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Jerry's World's Greatest White Acrylic Artist Gesso PrimerSave Up to56%Off list
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Ultra-smooth, ultra-white gesso primer for fine art in acrylics and oils! To produce a true masterpiece, begin at the base — with Jerry's World's Greatest Gesso! This acrylic gesso primer paint is highly pigmented, bright white, with a thick, creamy consistency and… Ultra-smooth, ultra-white gesso primer for fine art in acrylics and oils! To produce a true masterpiece, begin at the base — with Jerry's World's Greatest Gesso! This acrylic gesso primer paint is highly pigmented, bright white, with a thick, creamy consistency and smooth, even tooth for ideal paint adhesion. How to use gesso: Coat your chosen canvas, panel or board with steady, even strokes, allow to dry, and sand to the desired finish. For the best coverage, apply a few coats in this manner, altering the brushstroke direction each time, and you'll achieve the perfect surface for any artwork in acrylics, oils and alkyds! Jerry's World's Greatest Gesso is the ideal choice for any artist from student to professional: for the finest art from the ground up, buy the best selling, Jerry's World's Greatest Gesso Paint! Key Features: * Bright white acrylic gesso primer * Thick, creamy consistency * Smooth, even-toothed finish * Sold in quart or gallon pails * Non-yellowing Perfect For: * A uniform painting surface * Artwork in acrylics, oils & alkyds * Beginner & professional artists * The basis of a masterpiece! See More -
New York Central® Acrylic GessoSave Up to55%Off list
Starting At: 4.59
Professional grade gesso for archival results New York Central® Gesso is a professional grade acrylic ground. It’s perfect for a variety of surfaces, from canvas to metal. You can apply the gesso with a palette knife to create a rough texture or sand between coats to achieve a smooth result.… Professional grade gesso for archival results New York Central® Gesso is a professional grade acrylic ground. It’s perfect for a variety of surfaces, from canvas to metal. You can apply the gesso with a palette knife to create a rough texture or sand between coats to achieve a smooth result. Once dry, New York Central® Gesso makes a sturdy base for graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, acrylic, and oil paints. You can even mix it with acrylic paint to create a toned background. Key Features: * Professional grade acrylic gesso * Matte white, opaque finish * Non-yellowing, acid-free, and archival * Flexible and non-cracking * Water-resistant once dry * Intermixable with acrylic paint * Optimal absorbency rate for paints Perfect For: * Priming raw canvas, panels, or paper * Acrylic and oil paints * Preparing wood and metal surfaces * Charcoal, pencil, and oil pastel * Creating a smooth or textured foundation * Adding a high level of tooth to a surface Acrylic Gesso Instructions: * Use at full strength or thin with up to 25% water. When thinning more than 25%, create an equal mix of water and matte medium. * Sand slick surfaces first. Apply a thin coat with a flat brush and let dry for 24 hours before painting. * To create a smoother base, sand the dried gesso and reapply. * Acrylic painters should apply at least two coats. * Oil painters should apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications. * To create a colored background, gradually add acrylic paint to the gesso until you reach your desired tone. Stir until thoroughly blended. Apply as normal. See More -
New York Central® Colossus Varnish BrushesSave Up to67%Off list
Starting At: 52.99
Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The ultimate brush for laying down large areas of color The Colossus Varnish Brushes are the best varnish brushes on the market that can do so much more! You can cover a larger area because the brush features an internal fluid reservoir that holds paint or varnish… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The ultimate brush for laying down large areas of color The Colossus Varnish Brushes are the best varnish brushes on the market that can do so much more! You can cover a larger area because the brush features an internal fluid reservoir that holds paint or varnish in addition to the brush tips, which retain a considerable amount of fluid. Besides, these brushes are triple-thick, making them the ultimate brush for laying down large areas of paint, either thin ink or heavy impasto, as well as varnishes and gels of all sorts. Very fine 0.15mm PBT tapered filament allows for the most versatile use from varnishing to impasto painting to large scale lettering. The fine synthetic bristles do not leave any traces or marks when varnishing, creating a seamlessly smooth finish. The hair is purposely set at an angle allowing the user to hold the brush at a comfortable 45˚ angle. The high-quality filament, stainless steel ferrules, solid beech wood, and skilled craftsmanship contribute to a long brush life and are ultimately a great value! Key Features: * High-quality 0.15mm PBT tapered filament * Stainless steel ferrule * Solid beech wood handle * Brush tips retain a lot of paint * Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany * Huge paint reservoir within the brush * Excellent shape retention * Comfortable to hold at 45˚ angle * Perfect For: * Varnishing * Oil and acrylic paint of any viscosity * Fluid acrylic to heavy body * Thin ink or watercolor * Oversized calligraphy or lettering * Covering large areas * Heavy impasto techniques See More -
Creative Inspirations Acrylic White GessoSave Up to50%Off list
Starting At: 8.49
Exceptional Value Gesso in both 500ml and 1.8L Jugs Creative Inspirations White Gesso is designed with the bulk user in mind, but does not sacrifice quality for quantity! Perfect for artists, venues, schools, instructors, and art leagues this smoothly applying white acrylic gesso bonds to the… Exceptional Value Gesso in both 500ml and 1.8L Jugs Creative Inspirations White Gesso is designed with the bulk user in mind, but does not sacrifice quality for quantity! Perfect for artists, venues, schools, instructors, and art leagues this smoothly applying white acrylic gesso bonds to the substrate well. Like more expensive primers, Creative Inspirations White Gesso sands easily between applications, to create the perfect desired texture for painting mediums. The 1.8L jug accepts any standard pump dispenser, making it ideal for multiple users to pump out the perfect amount of gesso for their priming needs. Creative Inspirations White Gesso is ideal for adding additional primer to dry, thinly primed student-grade or hobby quality canvases, to provide a smoother, better bonding surface for acrylic or oils. For priming raw canvas or heavier paper surfaces, three coats of primer are recommended to properly seal the material and give a consistent white surface texture for painting. Creative Inspirations White Gesso is the perfect priming foundation. It is an ideal primer for use with Art Journaling, due to its smooth application and clean white color. Key Features:* Smooth application* Clean white color* Value sizing for cost savings* Non-Toxic* Available in 500ml jar & 1.8L jug* Smooth applying white acrylic gesso * Sands easily between applications* Excellent coverage Perfect For:* Ideal for adding additional primer to dry* Classrooms, Universities, Art Leagues* Painting Party venues* Artists priming large canvases* Art Journaling* Better bonding surface for acrylic or oils* See More -
Creative Mark Disposable Varnish Brush SetSave Up to45%Off list
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…wood * A guilt-free price for a single-use brush Perfect For: * Uncomplicated, easy varnish application * One time use * Easy cleanup, no need to wash, just throw away * Use with most paints, stains, varnish, and gesso * Applying brush-on adhesives * Many projects around the home or studio Stop trying to get the varnish out! Use a disposable brush instead We all know that varnish brushes are almost impossible to clean. No matter how much soap or water you use, the bristles never look or perform the same way again. Worst of all, hairs often fall out and cause even more frustration. Creative Mark’s Disposable Varnish Brushes are made for single-use and make varnishing a quick and easy process. Soft white synthetic filaments ensure even application, and extra strong glue keeps the hair in the ferrule. Imagine no hairs stuck to your work and no brush to clean! It’s all possible with the six-pack of Disposable Varnish Brushes. Clean-up is easy; just throw away when you’re finished. Key Features: * Value pack of six 2" wide brushes * Uniquely designed for the smooth application of varnish * Soft brush tips deliver a smooth, even finish * Extra strong glue keeps bristles in place * Triple crimped ferrule * Short wooden handles, made of unfinished wood * A guilt-free price for a single-use brush Perfect For: * Uncomplicated, easy varnish application * One time use * Easy cleanup, no need to wash, just throw away * Use with most paints, stains, varnish, and gesso * Applying brush-on adhesives * Many projects around the home or studio See More -
Bonn Bristle Blend Mottlers by Creative MarkSave Up to69%Off list
