciate detail, reminders and applications. Thanks.

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Judy!!

Love these beginners tutorials! Tyvm!!

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! thank you!!

Thank you so much for this. Yes I was confused. As you mentioned, I have different ones. Also some duplication, by not knowing. Now I know. 😉💗

Thanks for explaining about the various media gels, I’m new to journaling and was a bit confused.

Your videos are the best I’ve seen for explaining all things mixed media to a beginner (me). Looking forward to watching and learning from you!

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Marcie!! xo

Thanks so much for the videos I even took notes going to the craft shop for these mediums after I check out the cost on line

Very Happy I found you! You’ve helped me so much!!

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

AW!! so glad to hear!!

Very educational. Well done. Thank you.

Thank you so much, I was looking for a video on gel mediums, this was so educational!

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much

Thank you so much Keren. Thanks for these wonderful tips!!! will help me in my future projects ! Hugs

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Monika!!

thank you very much i am a beginner and you have change my day! it's hard to understand all the differences between products. merci beaucoup !!!

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

oh wow so glad to hear!! thank you so much!!

You are such a great teacher. I’m begging in this wonderful world of arts. Thank you so much . Love from Mexico 🇲🇽 💕

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

Muchisimas gracias!! me alegra!

Thank you for clearing so many questions that I had about medium.

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much glad to hear!!

So helpful! TFS.

TY. You did a great job and it helps me a lot! 💜

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear!!

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you!

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

Was looking for videos like these, with info on different products, thanks for sharing

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

glad to hear!! thanks!!

Thank you so much for explaining the gel media. I'm a beginner and so confused about gesso, gel and so an and it help me a lot to order not the same things ;)

You are so talented! Thank you for teaching us!

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! thank you!

Thank you, you have helped me understand what I thought was a mine field.

I'm just starting to learn all about this type of mixed media art. This was such a helpful video I really appreciate you posting it. Thank you!

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!!! xo

Thank you! This was very informative!

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much for telling me these things Karen:) I have several kinds of these Gels!! Joyce

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

yes most people have bought them and don't know what to do with them. experimenting is the best solution!!

Thank you very much for explaining the different mediums

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 thank you!!

Wow! I learned so much from this video. Thanks for sharing!!

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Jackie!!!

Thanks a lot it's really helpful..love the details..

Thanks so much for doing these instructional videos! This is very helpful to me.

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Janis! so glad to hear!

Thank you. Very helpful 👍🏽

This video was more like an introduction to Painting class. I was so amazed and impressed and just want to thank you so much!

@KerenTamir

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! thanks so much!

Just a note, Mod Podge is PVA glue, a little more runny, and maybe with some additives, but it is not acrylic. You'll notice the difference in the result when mixed with acrylic paint and if the climate is cold and humid, as it will stay sticky to the touch. The bottle actually tells you to use acrylic sealant to get rid of the tackines. Also, acrylic medium is, AFAIK, more glossy than matt, and the matt finish is achieved through additives. That makes matt finish acrylic mediums an gels a little bit cloudy sometimes.

So helpful!! Thank you! I'm sure I found the answer to a question I asked after watching another of your videos! Texture and stencils.

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

yes I saw your question on the other video and what I used there is modelling paste. I have a whole video dedicated to paste it's called All About Modelling Paste. the products in this video are meant more for gluing although the thicker ones can be put through a stencil as well

@Mizowi75

3 жыл бұрын

@@KerenTamir Thank you! I have started watching that video also and got side tracked. I will be getting back to it again today. : )

Just came across this video - gr8 explanation for all things “medium.” Thank u

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and glad to hear! thank you so much!!

Thanks for sharing your beautiful talent .

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you thanks so much!!

This is done so well. I have never seen a video.this comprehensive and explained so great. I personally found it to be very beneficial. Thank you sooomuch

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much so glad to hear!!

Thanks for making this video. Very easy to understand and very detailed explanation! 🎉 this helped a lot. Thanks so so much ❤

@KerenTamir

Жыл бұрын

so glad to hear! thanks!

