Golden's range of pastes can be used to achieve a variety of effects and expressions. When used in conjunction with acrylic colours they broaden working properties and expand creative possibilities. Unlike gels, pastes are opaque because they contain Marble Dust or other fillers that create a white or clay-tone finish with a variety of textures and properties. Molding Paste can also be used to create foundations for painting either to create texture over a smoother surface, or to smooth out a textured surface. The absorbent qualities of Molding Paste make it suitable as a ground for nearly every painting and drawing media.
Light Molding Paste is over 50% lighter than molding paste. This dramatic weight reduction is beneficial in creating large artworks and thick layers of material. Light Molding Paste dries to an opaque matt finish with good flexibility (less cracking). It is designed to hold stiff peaks for highly textured surfaces and blends easily with colours.