Golden Artist Acrylic Gesso (236ml Jar)

Golden Gessos are ready-to-use liquid grounds formulated for the use of acrylics on any commonly used painting surface. They are flexible and can be applied in thin layers to conform to a variety of textured surfaces without cracking. Gesso provides a "tooth" to the support that promotes the adhesion of the paint system.

Modify Golden Gesso by mixing it with a variety of mediums. Spray it, or apply it with brush, roller, or trowel. At least three layers of gesso are needed for oil painting over acrylic gesso.

Golden Artist Colors Gesso is a premium, flexible, and highly pigmented acrylic waterborne ground designed to seal, prime, and add "tooth" to surfaces like canvas, wood, and panels. Available in white, black, and a sandable hard formula, it is suitable for both acrylic and oil painting, increasing artwork longevity. 

Key Features and Tips:

• Application: Apply with a brush, roller, or spray; it can be thinned with up to 25% water.
• Usage: Ideal for acrylics, oils, oil sticks, and mixed media.
• Drying: Dries flexible and, for best results, should be applied in multiple thin layers, with 1-3 hours of drying time between coats.
• Surface Prep: At least two coats are recommended for proper surface, with three or more for oil painting.
• Formulation: It is a waterborne acrylic dispersion with high archival quality (Lightfastness Rating I). 
   

Specialized Gesso Types:

• Sandable Hard Gesso: Specifically for rigid supports (wood, metal), this formula dries much harder than regular gesso, allowing for smooth sanding, ideally via wet-sanding.