Liquitex Basics White GESSO – 1.89 litres

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Liquitex Basics White GESSO – 1.89 litres

An opaque white gesso to create the ideal absorbency, stiffness and adhesion for paint.

Key Features

  • Gives a matte white, opaque finish which provides a long-lasting base
  • Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for good color adhesion and stability
  • Stiffens your canvases and creates the right absorbency for paint application
  • Establishes a good surface for acrylics, oils, charcoal, pastels or pencil drawings
  • You can use this as a dry base for oil paints, but do not mix with oils

How to Use

  • Use undiluted or thin with up to 25% water
  • Sand hard or shiny surfaces first, apply a thin coat with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paint
  • To create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gesso
  • If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications
  • Add acrylic color to make a tinted gesso

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Liquitex Basics White GESSO – 1.89 litres

An opaque white gesso to create the ideal absorbency, stiffness and adhesion for paint.

Key Features

  • Gives a matte white, opaque finish which provides a long-lasting base
  • Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for good color adhesion and stability
  • Stiffens your canvases and creates the right absorbency for paint application
  • Establishes a good surface for acrylics, oils, charcoal, pastels or pencil drawings
  • You can use this as a dry base for oil paints, but do not mix with oils

How to Use

  • Use undiluted or thin with up to 25% water
  • Sand hard or shiny surfaces first, apply a thin coat with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paint
  • To create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gesso
  • If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications
  • Add acrylic color to make a tinted gesso

Set of 3 wide area brushes to apply gesso:

https://artandcraft.ie/product/white-bristle-flat-brush-set-of-3-30-40-50mm.html

 

Weight2.2 kg
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