It contains a blend of pigments to give a matte black opaque base that instantly removes color from your surface and allows you to build depth.
Prime surfaces and add a high level of tooth for maximum adhesion and color stability
Strengthens your canvases and creates optimal absorbency for paint application, providing a professional standard archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work.
Establishes a suitable surface for preliminary pencil or charcoal drawings.
Always use a quality artist's gesso if you want a durable archival base; a low-cost piece of land will flake and separate from its support, taking your work with it. With proper application and under the right conditions, a professional gesso like this will last for generations.
How to use it
Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products
Use undiluted or diluted with up to 25% water; when thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium
Sand hard or shiny surfaces first, apply a thin layer of base coat with a wide, flat brush and let dry at least 24 hours before starting to paint.
To create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply plaster.
If using as a base for oils, apply 2 to 4 coats and sand between applications