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Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Mottler Brushes for Large Scale Works or Varnish & Gesso Applications The Bonn Bristle Blend Mottler brushes are designed to be an extension of your hand, giving you superior control for dependable results time after time. The Bonn brushes use an exclusive… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Mottler Brushes for Large Scale Works or Varnish & Gesso Applications The Bonn Bristle Blend Mottler brushes are designed to be an extension of your hand, giving you superior control for dependable results time after time. The Bonn brushes use an exclusive blend of the finest bristle hair and synthetic filament hair. The hair is shaped into a bundle by hand and tied. The flat ferrules flatten the bundle to form a perfectly even broad stroke and are then glued into the ferrule. The nickel-plated ferrule of the brush tightly holds the brush head to the handle and is affixed additionally with stainless steel staples. The tightly secured bristle bundle and ferrule reduce bristle hair shedding on painting surfaces. The Bonn hair blend is very durable and holds up to all surfaces, even rough and irregular ones! Each Bonn Bristle Blend Mottler is handmade in Germany by highly trained artist brush makers. Bonn Bristle Mottlers are both large scale painting brushes, precision priming brushes for oil or acrylic painting! Key Features:* Natural flagged ends hold and release color evenly through the stroke* Natural and synthetic bristle blend* Hand-shaped and tied mottler* Provides superior brush response and controlled strokes* Flat paddle-style hardwood forest green varnished handles* Nickel-plated ferrules and stainless steel staple bonding prevent loose hair* Unique hair blend is extremely durable* The tight bristle bundle reduces hair shedding* Holds up to all surfaces, even rough and irregular ones!* Handmade in Germany* Perfect For:* Acrylic or oil paint* Varnish or gesso application* Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas* Painting on rough and irregular surfaces* Large scale works and murals* Artists of all skill levels See More -
GOLDEN GessoSave Up to30%Off list
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…GOLDEN's Gesso is formulated to be flexible and is highly pigmented for greater opacity. White Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) and Black Gesso (Opaque Acrylic Primer) The gesso is rich, opaque, and creates an excellent surface on which to paint! * GOLDEN White and Black Gesso: White Gesso… A variety of ways to prepare materials for acrylic paintings GOLDEN Acrylic Gesso in Black, White & Sandable offer artists a variety of ways to prepare materials for acrylic paintings or other art media such as oil, alkyds, charcoal, pastels and even watercolor! GOLDEN Gesso is designed to penetrate supports and provide a surface to which paint can adhere. Proper preparation with GOLDEN Gesso increases the life span of artwork. GOLDEN's Gesso is formulated to be flexible and is highly pigmented for greater opacity. White Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) and Black Gesso (Opaque Acrylic Primer) The gesso is rich, opaque, and creates an excellent surface on which to paint! * GOLDEN White and Black Gesso: White Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) and Black Gesso (Opaque Acrylic Primer) are ready-to-use formulations for painting on most surfaces. They are flexible and can be applied in thin layers to conform to a variety to textures without cracking. For oil painting, we recommended that at least three layers of gesso. Gesso can be mixed with acrylic colors to produce a range of colored grounds. GOLDEN White Gesso* GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso: GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) is formulated with 100% acrylic dispersion polymer and can be sanded to provide surfaces that are smoother and more even than those created using regular gesso. GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso is formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion. It contains high levels of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and talc to produce an easily sanded surface. NOTE: This product is designed for rigid substrates only and is NOT to be used on flexible materials, as cracking may occur. See More -
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic GessoSave Up to35%Off list
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Opaque, Matte, White Acrylic Gesso! Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso is made of an excellent student-quality formula that is ideal when you're starting out on a budget or when you're experimenting. This white priming ground can be used on a variety of absorbent surfaces where acrylic colors, polymers,… Opaque, Matte, White Acrylic Gesso! Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso is made of an excellent student-quality formula that is ideal when you're starting out on a budget or when you're experimenting. This white priming ground can be used on a variety of absorbent surfaces where acrylic colors, polymers, oil colors, tempera or casein will be applied. Dries within minutes to a brilliant white. Can be tinted with acrylic colors before application for brilliant colored grounds. Key Features: * Opaque, matte finish * Titanium White Acrylic Gesso * Improves adhesion & durability of canvas * Non-yellowing * Dries within minutes Perfect For: * Traditional or colored ground * Artists, crafters, students * Acrylic, oil, tempera, or casein * People on a budget * Application on a variety of absorbent surfaces See More -
Winsor & Newton Artists Acrylic Gesso PrimersSave Up to40%Off list
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…Both non-yellowing, flexible gessoes are perfect primers for all your acrylic, oil, and alkyd paintings! Clear Gesso - With all the tooth, absorbency, and fast-drying properties you need in a gesso, only completely clear! Not milky like some other "clear" gessoes, the unpigmented Artists' Acrylic… Seals and stabilizes surface prior to painting, adding tooth for good adhesion! Because a high-quality painting begins with a high-quality base, start your painting right with Artists' Acrylic Clear or White Gesso! Both offer excellent tooth for great paint adhesion, are fast drying, and have a balanced absorbency. The White Gesso has a very high level of pigmentation for maximum opacity and covering power, meaning that 1 to 2 coats on unprimed canvas is all you need. The Clear Gesso is exactly that: clear, not milky like some other "clear" gessoes. It can be tinted with acrylics to add some color to your primer or used alone to allow the qualities of your canvas or board to show through. It also makes a great ground for pastels or charcoal. Both non-yellowing, flexible gessoes are perfect primers for all your acrylic, oil, and alkyd paintings! Clear Gesso - With all the tooth, absorbency, and fast-drying properties you need in a gesso, only completely clear! Not milky like some other "clear" gessoes, the unpigmented Artists' Acrylic resin base dries absolutely transparent; allowing you to either tint it with acrylics for a colored primer, or to use it alone and permit the qualities of your canvas or painting surface to show through. Perfect for acrylics, oils, and alkyds, it also makes an excellent ground for charcoals or pastels. White Gesso - With superior quality Artists' Acrylic resin base and a high level of pigmentation, this non-yellowing gesso gives the maximum of coverage in as little as one coat! (Though 2 coats are recommended for oil paintings) Fast-drying, flexible, and with a balanced absorbency, this gesso provides the perfect level of tooth to ensure good adhesion of your paint. Use it straight from the pot (dilution is not recommended) to provide a sealed and stabilized surface for all your acrylic, oil and alkyd paintings! Key Features:* High quality base for acrylic painting* Excellent tooth for paint adhesion* Fast drying properties* Non-yellowing gesso Perfect For:* Priming canvas for acrylic, oil and alkyd paintings* Excellent ground for charcoal and pastels* Professional artists* Providing a sealed, stabilized surface You might also be interested in:* Winsor & Newton Artists' Acrylic Mediums and Additives* Winsor & Newton Artists' Acrylic Varnishes See More -
Liquitex Acrylic Gesso Surface Prep MediumsSave Up to39%Off list
Starting At: 12.25
…and non-yellowing when dry Super Heavy Gesso - An innovative Titanium White gesso that holds structural shape until dry. It has all the attributes of traditional acrylic gesso and is ideal for thick and sculptural applications. AP non-toxic. White Gesso - A white priming ground to be used on a… Create the perfect absorbency, texture and archival ground Liquitex Gesso is an acrylic-based gesso that provides excellent "tooth" and adhesion to a wide variety of supports and surfaces such as canvas, wood, paper, and metal. Liquitex professional gessoes usually take just one coat and are the perfect surface preparation for oil or acrylic paint. You can thin the gesso with up to 25% water depending on your thickness preferences. Compatible with Liquitex High Viscosity and Medium Viscosity Acrylics, you can create a custom-colored ground. With Liquitex Gesso, you can prime your substrates with an archival ground and create the perfect level of absorbency and texture at the same time. Key Features: * Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth * Stiffens canvases * Optimum absorbency for paint application * Professional archival base * Will last generations * Fully mixable with all Liquitex products * Use undiluted or thin with up to 25% water * If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications Perfect For: * Acrylic and oil painters * Creating a surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings * Dry ground for oils * Custom colored grounds * A uniform painting surface * Artwork in acrylics, oils & alkyds * Professional artists Clear Gesso - Use for masking under-paintings and unique grounds in presentation for over-paintings. Ideal high tooth surface for pastel, oil pastel, graphite, and charcoal. Flexible and non-yellowing when dry Super Heavy Gesso - An innovative Titanium White gesso that holds structural shape until dry. It has all the attributes of traditional acrylic gesso and is ideal for thick and sculptural applications. AP non-toxic. White Gesso - A white priming ground to be used on a variety of absorbent surfaces where acrylic colors, polymers, oil colors, tempera or casein will be applied. Dries within minutes to a brilliant white. Tint with acrylic colors before application for toned grounds. Black Gesso - This Colored Gesso usually covers in one coat and is flexible, non-cracking, and non-yellowing. It provides the right amount of tooth and adhesion to a variety of surfaces. Use it alone or dilute with up to 25% water. Neutral Gray Gesso - This colored gesso contains a blend of pigments that produce a matte grey opaque finish, which allows you to build depth from a neutral grey base. Usually covers in one coat and is flexible, non-yellowing, and non-cracking. Use it alone or dilute with up to 25% water. Liquitex Colored Gesso is hue balanced and can be tinted with Soft or Heavy Body Acrylics. See More -
