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Acrylic Gesso

Product Description:
DecoArt Gesso is a ready-mixed acrylic primer providing a perfect painting ground for a variety of surfaces. Gesso is bright white and dries to a matte sheen.


Number of Colors / Items: 1

Painting Surfaces:
  • Canvas
  • Foam core
  • Paper
  • Papier Mache
  • Terra cotta
  • Wall board
  • Wood


  • Features and Advantages:
  • Excellent coverage in one coat
  • Highly pigmented
  • Gives excellent"tooth" for painting
  • Dries quickly
  • No cracking
  • Easy to apply
  • May be thinned with water
  • Excellent adhesion qualities
  • Intermixable with acrylics
  • Can be sanded
  • Non-toxic
  • Soap and water clean-up when wet

  • Basic Instructions:
  • Open the jar, remove protective seal, apply directly from the jar with a brush or pour into plastic plate or tray and apply with a roller and let dry.
  • Wash tools and clean work area immediately after use.
  • Close lid tightly when not in use to prolong shelf life.

  • Tools for Application:
  • Brush
  • Roller
  • Sponge

  • Appearance:
  • Wet: smooth, creamy, opaque
  • Dry: bright white color, matte finish

  • Techniques/Typical Uses:
  • Applied to canvas, wood, paper etc. as a primer. May be sanded between coats for smooth finish.
  • Use as a primer for floor cloths.
  • Use under collages and altered art to provide body for heavy embellishment.
  • Use when creating art journals. Apply on paper to add extra strength and prevent paints from seeping through.
  • Tint Gesso with Americana or Crafter's acrylic to enhance painting ground. Stamp or stencil images on surface.

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