SKU:384006
Liquitex 3.78 Litre Gesso Acrylic Medium
A classic titanium white acrylic ground to prepare your surface and add a high level of tooth.
What it does:
- Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for maximum colour adhesion and stability.
- Gives a matte white, opaque finish which provides a professional standard, archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work.
- Stiffens your canvases and creates the optimum absorbency for paint application.
- Establishes a good surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings.
- Always use a quality artist's gesso if you want a lasting, archival base - a low-cost ground will flake and separate from your support, taking your work with it. with proper application and under the right conditions, a professional gesso will last generations.
How to use it:
- Fully intermixable with all liquitex products.
- Use undiluted or thin 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 coat to support with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paint.
- To create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gesso.
- If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications.
- Add acrylic colour for a custom tint - soft body acrylic is the optimum consistency.
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Description
A classic titanium white acrylic ground to prepare your surface and add a high level of tooth.
What it does:
- Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for maximum colour adhesion and stability.
- Gives a matte white, opaque finish which provides a professional standard, archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work.
- Stiffens your canvases and creates the optimum absorbency for paint application.
- Establishes a good surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings.
- Always use a quality artist's gesso if you want a lasting, archival base - a low-cost ground will flake and separate from your support, taking your work with it. with proper application and under the right conditions, a professional gesso will last generations.
How to use it:
- Fully intermixable with all liquitex products.
- Use undiluted or thin 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 coat to support with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paint.
- To create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gesso.
- If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications.
- Add acrylic colour for a custom tint - soft body acrylic is the optimum consistency.
Shipping & Delivery
Processing Time
We aim to process and ship all orders within 1–2 working days, subject to payment and stock availability.
Delivery Time
Estimated delivery time from dispatch:
- Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch (urban): 2–6 working days
- Other areas (including rural and remote): 3–8 working days
Shipping Fees
Standard courier rates apply to all orders. For oversized or heavy items (e.g. large drawing boards or easels), we will contact you before dispatch to confirm the shipping cost and provide a separate quote.
Dangerous Goods
Certain products (e.g. spray paints, alcohol inks) are classified as dangerous goods and require special handling, which may incur additional fees or restrictions. We will contact you before dispatch to confirm these charges and delivery options.
Free Shipping
Free shipping is available during promotional periods on orders meeting the minimum spend (excludes oversized items and some rural addresses). Please check our homepage or announcements for current offers.
Order Tracking
Once your order has shipped, we will email you a tracking number to monitor the delivery status.
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