Gamblin Oil Painting GroundSave Up to25%Off list
Starting At: 18.75
…top will better retain their color saturation* Lower absorbency * Thicker than acrylic gesso* Can be applied on top of acrylic gesso Because the percentage of pigments is so much higher than in acrylic “gesso”, painters need only apply TWO coats of Gamblin Ground instead of the recommended four… Makes a strong, bright, non-absorbent foundation for oil paintings Gamblin Oil Painting Ground makes a strong, bright, non-absorbent foundation for oil paintings. Gamblin Ground is formulated from alkyd resin, titanium dioxide, and calcium carbonate – titanium dioxide gives opacity, while calcium carbonate gives tooth for strong adhesion. Gamblin Ground makes a brighter and less-absorbent ground layer compared to acrylic “gesso” – meaning that oil paint layers on top will better retain their color saturation. In addition, the lower absorbency allows for “reductive” underpainting techniques when painters need to wipe back to the white of the Ground. Key Features:* See video - Ground Application* Makes a strong, bright, non-absorbent foundation for oil paintings* Formulated from alkyd resin, titanium dioxide, and calcium carbonate* Brighter and less-absorbent ground layer * Oil paint layers on top will better retain their color saturation* Lower absorbency * Thicker than acrylic gesso* Can be applied on top of acrylic gesso Because the percentage of pigments is so much higher than in acrylic “gesso”, painters need only apply TWO coats of Gamblin Ground instead of the recommended four coats of acrylic. Fabric supports should be sized with PVA Size before applying Gamblin Ground. Also, Gamblin Ground can be applied on top of acrylic gesso for a brighter white, less-absorbent ground layer. Gamblin Ground is thicker than acrylic gesso, and requires different application techniques See More -
GOLDEN Absorbent GroundSave Up to30%Off list
Starting At: 14.90
…Ground is an acrylic liquid surfacing medium that can be used to create a porous, paper-like surface on many different substrates. Applied over gessoed canvas, the Absorbent Ground allows for raw canvas-like staining on a protected substrate. It also allows watercolors to be used on canvas. It is… Create a porous, paper-like surface on many different substrates GOLDEN Absorbent Ground is an acrylic liquid surfacing medium that can be used to create a porous, paper-like surface on many different substrates. Applied over gessoed canvas, the Absorbent Ground allows for raw canvas-like staining on a protected substrate. It also allows watercolors to be used on canvas. It is uniquely formulated for unsurpassed absorbent action when dry. Key Features:* Sizes: 8oz, 16oz, 32oz & 1 Gallon* Create a porous, paper-like surface on many different substrates* Applied over gessoed canvas* Lightfast, permanent, and flexible* Allows watercolors to be used on canvas* Unsurpassed absorbent action when dry* Opaque acrylic primer for water media See More -
Williamsburg Lead Oil GroundSave Up to30%Off list
Starting At: 57.04
Prepare your surface before painting Williamsburg Lead Oil Ground is a traditional oil ground made with Basic Lead Carbonate and marble dust for the perfect amount of tooth and absorbency. A small amount of Titanium White is added to improve opacity and brightness. Ground in 100% alkali-refined… Prepare your surface before painting Williamsburg Lead Oil Ground is a traditional oil ground made with Basic Lead Carbonate and marble dust for the perfect amount of tooth and absorbency. A small amount of Titanium White is added to improve opacity and brightness. Ground in 100% alkali-refined linseed oil. The perfect amount of tooth and absorbency. It contains no zinc or alkyd. A combination of pigment, marble dust and alkali refined linseed oil used to prepare a surface before painting. Dries to a semi-absorbent, satin finish. Some separation of the product can occur due to settling. Key Features:* Size: 16oz & 32oz* Made with Basic Lead Carbonate and marble dust* Titanium White is added to improve opacity and brightness* Ground in 100% alkali-refined linseed oil* Used to prepare a surface before painting* Can be thinned with odorless mineral spirits,mineral spirits or turpentine* Can be used on canvas or linen Videos and How To Instructions:* How To Apply & Instruction Sheet NOTE: Stir separated mixture to an even consistency before using SANDING OIL GROUNDS: Do NOT sand Lead Oil Grounds once dry.The dust created from sanding lead products is harmful. Titanium Oil Grounds can be sanded if desired. Always use a respirator when sanding to avoid inhalation as airborne particulates can cause respiratory irritation. DRYING TIME: Each coat will take approximately 2-3 days to dry. Be sure that each coat is dry before applying subsequent coats. After the last coat is touch drywe recommend waiting a minimum of two weeks before painting. STORAGE: Any unused thinned ground can be saved for future use. Stir before using. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Oil Ground, Solvent (odorless mineral spirits,mineral spirits or turpentine), Palette knife, Paint can opener or screwdriver, Brush (natural bristle), Rigid Support or properly sized canvas See More -
Gamblin PVA SizingSave Up to25%Off list
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PVA Size - Poly Vinyl Acetate- Contemporary size for fabric support Gamblin PVA Size- Use as a barrier size between linen or cotton canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Remains flexible - won't yellow, shrink or swell. PVA Size is made from PVA that has a neutral pH and does not yellow. Retains its… PVA Size - Poly Vinyl Acetate- Contemporary size for fabric support Gamblin PVA Size- Use as a barrier size between linen or cotton canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Remains flexible - won't yellow, shrink or swell. PVA Size is made from PVA that has a neutral pH and does not yellow. Retains its flexibility and does not emit harmful volatiles. Key Features:* Sizes: Sizes: 8.5 Oz, 33.8 Oz* Use neutral pH PVA size on linen and canvas instead of rabbit skin glue* Does not swell and shrink like rabbit skin glue does* Seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture* Neutral pH and does not yellow* Retains its flexibility* Does not emit harmful volatiles Diluted with distilled water, PVA size (Poly Vinyl Acetate) is a contemporary size for fabric support. Conservation scientists recommend painters use neutral pH PVA size on linen and canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Gamblin PVA provides a good size layer that seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture, swell and shrink like rabbit skin glue does. There are hundreds of different formulae of PVA. We acknowledge and appreciate the research of the Canadian Conservation Institute that helps painters and conservators identify the best PVA to use. PVA Size is made from PVA that has a neutral pH and does not yellow. It also retains its flexibility and does not emit harmful volatiles. See More -
Bob Ross GessosSave Up to47%Off list
Starting At: 8.69
…quality Bob Ross Gessos are non-toxic acrylic primers produce an excellent dry base coat with perfect tooth for the Bob Ross method of painting. White and Black gessos are packaged in convenient 16.9oz squeeze bottles with non clog tops. Once dry, this flat, acrylic liquid gesso gives you the… Non-toxic smooth, flexible, flat finish on artwork surfaces These top quality Bob Ross Gessos are non-toxic acrylic primers produce an excellent dry base coat with perfect tooth for the Bob Ross method of painting. White and Black gessos are packaged in convenient 16.9oz squeeze bottles with non clog tops. Once dry, this flat, acrylic liquid gesso gives you the perfect base for mastering the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique® Bob Ross Gesso contains pure pigments formulated in a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion which when dry produces a smooth, flexible, flat finish on artwork surfaces. It is ideal for the Bob Ross painting techniques with oil colors as well as other art media including acrylics, tempera, watercolors, ink, pencil, and more! Conforms to ASTM D4236. Key Features: * White, black or grey gesso * 16.9oz / 500ml squeeze bottles with non clog tops * Top quality non-toxic acrylic primers * Produces an excellent dry base coat * Perfect tooth for the Bob Ross method of painting * Pure pigments * Formulated in a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion * When dry produces a smooth, flexible, flat finish on artwork surfaces * Conforms to ASTM D4236 Perfect For: * Mastering the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique * Oil, acrylic, tempera, watercolors, ink, or pencil * Classrooms, Universities, Art Leagues * Artists priming large canvases * Painting Party venues * Art Journaling * Better bonding surface for acrylic or oils See More -
Daler-Rowney Gesso PrimersSave Up to34%Off list
Starting At: 21.96
