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Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237ml (8-oz), White
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Brand | Liquitex |
Color | White |
Finish Type | Matte |
Size | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
Item Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces |
Special Feature | Non Toxic |
Unit Count | 8.0 Fl Oz |
Paint Type | Acrylic |
Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
Surface Recommendation | Canvas,Metal,Paper,Wood |
About this item
- Surface protector that seals surfaces for painting
- Can be tinted with acrylic colors but is not to be mixed with oil paints
- PREPARE - A premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint; Excellent base coat primer for many applications, including murals; one coat is usually all that is required
- MULTIPLE SURFACE - Prime your surfaces and add tooth, ready for paint application; Professional gessoes create the ideal absorbency, texture and archival ground on supports of all types - from canvas to metal
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Product information
Brand | Liquitex |
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Color | White |
Finish Type | Matte |
Size | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
Item Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces |
Special Feature | Non Toxic |
Unit Count | 8.0 Fl Oz |
Paint Type | Acrylic |
Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
Surface Recommendation | Canvas,Metal,Paper,Wood |
Item Form | Gel |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Is Waterproof | False |
Model Name | Professional Gesso |
Package Information | Bottle |
Coverage | Medium |
Product Dimensions | 2.25 x 2.25 x 5.5 inches |
Item model number | 5308 |
ASIN | B000KNNL26 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,267 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #3 in Paint Primers & Sealers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
Country of Origin | France |
Date First Available | November 16, 2006 |
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Product Description
Liquitex offers the broadest range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. Surface Prep Mediums are used to seal prime and add tooth (for color adhesion) to all surfaces such as canvas wood paper and metal. This same preparation is used for both acrylic and oil paint. Our professional gessoes usually take just one coat, and adding Liquitex Soft Body color to any gesso creates customized tints and primers. Liquitex Gesso Surface Prep Medium is a premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint. Excellent base coat primer for many applications, including murals; one coat is usually all that is required. Can be applied to any material or surface that will accept traditional acrylic media, such as canvas, paper, wood, etc. Liquitex Surface Prep Mediums are lightweight, non-toxic, and dry to a water-resistant, non-yellowing surface. APPLICATION: Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water. When thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium to thin gesso. Tint with up to 10% Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body Artist Colors. Visit our Liquitex Amazon Storefront for full product assortment.This package contains 8oz/237mL of Gesso.
From the brand
WE ARE LIQUITEX
Developing and offering the boldest range of acrylic paints, mediums and tools to help everyone take an idea, big or small.
From the manufacturer
Liquitex Acrylic Mediums
In addition to the widest array of Professional and Student colors, Liquitex offers the broadest possible range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. We understand that mediums are often a difficult concept to grasp until you actually dive into them, so we’ve tried to simplify usage by classifying products in three distinct categories: Prep, Paint, and Finish.
Prep
Surface preparations set the foundation for stable and permanent color applications by sealing and adding tooth to almost any painting surface. We offer five different types of prep products available to accommodate all types of work.
Paint
Within the painting category, there are several different types of products you would use besides the color itself. They are Fluid Mediums, Gel Mediums, Additives, and Texture Gels. Each of these products are explained further within this brochure. These painting mediums allow an artist to adjust the working and optical properties of the paint film to accomplish an astonishing variety of techniques and applications.
Finish
Varnishes are applied over a completed piece of work to change or unify the surface sheen and protect the painted surface from the environment and ultraviolet light.
Whether you are Prepping the surface, Painting the masterpiece, or adding the crucial Finishing touch, Liquitex offers the proper medium to achieve any desired result. Explore your possibilities even further by mixing Liquitex acrylic color with any of our mediums.
Explore the possibilities
Prep
Paint
Finish
All Surface Preps
- Flexible/non-cracking
- Does not yellow over time
- If using more than 1 coat, sanding between coats is recommended
- Adding Liquitex Soft Body color to any gesso creates customized tints and primers
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparations are used to seal, prime and add tooth (for color adhesion) to all surfaces such as canvas, wood, paper and metal. This same preparation is used for both acrylic and oil paint. Our professional gessoes usually take just 1 coat.
Surface Preparations available:
- BASICS Gesso
- White Gesso
- Clear Gesso
- Super Heavy Gesso
- Colored Gesso
White Gesso
The classic white sealer and ground for absorbent surfaces, such as canvas, paper, or wood. Provides the proper surface sizing, tooth and absorbency for acrylic and oil paints. Traditional gesso is meant to be opaque titanium white for good coverage. Two coats are recommended under oil color.
Clear Gesso | Super Heavy Gesso | Colored Gesso | BASICS Gesso | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
7,300
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Also available: | Clear Gesso provides an ideal degree of tooth for pastel, oil pastel, graphite, and charcoal as well as an excellent ground for acrylic and oil paints. | An innovative, impasto, titanium white gesso having the ability to hold sculptural shape. | Establishes a color ground while providing all the attributes of traditional acrylic gesso. | BASICS Gesso is a good quality, value, priced surface preparation alternative to professional grade gesso. |
This gesso is ideal for painting over colored or patterned surfaces. | Ideal for thick and sculptural application with a knife or brush. | As with traditional gesso, colored gessoes also give opaque surface coverage. | Usually takes two coats to seal supports. |
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Customers like the clarity, value, coverage, quality and white of the gesso. For example, they mention it dries crystal clear, works well priming wood panels for oil paint and that it goes on with a whitish tint.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the gesso. They mention that it works well, it has just enough tooth to make pleasing, and it works great priming wood panels for oil paint. They also say that it coats perfectly, dries quick, and is great for texturing a canvas before painting.