Absolutely the best instructional video I've seen on the elements of mixed-media. You are authentic and concise and I love the way you incorporate minute details that are soooo important.♥♥

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for you comment as you wouldn't believe the amount of people that complain and say the opposite lol. I appreciate it so much!

Thanks so much for your help 😍

Thank you, I was just given some Multi Medium Matte (Ranger) but had never used it before and wanted ideas on how it could be used. This has really helped.

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! yes the matte medium from ranger is like the gel mediums in this video.

Very helpful and I finally understand what a gel medium is and how to use it. About to try my first decoupage project with a gel medium. Thank you so much!

@KerenTamir

Жыл бұрын

so glad to hear and Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise on different kinds of mediums and to use them. I am a beginner, your video is really great help. God bless you!

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! so glad it was helpful!!! I have videos on each of the products for mixed media plus a lot of tutorials to help guide you along.

This was the best video to help me become familiar with all the gel mediums out there and narrow down what suits each purpose. I was so overwhelmed by the myriad of similar products available. This was such a helpful video, now I can save some $$ and just get exactly what I need. Thank you for making this video. Very informative and so helpful. I'm subscribing today.

@KerenTamir

5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! I have other videos focusing each of the other mixed media products like gesso, paste, sprays etc

Thank you so much!

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you love your video🙏

Very helpful thank you

Muchas gracias por sus videos, he aprendido mucho

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

denada con mucho gusto!

Thank you so much!🥰🥰🥰

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Thanks !

Thanks for your video it will help me in my future projects ! :)

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear! thank you

Thank you very much for this very informative video. Now I know better these different products, I know which ones to choose ! it's really very useful ! Maybe today there are still new products?Thanks have a good day 🌼😘

Thank you, very helpful

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

This is so good!!!

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

Thank you so much.

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

:) xo

Thank you so much for perfect informations 😊👍😊

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

I just found your channel. Love it...I am just getting into my art and mixed media is one of the art forms that I want to try...Thanks again for your amazing video I look forward to more...HUGS from Sunny warm Nova Scotia...I add where I am from so you know how far you are reaching

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much so glad to hear. I'm not so far!! In ontario (toronto suburbs) I've been to NS its beautiful

Finally I 100% understood ..... thank you so much for sharing 😃🤗

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear!! thanks for letting me know!

This is really information that I need to know. There are no classes for me in my community. You are a fantastic instructor.

@KerenTamir

5 жыл бұрын

oh you're so sweet thank you so much!!

Gel mediums always confused me. Thank you for the priceless information. You are a great teacher.

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! happy to help!

Thank you🙏❤️

So many things to learn, oh my.

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

yes there is a lot but once you get the hang of it its good1

THANKS FOR SHARING SUCH GREAT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL DIFRENT GEL MEDIUM CUZ IM VERY CONFUSED. CUZ I M STARTING THE MIX MEDIA AND I WANT TO LEARN . THANKS FOR SHARING. GOD BLESS HUGS.

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

so glad all your videos helped!!

Thankyou very much for this tutorial. I am a beginner to mix media and I was just going to waste my money on a medium I did not need thanks to you, . I am going over to watch part 2 x x

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear it helped!!

Keren so bful video and generosity explanations thank you

@KerenTamir

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure thank you!

Thank you so much for your videos..I just started mixed media and you are really helping me...I just subscribed...I hope you can do videos on the different types of paint sprays and when to use each type ..ex..shimmertz, distress, etc..thank you

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

yes I will definitely do this in the future, its on my list to do!!

Clarity is the key, thanx a heap.

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Very helpful... thx

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

This is soo informative! I am one of those overwhelmed newbies that are confused by all the terms! Thank you so much!

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

yay so glad to hear. watch the other set of videos in this group on my channel. it will help with the rest of the products.

@simmingaround

6 жыл бұрын

i will thank you! I just bought the dylusions creative journal and I am at a loss as to what to do in it, but I think these videos will help. Do you also have a video on collage and craft paper?