Gesso Primer That Dries quickly leaving a white matt surface Daler Rowney Gesso has been specifically formulated as a "value" Gesso Primer for use as a ground for both acrylic and oil painting. Daler Rowney Gesso provides great coverage at a fantastic price and comes in a convenient stackable… Gesso Primer That Dries quickly leaving a white matt surface Daler Rowney Gesso has been specifically formulated as a "value" Gesso Primer for use as a ground for both acrylic and oil painting. Daler Rowney Gesso provides great coverage at a fantastic price and comes in a convenient stackable rectangular container.* Gesso Primers in 32oz & 128oz* May be applied with a brush or a roller without diluting* Can be used on any non-oily surface i.e. plywood, canvas, cardboard, plaster* Dries quickly leaving a white matt surface* Can be tinted with any Daler-Rowney Acrylic colors (except metallic colors)* In sturdy rectangular tubs with handles See More -
Grumbacher Acrylic MediumsSave Up to45%Off list
Starting At: 11.90
…projects. This is the ideal primer for oil painting on vellum. Dries clear, is flexible and water resistant when dry. Made in the USA. Acrylic Medium Gesso - Non-yellowing, ready-to-use, prepared painting ground made with acrylic emulsion and Titanium White. Dries rapidly. Application to any clean,… Improve your Acrylics with Grumbacher Acrylic Mediums Grumbacher manufactures a wide variety of acrylic painting mediums to help the painter create different effects. Grumbacher has even developed a retarder to extend open time and enable the painter to produce more wet-on-wet techniques, traditionally reserved for oil painters. Grumbacher's extensive collection of pastes, gels, mediums, and varnishes pair well with Grumbacher acrylic paints. Key Features: * Highest quality acrylic resins * Create complex ground structures * Retarders for open time and wet-on-wet painting * Mediums & pastes to create different effects * For information click on yellow technote icon Perfect For: * Making custom painting mediums * Maintaining consistency * Creating different effects * Preserving degree of gloss * Acrylic painters * Discerning students & amateurs Gel 531 Acrylic Transparentizer - Grumbacher 531 Acrylic Transparentizer Gel is a full-bodied acrylic painting medium designed to increase the transparency of semi-transparent and transparent acrylic colors while maintaining the consistency of tube colors. It's ideal for creating transparent impasto effects and textured glazes. Mix it directly with acrylic paints or use it alone for transparent surface effects. It dries absolutely clear. Acrylic Matte Medium & Varnish - Excellent for mixed media applications, the acrylic gloss medium and varnish has myriad uses. Traditionally this medium is mixed with acrylic paint for smoother brush strokes and a uniform gloss finish, or as a final gloss varnish. This medium thins with water and can also be used for glazing, as an adhesive, in thick applications in molds or armatures for a flexible, plastic-like effect, and in papier mache projects. This is the ideal primer for oil painting on vellum. Dries clear, is flexible and water resistant when dry. Made in the USA. Acrylic Medium Gesso - Non-yellowing, ready-to-use, prepared painting ground made with acrylic emulsion and Titanium White. Dries rapidly. Application to any clean, nonoily surface can be made with a brush, knife or roller. Accepts oil colors, acrylic colors, pastels, charcoal, pencil, and crayons and is specially formulated to have both tooth and absorbency. Acrylic Medium Modeling Paste - A ready-to-use paste made with acrylic emulsion and ground marble. Has excellent adhesive qualities. Can be shaped and textured when wet; cut, carved and sanded when dry. Dries rapidly, becoming hard, resilient, durable and water resistant. Acrylic Retarder - A colorless acrylic medium that slows drying time. Can be mixed into acrylic paint or brushed directly onto the support and painted over. Ideal for detailed blending work. Made in the USA. See More -
Sennelier Acrylic MediumsSave Up to33%Off list
Starting At: 5.31
…professional quality mediums can be used with abstract and Sennelier Artist Acrylics Mediums and are available in 120ml and 500ml pouches. * Gesso is a universal primer with great coverage for non-oil surfaces. It can be tinted by mixing with Sennelier Acrylics and is ideal for use with acrylic,… Premium quality acrylic mediums now available in a easy to use, easy to store pouches! Sennelier Acrylic Mediums pouches are a new addition to a 130 year legacy of combining the traditions of the old masters with the innovations of modern chemistry. These versatile, professional quality mediums can be used with abstract and Sennelier Artist Acrylics Mediums and are available in 120ml and 500ml pouches. * Gesso is a universal primer with great coverage for non-oil surfaces. It can be tinted by mixing with Sennelier Acrylics and is ideal for use with acrylic, oil & egg tempera paints. * Gloss Varnish enhances the luminosity, depth and adherence as a glossy medium and creates a glossy, UV protective film when applied with a dry brush. Permanent when dry, it can also improve the adhesion of paint. * Modeling Paste is a thick, white paste used to achieve textures and carved effects. This water-soluble modeling paste can be tinted by mixing with Sennelier Acrylics and is water-resistant when dry. * Water Gloss Gel has a similar consistency to acrylics and improves transparency, depth, and vibrancy of colors. It is also a great adhesive for use in mixed media art work. * Acrylic Binding Gel Medium is ideal for use as a binder with pigments to customize paints and as an adhesive for mixed media techniques. It produces a smooth, permanent satin finish and can be used to seal slick and porous surfaces. Key Features: * Acrylic mediums come in convenient 120ml & 500ml pouches * Can be mixed with abstracts and Sennelier Artist Acrylics * Available in Gesso, Gloss Varnish & Modeling Paste mediums * Water Gloss Gel & Acrylic Binding Gel can also be used as adhesives Perfect For: * Studio & classroom use * A variety of surfaces * Mixed media artists * Mixing with acrylics for custom tints See More -
Chroma Atelier Interactive Ground PreparationsSave Up to32%Off list
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…paint layers. You can use Binder Medium to seal and prepare porous surfaces before using gesso. Create thick textural effects with Gesso Primer, or if you prefer a smoother painting surface, Liquid Gesso Primer has a thinner consistency that is easy to spread. All of the Chroma Atelier Interactive… Take your painting grounds to the next level! With Chroma Atelier Interactive Grounds, you can prepare your own custom substrate for painting! Chroma Atelier Interactive Grounds have good adhesion and provide a flexible sealed barrier between the substrate and subsequent paint layers. You can use Binder Medium to seal and prepare porous surfaces before using gesso. Create thick textural effects with Gesso Primer, or if you prefer a smoother painting surface, Liquid Gesso Primer has a thinner consistency that is easy to spread. All of the Chroma Atelier Interactive Grounds offer limitless creative possibilities. Key Features: * Good adhesion * Suitable tooth for overpainting * Improves adhesion & durability of canvas * Easy to spread * Ground preparation Perfect For: * Acrylic painting * Collaging & mixed media * Artists of all skill levels * All acrylic-friendly surfaces * Experimenting with different textures and techniques Binder Medium: is an acrylic emulsion and acts as a sealer to prepare porous surfaces before using gesso. It also provides a somewhat "slippery" ground preparation in its own right. It can be used as a medium when needed to toughen paint for conventional acrylic techniques like scratching back, or you can use it as glue for collage. Liquid Gesso Primer: has a thinner consistency that is easy to spread. Liquid Gesso Primer is perfect for preparing a smoother painting surface. See More -
Pebeo Studio Acrylics MediumsSave Up to25%Off list
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Unlimited opportunities for experimenting with creative inspiration Pébéo Mixed Media Studio Mediums offer an extensive line of acrylic mediums for creating an array of textures and dimensional effects. Ideal for mixed media applications, these mediums—once dry—can be used… Unlimited opportunities for experimenting with creative inspiration Pébéo Mixed Media Studio Mediums offer an extensive line of acrylic mediums for creating an array of textures and dimensional effects. Ideal for mixed media applications, these mediums—once dry—can be used beneath acrylics as well as resins, solvent-based paints, ceramic paints, and more! Key Features: * Thick, richly pigmented acrylic mediums * Retain brush and painting knife strokes * Easily mixable with great light-fastness * Available in iridescent Dyna Perfect For: * Uncomplicated, spontaneous creativity! * Mixed media applications * Adding texture to portraits * Pebeo Liquid Art Panels * Canvas, cardboard, wood & metal * Children, students, and professionals Studio Acrylics Gloss Gel –non-yellowing acrylic gloss gel with translucent gloss finish. Studio Acrylics Matt Gel –non-yellowing acrylic gel with translucent matte finish. Studio Acrylics Bindex –non-yellowing fluid acrylic binder—dries translucent with a satin finish. Studio Acrylics Dyna Bindex –non-yellowing fluid acrylic binder with interference pigments for reflective, color-changing effects--available in blue, violet and green. Studio Acrylics Modeling Paste –highly textured, opaque white modeling paste used for creating impastos and dimension—may be used alone or mixed with colors—retains tool imprints, keeps volume and dries to a matte finish. Studio Acrylics Modeling Paste High Density -highly textured, opaque white modeling paste formulated with fine grain used for creating impastos and dimension—may be used alone or mixed with colors—retains tool imprints, keeps volume and dries to a white-gray porous surface. Studio Acrylics Crackling Effect Modeling Paste –opaque white paste used to create impastos with crackle effect—may be used alone or mixed with colors (75% modeling paste / 25% color)—to increase adherence and enhance the crackling effect, recommended to prime the surface at least 1 hour prior to applying the modeling paste. Studio Acrylics Sand Textured Gels –acrylic polymer with colored sand-based gel available in black, white, red, and yellow—apply with a painting knife and dilute with water or Bindex as needed. See More -
