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Amsterdam Acrylic Transparent Gesso 250 ml
€9.25
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Usage
Amsterdam gesso blanc, 250 ml, is used as a primer to prepare and seal absorbent surfaces such as canvas, wood, paper, and cardboard for acrylic or oil painting. Ideal for artists seeking a stable base before applying paint.
Advantages
- Ensures excellent adhesion for acrylic and oil paints.
- Creates an absorbent surface that enhances paint stability.
- Can be thinned with water for different textures or opacity levels.
- Suits various surfaces including canvas (linen or cotton), wood, plywood, cardboard, concrete, stucco, and brick.
- Waterproof when dry; easy to clean tools with water after use.
Specifications
- Acrylic-based formulation in a white finish; can be mixed with other gessoes or colored with acrylic paint for different effects.
- Quick-drying primer designed for durability; suitable application temperature above 10°C. Store frost-free.[1][4]
- Presents smooth coverage in a single thick layer or multiple thin coats across up to several square meters per bottle depending on surface porosity.[1][5]
- Packed in a wide-mouth plastic bottle facilitating brush access; offers convenient handling during studio work.[2]
How it works
This gesso is applied directly onto clean and grease-free absorbent surfaces using a brush. Once dry—even after one coat—it forms an even layer that binds subsequent layers of paint securely while preventing color seepage through the substrate.[1][7]