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

I have all sorts of videos. on gesso, sprays, modelling paste and also videos in the dylusions journal. you'll have to go through my channel as I don't know what you like. I also always list all products underneath my videos as well with links.

Very informative. Thank you for this series ~ Jenny

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Jenny!!

Good information!

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wow Keren!!!!! Thank you for the clarification...I almost went and bought even MORE because I didnt think I had the right product....I am finding that I probably have bought an overabundance just due to the confusing nature of the names of all the products!!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video...it is STILL in 2020 educating us~

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Dawn, so glad to hear. these videos I made in 2017 are essential. There's one for almost each medium because there's so many people that just feel overwhelmed with so many different names and products. I'm truly so glad to hear!

@dawnhancock6541

3 жыл бұрын

@@KerenTamir Subbed and will be binge watching your vids....lol

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

that's awesome!! enjoy!! thanks so much!!

Thank you so much for these lessons! I have been very confused prior to watching them. Could you please tell where you purchased the stencil you used in this video, I love the design!

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, you can get it from Blitsy. here is the link: shrsl.com/qbba thank you so much!!

Thank you so much for all your videos! Could I use E6000 to secure heavier items instead of a heavy gel medium?

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not very familiar with E6000, sorry

Nice series!! I’m learning quite a bit. Yep, I’ve been so confused with all different brands & names. I use Ranger Matt medium for gluing items with my card making and Glossy Accents while if I’ve learned correctly is a glossy gel. Correct? I’m now getting into journaling.

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear. Yes the ranger matte medium is for gluing and it acts like the soft gel medium I talked about in the video. The glossy accents is a bit stickier than gel and it is mainly used to make something really glossy. You can also use it as a glue

@daviddrea4786

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to a whole new interest and possibly a whole new passion, there are so many possibilities.

Omg God bless you for this video cutting thru all the b.s that's confusing us!!!

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear it helped!!

Gel medium. Each company has different consistency of glue. Some companies make a better consistency of glue. Mod podge is not good for reborning. The medium helps paint to stick and protects painted surfaces. Great video

Very informative Keren. tfs

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Debbie!!

I noticed matte mod poudge medium has a slight shine to it more like a satin ...not gloss but not as flat as most matte mediums ..thank you for sharing ...From my experience, I can paint over matte but not as well with gloss.

This video has a wealth of info. thank you

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!!

Thank you so much for the video. It helps me understand what it is supposed to do with different project. I’ve been wanting to try a photo transfer using matte medium gel that I watched for like 10 years ago. I just didn’t know the brand of the product and where to buy it, and what department in store it should be. Now that I watched your video I’ve seen these products hundred times but didn’t know that was the same product on that tv show I was watching. All I see was GEL MEDIUM and I thought it was just for panting, sometimes I’ve seen it as a glue, so it really confused me even more. I haven’t even think of photo transfer anymore, now I will use it as a glue. Again thank you the search is over. 😘 Sorry for the long comment.

@KerenTamir

5 жыл бұрын

Ching Scoular so glad to hear. I have a couple of videos on gel transfer specifically. Search through my videos.

@chingscoular6072

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen. I just subscribed to your channel.

I’m new to your channel awesome video thank you

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!! xo

Thanks for this video, question: what sealer would you advise on the Mod Podge to counteract the sticking it causes? love from the Netherlands 💜

@KerenTamir

Жыл бұрын

I would use this to make pages less sticky: amzn.to/3seKMKI distress microglaze

I appreciate you Keren

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Latrisha! xo

Very illuminating video indeed!!!Thank you so much..........i have a question though.All these gels are similar to silicone tubes?..:)..just a question....i am new at crafting...

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

I don't think so but I'm not sure as I haven't use silicone tubes before. the silicone I know is white while these are transparent. but it could be that in different countries its called something else!!

great and very informative! thank you. Can you please explain: (what is a gel transfer)?

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

I can do even better, I can show you in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmuil7mcfNfFnaQ.html or this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/pIqIr6qCmbjagrw.html

@amberasif5615

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you both links were extremely helpful!!!!!