Lascaux Acrylic Primer GessoSave Up to44%Off list
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A gesso Made to the specifications of European conservators! Lascaux Acrylic Gesso is a semi-absorbent primer perfect for preparing canvas for oil, acrylic, and tempera painting. The gesso's pure acrylic resin composition is dispersed by rutile titanium dioxide and mineral based extenders. Once dry… A gesso Made to the specifications of European conservators! Lascaux Acrylic Gesso is a semi-absorbent primer perfect for preparing canvas for oil, acrylic, and tempera painting. The gesso's pure acrylic resin composition is dispersed by rutile titanium dioxide and mineral based extenders. Once dry Lascaux Acrylic Gesso has a pure white matt finish with a good tooth. The white ground is elastic, lightfast, and age resistant. Key Features: * Pure white matt, with good tooth * Elastic structure * Lightfast and age resistant * Rapid drying * Excellent adhesion * Semi-absorbent primer for canvas * Conforms to ASTM D-4236 * Made in Switzerland Perfect For: * Oil, acrylic, water, and tempera painting * A uniform painting surface * Glazing techniques * Beginner and professional artists Directions for use: On unsized textiles, Lascaux Gesso should be diluted 1:1 with water for the first coat. If desired after approx. 4 - 6 hours (according to the temperature), a second coat may be applied. Between the two coatings, uneven fibers and knots can be flattened with fine sandpaper. Coated fabrics can be rolled. On absorbent supports like paper, cardboard, and fibreboard Lascaux Gesso is applied diluted with 10 - 15% of water, as required. On wood or concrete, a preliminary coat of Lascaux Hydro Sealer diluted 1:4 with water is recommended. For the following coat of Lascaux Gesso, cut with 25% of water. Lascaux Gesso should not be used below the temperature of +46°F. Coverage: Approximately 50-100 ml/m2 per coat, depending on the support and application See More -
GOLDEN Silverpoint / Drawing GroundSave Up to24%Off list
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Allows greater fineness of line with diverse drawing media Silverpoint, or metal point, drawing as an art form has changed little over the centuries of its distinguished history. Formulated to meet the unique needs of metal point artists, GOLDEN Silverpoint / Drawing Ground offers a metal receptive… Allows greater fineness of line with diverse drawing media Silverpoint, or metal point, drawing as an art form has changed little over the centuries of its distinguished history. Formulated to meet the unique needs of metal point artists, GOLDEN Silverpoint / Drawing Ground offers a metal receptive ground, applicable to a range of drawing supports. Developed for easy application, the ground has a very fluid consistency that will level as it dries. A Single coat of Silverpoint / Drawing Ground provides a smooth, durable surface, ideal for mark making with a silverpoint stylus or other metal, such as brass, gold, copper, or even a steel paperclip. It is a low viscosity fluid that contains high levels of titanium dioxide and prepares surfaces to readily accept marks from a metal stylus.Key Features:* Size: 8oz Bottle* Formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion* Designed for the achievement of fine, detailed lines * Permanent, lightfast* More flexible over time than traditional preparations* Silverpoint / Drawing Ground offers a metal receptive ground* Developed for easy application* Very fluid consistency that will level as it dries* Provides a smooth, durable surface* Allows greater fineness of line with diverse drawing media such as graphite, colored pencil, ink, and some markers The artist working in silverpoint today has an intimate connection to the work of such revered artists as da Vinci and Rembrandt, as well as more recently, Picasso and Joseph Stella. As tiny particles of metal are left behind on a slightly abrasive ground, metal point drawing offers the ability to achieve lasting, exquisitely detailed lines that won't smudge. If different types of metal are used within a piece, over time oxidation of the different metals will impart subtle shifts in the tonality of the lines. As the time honored art form of metal point drawing experiences a resurgence, Golden Artist Colors responds to the requests of practicing artists by introducing Silverpoint/Drawing Ground. Designed for the achievement of fine, detailed lines, Silverpoint/Drawing Ground is permanent, lightfast and more flexible over time than traditional preparations. While many artists enjoy the fineness of line and delicate qualities achieved with a metal stylus on Silverpoint/Drawing Ground, the scope of this product should not be limited to a singular use. When used as a general drawing ground, other media may be intermixed with metal point drawing or used alone to create new effects. It is possible to adjust the absorbent qualities of substrates with Silverpoint/Drawing Ground. By putting a very thin layer of the ground over the entire surface, the substrate's absorbency is decreased. This allows greater fineness of line with Perse drawing media such as graphite, colored pencil, ink, and some markers. In addition, small amounts of other GOLDEN Fluid Acrylic colors can be added to this ground for tinting purposes without a significant drop in performance. GOLDEN SILVERPOINT/DRAWING GROUND APPLICATIONS GOLDEN Silverpoint / Drawing Ground is designed for thin applications only. When applied too thickly the film may crack upon curing. A single thin coat is typically sufficient. Silverpoint / Drawing Ground can generally be tinted with a maximum of 15% GOLDEN Fluid Acrylics without negatively affecting its performance It can be brush or spray applied to paper, primed canvas, wood or any surface that will accept a water-based coating. The most common substrate for metal point drawing is heavy weight hot pressed watercolor paper. Note: Because lower weight papers are susceptible to buckling from the moisture in the Silverpoint / Drawing Ground, some artists may find taping the edges down will help prevent extensive warping. Artist Testimonial and Review Great Medium--Just Apply It Quickly! "This medium sets up very quickly, and can be colored with acrylic paint if desired. Ensure that a less absorbent paper or surface is used, as you will have more time to apply it before it dries (you will also use less of it). Great product-I will definitely purchase this again." See More -
Williamsburg Genuine Rabbit Skin GlueSave Up to30%Off list
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A traditional ground for oil painting Williamsburg Rabbit Skin Glue is 100% genuine, and comes in a fine crystallized powder form. It acts as an excellent sizing for preparing canvas as well as an adhesive. Rabbit Skin Glue is used to size canvas or linen before oil painting in order to coat and… A traditional ground for oil painting Williamsburg Rabbit Skin Glue is 100% genuine, and comes in a fine crystallized powder form. It acts as an excellent sizing for preparing canvas as well as an adhesive. Rabbit Skin Glue is used to size canvas or linen before oil painting in order to coat and protect the fibers from deterioration caused by the oxidation of linseed oil that would otherwise penetrate the fibers. Rabbit Skin Glue will tighten the fabric as well as make it stiff.Key Features:* Size: 16 oz* Genuine rabbit skin glue* Comes in a fine crystallized powder form* A traditional ground for oil painting* Will tighten the fabric as well as make it stiff* Excellent sizing and adhesive for preparing canvas* Protects fibers from deterioration caused by the oxidation* Contains no hoof or hide See More -
Winsor & Newton Oil Painting PrimersSave Up to40%Off list
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Ready-to-use primer in a non-yellowing oil-modified alkyd resin medium Winsor & Newton Oil Painting Primer is a ready-to-use primer in a non-yellowing oil-modified alkyd resin medium. No thinning or stirring is required. Oil Painting Primer can be applied directly to metal or porous surfaces… Ready-to-use primer in a non-yellowing oil-modified alkyd resin medium Winsor & Newton Oil Painting Primer is a ready-to-use primer in a non-yellowing oil-modified alkyd resin medium. No thinning or stirring is required. Oil Painting Primer can be applied directly to metal or porous surfaces (glue-sized canvas, untreated wood, hardwood, plywood, paper) with virtually no sinking in. A small amount of oil colour can be mixed into the Oil Painting Primer for tinted priming. The treated ground then accepts oil colours easily and without chalkiness or absorbency.Key Features:* Size: 500ml & 1000ml cans* Ready-to-use primer * Non-yellowing oil-modified alkyd resin medium* Can be applied directly to metal or porous surfaces (glue-sized canvas, untreated wood, hardwood, plywood, paper)* Used to prepare a surface before painting* A small amount of oil colour can be mixed into the Oil Painting Primer for tinted priming Oil painting primer imparts a traditional oil base. Some artists prefer this and may find a slight increase in gloss and smoothness. Oil primed canvases may slacken off less than acrylic primed canvases. A coat of warm glue size is required first. As a result of their formulation, Winsor & Newton acrylic primers are also suitable for oil painting. They are popular because they dry quickly and do not require any sizing underneath. See More -
GOLDEN Pastel GroundSave Up to30%Off list
