Usage
Amsterdam gesso blanc is used to prime absorbent surfaces like canvas, wood, cardboard, and paper, providing a stable and adhesive base for acrylic and oil paints in artistic projects.
Advantages
- Ensures excellent adhesion of acrylic and oil paints for enhanced paint application
- Compatible with various surfaces, including canvas (linen or cotton), wood, plywood, cardboard, and paper
- Can be mixed with other gessoes or colored using acrylic paint for customized bases
- Waterproof when dry to protect the prepared surface from moisture damage
- Cleans up easily with water before drying; must be applied above 10°C and stored frost-free
Specifications
- Bottle contains 500 ml of white gesso; made using high-quality acrylic polymer emulsion
- Satisfies standard primer requirements for painting on absorbent surfaces; contains biocidal agents to ensure product safety during use[1][6]
- Dried gesso layer becomes waterproof and provides an even surface texture suitable for further painting[1][3]
- This gesso can be thinned with water or applied thickly to create texture as desired; suitable as a primer even on concrete or brick walls[1]
How it works
The product is spread evenly onto a dust- and grease-free surface. Once dry, it creates an absorbent layer that improves paint stability and adhesion. Gesso can be tinted with color or used alone as a white base.[1][3][8]