Hi Keren - Would you recommend any of these to use on stencils to protect the background and produce a reverse (transparent) design?

@KerenTamir

4 жыл бұрын

yes I actually just did that in a video. its an art journal with squares in the background. you can use 3D gel for that as its thick to use through the stencil. others will run through underneath

Thank you - this has cleared things up a lot! I'm confused about the beads though; are you using real beads that could be used to make jewelry? Where do you find them so tiny? I love the look they made!

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear! One of the gels already come with beads. The ones I used are sold that way but you can easily use jewlery beads they give great texture.

Thanks for such a great explanation on how to use gel medium, you are right it was so confusing before your video THANKS!!! I have used Mod Podge and the problem is that even when it is dry if you use it on a journal the pages stick together in parts of the page and you will see the brush strokes. Is the Gel Medium not sticky after dry, I see you use it in your journal do you seal it for it to not stick together after you close the journal after dry?

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

HI Ana, the gel medium is better quality for sure in comparison to Mod Podge and smoother. However it could get sticky depending on what you use with it. the gloss one tends to stick more than the matte, that's why I like using matte gel medium, or matte medium. if you use matte modge podge and not semi-gloss it will be better. There is a wax sealant that you can add to your pages so it stops them from sticking. This is the one sold at amazon: amzn.to/2FaygmB

@Annie42NJ

6 жыл бұрын

OMG, thank you so much for your reply and link to the wax I really appreciate it very much ;)

Karen - I don't know if this is an ignorant question but can you mix the gel mediums with spray inks or reinkers to colour them ? Also same question for texture and crackle pastes. Thanks! I'm new to your channel and have found your videos super!

@KerenTamir

2 жыл бұрын

I've mixed it with dry materials and even acrylic paints, It does work with inks for example you ink the mat and then add modelling paste or gel and it turns it to the color of the ink. so I assume it would be the same with the re-inkers as they are concentrated. In terms of sprays I'm not 100% as they are more liquidy. It would be a thing to experiment with. The spray would have to be very pigmented or concentrated I believe. and no question is ignorant, we learn by experimenting and asking

Thanks so much for explaining in detail. Please do a video about modelling paste or texture paste. I have a modelling paste brand campus, which is very fluid. I tried to use it for stencilling but it was not good. It went under the stencil.

@KerenTamir

6 жыл бұрын

Shamila I did one for modelling paste, not sure if you browsed through my videos. and texture paste is coming up soon, if you subscribe you should sign up to be notified of my videos. huge giveaway coming soon as well

@shamilasiddiqui5213

6 жыл бұрын

Keren Tamir Already subscribed dear. Your videos are a great help. I will search for the modelling paste video

Revisiting 👍💜🇧🇷🇫🇮

Hi Karen. Please help me. I’m more confused then ever now. I’ve always journaled but I started art journaling 6mths ago. I love using tissue paper napkins and other elements in my art journal. Ive been using mod podge but it’s not really working that well. I use inks and acrylic paints and stuff to. Which one would you recommend for this kind of art journaling. I was also wondering if these brands are the same as the U.S. art supply brand called impasto that they have on Amazon? It’s a large tub for on 12 or 13.00 which for me is a great price. If you could look at it on Amazon and tell me what you think I would greatly appreciate it. I love you videos. You are an amazing artist.

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

Mod podge is not bad although I prefer artist grade gel medium. If its just tissue paper, napkins or paper I use Liquitex matte medium. However I went to look at the impasto one you said, it looks like the gels I used here. It should work although I've never used that brand as I don't live in the US. Since its inexpensive I would give it a try and see if you're happier than with mod-podge. If not then maybe get Liquitex, golden or finnabair. I prefer matte so it doesn't shine but there's also glossy finishes.

@dawnrano132

3 жыл бұрын

@@KerenTamir thank you so much. I’ve been so confused. May I ask where your from? For some reason I thought you were in the U.S. things are not that great here since the new administration took over. It’s very worrisome. I’ve been art journaling to keep my mind off of things.

@KerenTamir

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Canada, toronto suburbs to be exact.