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…difficult to mix back into suspension. Surface Preparation Non-absorbent surfaces should be abraded for increased adhesion. Prime with GOLDEN Gesso or other suitable primers (depending on substrate). Apply one or more coats of GOLDEN Pastel Ground to achieve the desired tooth. On paper, use… Acrylic preparation for pastels on canvas and other supports GOLDEN Pastel Ground is an acrylic preparation for pastels on canvas and other supports. It creates a toothy surface similar to papers used with pastel and chalk. For an even rougher texture, Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel can be added. GOLDEN Pastel Ground for Pastel can also be tinted with acrylic colors for colored grounds. (Golden acrylics). GOLDEN Pastel Ground is a 100% acrylic medium designed to prepare surfaces for the application of pastels, charcoal and other art media where a coarse tooth is desired. It contains finely ground sand (silica) in a pure acrylic emulsion. Pastel Ground can be applied to paper, canvas, wood or any primed support. This allows almost limitless applications for media typically confined to standard papers. Key Features:* Sizes: 8oz, 32oz & 1 Gallon* Creates toothy surface similar to papers* Acrylic preparation for pastels* Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel can be added* Can also be tinted with acrylic colors Pastel Ground can be used as a toothy, gritty ground for many different media, including: Dry Media:* Soft Pastels* Graphite Pencils* Colored Chalks* Charcoal* Powdered Charcoal Water-based Media: * Water-Soluble Pastels* Colored Pencils* Pastel Pencils* Wax Crayons* Watercolor Pencils* Acrylic Paints Oil-based Media: * Oil Pastels* Oil Sticks* Paint Sticks* Ink Sticks* Pigment Sticks* Oil Paints GOLDEN Pastel Ground Application Thinning Due to the weight of the solids in Ground for Pastels, it is produced very thick, and does not come ready to brush-apply. Thin 20-40% with water to desired consistency. Application Apply with brush, paint-roller, spray equipment, squeegee or palette knife. Mix up only as much as is needed for one day"s work, as the solids will settle rapidly and be extremely difficult to mix back into suspension. Surface Preparation Non-absorbent surfaces should be abraded for increased adhesion. Prime with GOLDEN Gesso or other suitable primers (depending on substrate). Apply one or more coats of GOLDEN Pastel Ground to achieve the desired tooth. On paper, use heavier weight stock to avoid buckling. Allow ground to fully dry before applying media. Color Additions Pastel Ground can be blended with GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to achieve colored grounds. However, add minimal amounts of color since all additions of paint to Ground will decrease the tooth. GOLDEN High Flow Acrylics and Fluid Acrylics blend easily into the ground without thickening the product. High Load Acrylics have the highest pigment load and therefore provide the most color in the least amount of paint. Unless transparency is desired, select paints that are inherently opaque, such as the Pyrroles or earth colors. This will allow lower additions as well. Airbrushing thin layers of color after the ground has dried will give the strongest saturation of color to the ground without affecting the gritty surface. See More -
Williamsburg Titanium Oil GroundSave Up to30%Off list
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Prepare your surface before painting Williamsburg Titanium Oil Ground is an oil ground made with Titanium Dioxide and marble dust for the desired amount of tooth and absorbency. Ground in 100% alkali-refined linseed oil. Contains no zinc or alkyd. Just the right amount of tooth and absorbency.… Prepare your surface before painting Williamsburg Titanium Oil Ground is an oil ground made with Titanium Dioxide and marble dust for the desired amount of tooth and absorbency. Ground in 100% alkali-refined linseed oil. Contains no zinc or alkyd. Just the right amount of tooth and absorbency. Combination of pigment, marble dust and alkali refined linseed oil used to prepare a surface before painting and dry to a semi-absorbent, satin finish. Key Features:* Size: 16oz & 32oz cans* Made with Titanium dioxide and marble dust * Spreads well, lays nicely, and dries quickly* Non toxic* Ground in 100% alkali-refined linseed oil* Used to prepare a surface before painting* Can be thinned with odorless mineral spirits,mineral spirits or turpentine* Can be used on canvas or linen Instructions & Videos:* How To Apply & Instruction Sheet NOTE: Stir separated mixture to an even consistency before using SANDING OIL GROUNDS: Do NOT sand Lead Oil Grounds once dry.The dust created from sanding lead products is harmful. Titanium Oil Grounds can be sanded if desired. Always use a respirator when sanding to avoid inhalation as airborne particulates can cause respiratory irritation. DRY TIME: Each coat will take approximately 2-3 days to dry. Be sure that each coat is dry before applying subsequent coats. After the last coat is touch drywe recommend waiting a minimum of two weeks before painting. STORAGE: Any unused thinned ground can be saved for future use. Stir before using. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Oil Ground, Solvent (odorless mineral spirits,mineral spirits or turpentine), Palette knife, Paint can opener or screwdriver, Brush (natural bristle), Rigid Support or properly sized canvas Did you know that it is illegal to travel by plane with any oil color solvent? Did you know all you need to paint in oils are these oil pastels, brushes and some linseed oil? See More -
GOLDEN GAC Mediums - Specialty Acrylic PolymersSave Up to30%Off list
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GAC 100% acrylic polymer mediums GOLDEN GAC mediums are useful as mediums or modifiers of acrylic paints. GAC (short for Golden Artist Colors) Specialty Acrylic Polymers are based on 100% acrylic polymer emulsions. GAC mediums can be used to extend acrylic colors, to regulate transparency, create… GAC 100% acrylic polymer mediums GOLDEN GAC mediums are useful as mediums or modifiers of acrylic paints. GAC (short for Golden Artist Colors) Specialty Acrylic Polymers are based on 100% acrylic polymer emulsions. GAC mediums can be used to extend acrylic colors, to regulate transparency, create glazes, increase gloss, reduce viscosity or improve adhesion and film integrity. The GAC polymers can also be used for binding pigment solids for various effects and surfaces. Unlike the other GOLDEN Mediums and Gels, GOLDEN GAC Acrylic Polymers have only a minimum amount of thickeners, levelers, defoamers and surfactants to ensure good film formation. The consistency of the GAC polymer medium is very fluid, and thinner than other GOLDEN Mediums. Since they do not have thickeners added, these polymers will reduce the thickness of most GOLDEN Acrylic Paints. Fluid Acrylics are slightly thicker than the GACs, but will be the color line least changed in viscosity with any addition of a GAC polymer. Each GAC medium represents a unique polymer that offers certain specific attributes. Therefore, each GAC medium will have its own unique benefits and applications. * GAC 100 Primer Extender Acrylic Polymer Medium: Universal acrylic polymer. Is a thin, translucent, gloss medium. Useful for thinning or extending colors as well as increasing flexibility. Wets out solids more readily than other polymers and is useful for creating homemade paints. GAC 100 provides basic protection from Support Induced Discoloration (SID) * GAC 200 Hard Acrylic Extender Polymer Medium: Promotes adhesion and film hardness. Hard acrylic extender for non-porous surfaces is the hardest and least flexible polymer we offer. It is Ideal for mixing with acrylic colors to increase film hardness, reduce dry film tack and to increase adhesion to many non-porous surfaces. Dries to a clear, high gloss, finish. GAC 200 is not recommended for flexible supports. * GAC 400 Low Crazing Acrylic Extender Polymer Medium: Stiffens textile fibers. Stiffens natural fibers and fabrics and is useful for stiffening unprimed canvas or sculpting and shaping fabric. Fibers saturated with GAC 400 will dry to a hard, stiff film. * GAC 500 Self-Leveling Acrylic Polymer Medium: Extends fluid acrylics. Gloss extender for Fluid Acrylic Colors is a unique balance of film hardness and flexibility offering increased leveling, increased mar resistance and decreased dry film tack. GAC 500 is particularly useful for extending Fluid Acrylic Colors with minimal property change. It can be mixed with Airbrush Transparent Extender for a fast-drying, sprayable isolation coat. * GAC 800 Low Crazing Acrylic Extender Polymer Medium (Pouring Medium): Reduces crazing. GAC 800 is a medium specifically produced to modify paints for pouring, such as when pouring a puddle onto a paint surface Is a low-crazing extender for pouring acrylic colors. "Crazing" is the formation crevices in surfaces that develop as acrylic paints and mediums dry. The addition of GAC 800 promotes drying with a smooth, even film, good gloss and flexibility, but with moderate clarity. GAC 800 is also useful for adhesion to chalky surfaces. * GAC 900 Fabric Medium: Fabric painting medium. Heat set fabric painting medium, offers a very soft hand and laundering stability. Mix with High Flow Acrylics to produce "tie-dye" effects, or blend with GOLDEN Heavy Body, Matte or Fluid Acrylics for brush or screen application.* See More -
GOLDEN Acrylic Gel MediumsSave Up to30%Off list