"...sealed completely, therefore this gesso will not dry out and become useless, allowing you to use it for a long period of time!..." Read more
"...This gesso worked like a charm, and has just enough "tooth" to make pleasing results on my watercolor paper...." Read more
"Easy to use and works well, good value." Read more
"works nice- i mix with acrylic paints to create custom colors and use it on heavy watercolor paper to prep for pastel paintings- It results in a..." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the gesso. They mention it has a whitish tint, but dries crystal clear. Some say it's a great dry, absorbent gesson that driers quickly. Some mention that it dry completely smooth and that it won't dry out. Overall, most are satisfied with the clarity and texture of the product.
"...Liquitex container closes sealed completely, therefore this gesso will not dry out and become useless, allowing you to use it for a long period of..." Read more
"Bought this to use for doll customs. It has a great texture and tooth after drying. Feels just like drawing on paper." Read more
"...Whatever! REGRET! It dried too quickly & f l a k e d o f f !..." Read more
"...Liquitex gesso came right out, and since it has very low odor and dries quickly, I had absolutely no problems or complaints...." Read more
Customers like the value of the art and craft supply. They say it's well worth the price, helps to save a little money, and is a good purchase.
"Easy to use and works well, good value." Read more
"...I hope this tip helps to save a little money!! Take care and be well!!" Read more
"...I’m no expert and certainly not a “real” artist, but this stuff is worth the money!" Read more
"...this is the best gesso there is. and here on Amazon, it is the best price by almost half from a local art store, HALF the price!" Read more
Customers like the coverage of the black gesso. They say it has great coverage with just one coat, and it covers a regular canvas nicely without additional coats. It also covers white paper or clay well, and with two coats on raw linen. Customers also say it's smooth and goes a long way, and they need less to cover the same surface.
"Really awesome coverage and flow" Read more
"...which helps stop the canvas soaking up the paint so much with a better even coverage...." Read more
"This black gesso has full coverage! I bought a paint retarder and I'm going to try it in colors to paint over dry black gesso on canvas...." Read more
"It's gesso. White. The coverage was pretty good; I primed two new canvases with it and covered up some damage and staining on an old one with two..." Read more
Customers find the gesso easy to work with and apply. They say it's smooth, dries quickly, and is clear. Customers also say it makes painting so much easier and faster, and it flows onto supports with ease.
"...This is an excellent clear gesso. It goes on easy and thin, without waste...." Read more
"Easy to use and works well, good value." Read more
"This is such a great product. Very smooth and easy to work with." Read more
"...Anyway, I found the Liquitex gesso easy to work with; it washes right off with warm water and some dishwashing liquid...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the gesso. They say it's a great way to prep canvases, surfaces for oil painting, and priming canvas. It's also good for preparing paper for soft pastels, and surfaces that may not take paint very well. Customers also say it works for paper crafting needs and is perfect as a primer.
"...It's quite thick. You can use AS IS, or water it down. Versatile!" Read more
"What a great way to prep canvases! I’m new to paint by number kits, and this gesso makes a huge improvement...." Read more
"...It’s amazingly versatile" Read more
"...Not only is this really good for surface prep, but I also like to mix it with my lower quality acrylics to make it more opaque or mattify it...." Read more
Customers like the thickness of the gesso. For example, they say it's professional grade, thick enough for good coverage, and light consistency. Some mention that it allows them to resurface thin pages of their basic composition book.
"...This is an excellent clear gesso. It goes on easy and thin, without waste...." Read more
"this is theeeeee thickest gesso, ever. love this stuff and will be using it for all my plywood panel prep before tackling an oil painting...." Read more
"I like the thickness of the product. You can water it down if you like. I did try Vallejo and found it to be runny so this is definitely better." Read more
"This is much thicker than I was expecting and probably won't order again...." Read more
Customers like the white of the art and craft supply. They say it goes on with a whitish tint, but dries crystal clear. They also say it's more pigmented, more flexible, more opaque, more coverage, and more tooth. It works great for a workable pastel surface and leaves a nice gray background. Customers also love the clear to layer over colors already painted on canvas and say it covers even the darkest colors very easily.
"...Iridescent Medium: Mixed with watercolor, made the applied color very shimmery. Didn't give any issues over the Gesso...." Read more
"...paint -- it stays in suspension for a long time and the pigment doesn't seem to settle to the bottom, like most latex paints do...." Read more
"...It's a little rough otherwise. It's a bit milky, especially where it's thicker...." Read more
"Enjoyed using the gesso. It’s grey neutral and can be sanded down very easily...." Read more
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my only gripe is the plastic jar was damaged in transit, but i used plumbing tape to seal it back up.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024