Liquitex Effects String Gel Medium creates viscous, honey-like strings of color and a consistency that dries to a textured form with a wet-shine gloss. Add to paints to extend color and increase surface gloss, color depth, and transparency—once mixed, they can be poured, dripped, or brushed out to achieve different effects. Liquitex Effects String Gel Medium is best when mixed with soft body acrylic or acrylic ink paints. It can be intermixed with other Liquitex products to achieve unique effects