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Add texture, enhance color, and increase transparency! GOLDEN Gel Mediums allow you to easily manipulate acrylic paint to achieve various effects and expressions. An acrylic gel medium makes adding texture, enhancing color, and increasing transparency easier. Key Features: * 100% acrylic polymer… Add texture, enhance color, and increase transparency! GOLDEN Gel Mediums allow you to easily manipulate acrylic paint to achieve various effects and expressions. An acrylic gel medium makes adding texture, enhancing color, and increasing transparency easier. Key Features: * 100% acrylic polymer emulsion * Add texture, enhance color * Increase transparency * Variety of effects * Click on the notepad icon for more information Perfect For: * Modifying paint handling characteristics * Extending heavy body paint * Impasto, relief, or sculptural effects * Adhesion and durability Clear Granular Gel: is made with granular acrylic solids and has excellent clarity and durability with a coarse texture that dries translucent. Clear Granular Gel can extend paint and add texture without altering color. Clear Leveling Gel: [formerly Self Leveling Clear Gel] produces an even film with excellent clarity. It has a unique resinous, stringy consistency resulting from its leveling property. Clear Leveling gel dries to a flexible, high gloss film while imparting a leveling quality when mixed with acrylic paint. It blends well with GOLDEN Acrylic colors to produce glazes. Clear Tar Resin Gel: GOLDEN Clear Tar Gel is a 100% acrylic polymer colorless gel with an extremely resinous, syrupy, stringy, and tar-like consistency. Clear Tar Gel can be used to generate fine, detailed lines by "dripping" it over painting surfaces. It can be blended with all GOLDEN Acrylic paints, offering a full range of colors with which to work, although Fluid Colors work best. Extra Heavy Gel (Gloss, Matte, or Semi-Gloss): Have the thickest consistency of any gel offered by GOLDEN. The gel may be blended with acrylic paint to increase the viscosity. Extra Heavy Gel is excellent for holding peaks and tool marks. Extra Coarse Pumice Gel: The textured gel dries to a hard film. They mix well with GOLDEN Acrylic Colors. Extra Coarse Pumice Gel creates more coarse textures to yield concrete-like finishes. Fine Pumice Gel: The textured gel dries to a hard film. They mix well with GOLDEN Acrylic Colors. Fine Pumice Gel is useful as a drawing ground. Glass Bead Gel: made with genuine glass beads, the gel offers a unique effect similar to condensation on glass. The effect is best seen in thin films over a light color. Heavy Gel (Gloss, Matte, or Semi-Gloss): is a thick gel that may be blended with acrylic colors to increase paint viscosity. Heavy Gels are excellent for holding peaks and dry translucent. The body of the gel will remain flexible even with thick impasto work. High Solid Gel (Gloss or Matte): are similar in body to Heavy Gels. They contain more acrylic solids and shrink slightly less than other gels. They blend well with colors and will retain brush strokes upon drying. Available in gloss and matte. Pumice Gel: Available in fine, coarse, and extra coarse texture. The textured gel dries to a hard film. They mix well with GOLDEN Acrylic Colors. Coarse Pumice Gel creates more coarse textures to yield concrete-like finishes. Regular Gel (Gloss, Matte, or Semi-Gloss): Regular Gel is ideal for extending paint and regulating transparency without changing consistency. Useful for impasto effects and holding moderate peaks of texture. They blend well with colors and will retain brush strokes upon drying. Soft Gel (Gloss, Matte, or Semi-Gloss):Thinner than GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic colors, Soft Gels are moderately pourable. Hold only slight peaks. The recommended acrylic to function as a glue for collaging. Useful as a non-removable isolation coat, applied over the painting and before the varnish (must be thinned with water - 2 parts Soft Gel Gloss to 1 part water). See More -
Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic PrimersSave Up to25%Off list
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…dull flat oil paints? You need a non-absorbent ground! Regular acrylic gesso is notorious for leeching oil from oil paints, and absorbent acrylic gesso makes oil paints look dull, flat, and muted. Unlike those acrylic gesso's Michael Harding's primer is non-absorbent and preserves the luster of oil… Tired of dull flat oil paints? You need a non-absorbent ground! Regular acrylic gesso is notorious for leeching oil from oil paints, and absorbent acrylic gesso makes oil paints look dull, flat, and muted. Unlike those acrylic gesso's Michael Harding's primer is non-absorbent and preserves the luster of oil paint. Michael's acrylic primer does not absorb oil; instead, the paint sits on top of the surface. The primer is made with non-toxic, non-absorbing acrylic resin; that's why it produces such a strong, flexible ground. You can apply Michael Harding's Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer to linen, cotton canvas, wood, and MDF. Key Features: * Non-absorbent acrylic primer * Formulated to not absorb or dull oil paints * Creates a strong bond with paint * Prevents paint from delaminating * Lightfast and will not fade over time * Thick, creamy consistency * Smooth, even-toothed finish Perfect For: * Oil and acrylic painters * A uniform painting surface * Beginner and professional artists * Preparing canvas, wood, or MDF for paint * Everyday studio use Instructions: The primer is best used in 2 coats; You may dilute the first coat with water (no more than 1 part water to 3 parts primer). This first coat will be touch dry within a couple of hours, and then you can apply the second coat. You should not apply the primer over Rabbit Skin Glue or unstable supports. See More -
Holbein Acrylic Colored GessoSave Up to35%Off list
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…Gesso As a busy artist, you know what a difference time-saving products can make. Holbein Colored Gesso allows you to combine two important preparation steps into one. Imagine the time you'll save by applying your gesso and your background color at the same time! Holbein's thick creamy Colored Gesso… Save time, space, and money with Colored Gesso As a busy artist, you know what a difference time-saving products can make. Holbein Colored Gesso allows you to combine two important preparation steps into one. Imagine the time you'll save by applying your gesso and your background color at the same time! Holbein's thick creamy Colored Gesso is available in 21 inspiring colors. You can use the Colored Gesso as a ground or very thick paint because it's made with the same high-quality pigments used in Holbein acrylics. Use it on its own or mix it with other colors to create something unique. Colored Gesso dries to an ultra-matte finish, so you don't need to worry about glare or reflections. Holbein's space-saving poly bags are better for the environment because they use less plastic than standard rigid bottles and result in less post-consumer waste. It's easy to pour the acrylic gesso out of the spout, and they don't take up lots of space in the studio. The acrylic adheres well to most surfaces, including paper, cloth, canvas, wood, stone, and primed metal. Overpaint it with acrylics, oils, or pastels. Try Holbein's full spectrum of Colored Gesso today! Key Features: * 21 Inspiring colors * Acrylic gesso dries to an ultra-matte finish * Thick, creamy, smooth consistency * Saves time and money * High-quality pigments * Lightfast colors * Environmentally friendly space-saving poly bags * Easy to pour spout * Made in Japan Perfect For: * Colored ground for acrylics, oils, or pastels * Most surfaces * Paper, cloth, canvas, wood, stone, and primed metal * Use as a painting medium * Creating a solid matte background * Adding texture and color to a painting * Impasto techniques See More -
R&F Encaustic MediumsSave Up to20%Off list
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…paintings or make your own mediums to your specifications with this selection of fantastic ingredients. * Encaustic Gesso - This water-based ground is a modern version of the traditional gesso mix of rabbit skin glue and chalk. Specially formulated for encaustic painting, with a lower proportion of… Fine handmade mediums for encaustic painting! The ancient art of encaustic painting is brought into the 21st century with this excellent collection of handmade encaustic grounds, mediums, and raw materials from R&F! Enhance your encaustic paintings or make your own mediums to your specifications with this selection of fantastic ingredients. * Encaustic Gesso - This water-based ground is a modern version of the traditional gesso mix of rabbit skin glue and chalk. Specially formulated for encaustic painting, with a lower proportion of acrylic binder to solids, making it a more absorbent and receptive surface for wax-based paints. A quick and easy brushable white gesso. Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. * Encaustic Medium - Perhaps the most essential encaustic supply, Encaustic Medium is a blend of beeswax and damar resin, and is used to increase transparency and extend encaustic paints. It is important to use Encaustic Medium with your paints, as using only beeswax will reduce stability and produce a bloom on the painting that is only removable with heat. Available in either block or pellet form. Increases transparency and extends encaustic paints. * Impasto Modeling Wax - This heavy body wax medium is made from a mix of microcrystalline wax and beeswax. It is excellent for thick structural application, casting, carving, layering, and modeling. As Impasto Wax has a higher melting point than Encaustic Medium, you can apply standard encaustics over it without easily blunting sculptural shapes. Use for thick encaustic paint application and sculptural styles. * Damar Resin Crystals - A hard, clear resin from deciduous trees, Damar Resin Crystals are used to create encaustic mediums and paints. When mixed with beeswax, damar resin creates an encaustic binder that is stronger and more durable than beeswax alone, and also serves to raise the melting point of the wax. Damar is also used to create traditional oil painting mediums and varnishes. * White Beeswax (Pellets) - This natural beeswax has been whitened by mechanical filtration, instead of standard chemical bleaching, which can lead to negative pigment reactions and break wax down. Use White Beeswax as an ingredient in creating encaustic mediums and paints, along with Damar Resin, or as an initial priming layer for paper or board. Note that beeswax used alone in encaustics (without damar) is not as stable and is apt to bloom (become foggy). Use with damar resin to create encaustic paints and mediums. * Soy Wax (Pellets) - Made from partially hydrogenated soybean oil, Soy Wax is an environmentally friendly choice for cleaning encaustic brushes and tools. Unlike paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum products, Soy Wax is non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from an easily renewable resource. Use melted Soy Wax to remove color from painting materials, then wash tools or brushes in soapy water. Eco-friendly cleaning wax. See More -
DANIEL SMITH Acrylic GessoSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 10.57
…heavily pigmented gesso are needed to coat a canvas or panel. The professional-grade gesso is available in Titanium White, Transparent, or Iridescent Gold. Titanium White Gesso is opaque and made with the same pigment that Daniel Smith uses in its Original Oils. Transparent Gesso is excellent for… Professional quality gesso for oil and acrylic painters Daniel Smith Acrylic Gesso allows you to create an archival, lightfast painting surface. Thick yet brush-able, it spreads smoothly, and a little goes a long way. Only two coats of the heavily pigmented gesso are needed to coat a canvas or panel. The professional-grade gesso is available in Titanium White, Transparent, or Iridescent Gold. Titanium White Gesso is opaque and made with the same pigment that Daniel Smith uses in its Original Oils. Transparent Gesso is excellent for mixed media work because it allows the color or pattern of your substrate to show through. Iridescent Gold Gesso is made with Mica and iron oxides. It has a gorgeous metallic sheen that gives transparent paints a golden glow. Imagine a painting with metallic gold in the background! Key Features: * Easy to open and close jar * Thick yet spreads smoothly, a little goes a long way * Quick-drying and self-leveling * Archival and lightfast * Professional acrylic emulsion is flexible and durable * Free of the oil acids that deteriorate cotton and linen * Cleans up easily with soap and water Perfect For: * Absorbent surfaces like canvas, paper, wood, or plaster * Painting with oils, alkyds, and acrylics * Creating a solid background * Professional artists * Providing a sealed, stabilized surface If desired, you can thin the gesso with a little bit of water (no more than 10%). It's important to clean your brushes and palette knives with soap and water immediately after use. Over time the heavy Mica particles in this ground will sink to the bottom of the container. Before application, you should mix the gesso with a palette knife to reincorporate the Mica back into the gesso. See More -
Jack Richeson Toned Premium Gessoed Hardboard PanelsSave Up to12%Off list
Starting At: 3.08
…quality gesso! These premium panels from Jack Richeson are the ideal surface for any artist working in acrylics, alkyds or even caesin! Made from Richeson's superior grade hardboard with a solid fiber core, these tempered panels are extremely strong and warp-resistant. Premium Toned Gessoed Panels… Professional, tempered hardboard panels coated with high quality gesso! These premium panels from Jack Richeson are the ideal surface for any artist working in acrylics, alkyds or even caesin! Made from Richeson's superior grade hardboard with a solid fiber core, these tempered panels are extremely strong and warp-resistant. Premium Toned Gessoed Panels have been double-coated with a high quality toned gesso resulting in a beautifully even, lightly-toothed surface that bonds perfectly with the hardboard panel and will not separate. Whether you are working in acrylics, alkyds, traditional or water-soluble oil paints, Richeson's 1/8" deep Premium Gessoed Hardboard Panels are the perfect painting surface that is ready to paint! With beautifully beveled edges, these warp-resistant tempered panels are covered with a high-quality toned gesso and are produced with a double coat waterfall system for a perfect lightly toothy surface. Perfect for portraitists, they are a time and energy-saver, ideal for both pros and students. Perfect for use with oils, alkyds, acrylics, caseins, and other water-based paints. Key Features:* Mid-Tone Grey & Umber Wash Toned* Warp-resistant tempered high-density hardboard panel* Solid fiber core* Premium quality surface* Professional acrylic gesso surface* Evenly coated with toned professional gesso* Beautifully beveled edges* Tempered High Density Fiberboard* Made in the USA Perfect For:* Artists of all skill levels* Oils, alkyds, acrylic and casein* Creating fine details* Smooth applications of paint* Painting immediately, no extra priming necessary Mid-Tone Grey Toned - Gessoed 1/8" Hardboard / Umber Wash Toned Gessoed 1/8" Hardboard - See Listing Below See More -
Gamblin Ground and Gesso BladesSave Up toOff list
Starting At: 8.25
Makes Gesso Application & Clean-up A Breeze Gamblin Ground and Gesso Blades get the job done right in a fraction of the time with less mess and no waste. You can use the blade to easily prime panels and canvases with acrylic gesso. The clean blade-edge promotes even application from… Makes Gesso Application & Clean-up A Breeze Gamblin Ground and Gesso Blades get the job done right in a fraction of the time with less mess and no waste. You can use the blade to easily prime panels and canvases with acrylic gesso. The clean blade-edge promotes even application from edge-to-edge, even on the sides of your canvas or panel. The blades are an absolute joy to use. They save you time, help create a better surface, and dramatically reduce the environmental impact of preparing surfaces. On the back of the packaging, you will find a QR code that links to a video on how to use the blade and additional helpful tips on preparing substrates. Key Features: * Made of 100% recycled material * 4" and 5" blade available * Ergonomic design * Easy to clean * Made in USA Perfect For: * Ground and gesso application * Shaping gesso texture * Smooth edge-to-edge application * Making clean-up a breeze * A more sustainable option See More -
Holbein Acrylic GessoSave Up to35%Off list
Starting At: 22.75
Professional quality gesso at an affordable price With Holbein Acrylic Gesso, you can prime your canvas with a Black, Clear, or White gesso. If you prefer a colored ground, you can mix acrylic paint with the white or clear gesso to create a custom ground. Holbein Gesso has fool-proof sealing… Professional quality gesso at an affordable price With Holbein Acrylic Gesso, you can prime your canvas with a Black, Clear, or White gesso. If you prefer a colored ground, you can mix acrylic paint with the white or clear gesso to create a custom ground. Holbein Gesso has fool-proof sealing properties and provides the right amount of tooth for raw canvas. Their white gesso is available in smooth, medium, coarse, and extra coarse textures so you can further customize your surface. Holbein's space-saving poly bags are better for the environment because they use less plastic than standard rigid bottles and result in less post-consumer waste. It's easy to pour the acrylic gesso out of the spout, and the bags don't take up lots of space in the studio. Holbein gesso adheres well to most surfaces, including paper, cloth, canvas, wood, stone, and primed metal. Overpaint it with acrylics, oils, or pastels. Try Holbein's professional Gesso today! Key Features: * Acrylic gesso dries to an ultra-matte finish * Thick, creamy, smooth consistency * Preparatory ground for raw canvas * Excellent sealing properties * Smooth, medium, coarse, and extra coarse texture * Environmentally friendly space-saving poly bags * Easy to pour spout * Made in Japan Perfect For: * Ground for acrylics, oils, or pastels * Most surfaces * Paper, cloth, canvas, wood, stone, and primed metal * Use as a painting texture medium * Creating a solid matte background * Adding texture to a painting * Impasto techniques Holbein White Gesso is available in the following textures: * Smooth (S): Smooth texture that is almost like an eggshell. * Medium (M): A regular matte surface. * Coarse (L): Fine sand texture. * Extra Coarse (LL): Rough sand texture. See More -
Bob Ross Oil Painting MediumsSave Up to25%Off list
Starting At: 5.99
Wet-on-wet oil painting mediums & basecoats The goal of Bob Ross, one of America's most beloved artists, was to open the world of art to people who otherwise would never be able to enjoy the excitement of painting. His products have been developed to successfully achieve results with his… Wet-on-wet oil painting mediums & basecoats The goal of Bob Ross, one of America's most beloved artists, was to open the world of art to people who otherwise would never be able to enjoy the excitement of painting. His products have been developed to successfully achieve results with his wet-on-wet technique, which is a basic process of painting over layers of wet paint to achieve relatively fast and effective results. Bob Ross Oil Painting Mediums are designed especially for use in the wet-on-wet techniques demonstrated in Bob Ross's books and video programs. Key Features: * Non-toxic acrylic base coats * Liquid oil mediums for Bob's wet-on-wet technique * Unlimited creative possibilities Perfect For: * The Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique * Excellent dry base coat * Oil painting Acrylic Base Coat- Smooth brushing and even-leveling, they create an ideal base for wildlife painting. Glazing Medium- This medium produces the details characteristic of animal fur. Dries quickly, resists yellowing and provides a long lasting quality paint film. Liquid Mediums- Available in white, black or clear. Bob's unique secret formula of base coats aid in the painting's foundation and keep the canvas wet, the most fundamental step in Bob's wet-on-wet technique. Smooth and slow drying, they allow blending and mixing right on the canvas! Non-Toxic. Liquid Opal Medium - For soft oil colors. This pearlescent medium adds a deep richness to floral paintings and yields an affect that is reminiscent of opal gems. See More
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