Daniel Smith - Acrylic Gesso

Name: Acrylic Gesso
Brand: Daniel Smith
SKU: 09257
Price: 12.95 USD
Availability: InStock

transparent / 4 oz.

SKU: 09257

MPN: 284060016

transparent, 4 oz.

List: $18.50

$12.95

SAVE 30%

iridescent gold / 16 oz.

SKU: 52426

MPN: 284040003

iridescent gold, 16 oz.

List: $50.67

$35.47

SAVE 29%

white / 16 oz.

SKU: 55281

MPN: 284040015

white, 16 oz.

List: $31.16

$21.82

SAVE 29%

white / 32 oz.

SKU: 55282

MPN: 284060006

white, 32 oz.

List: $46.77

$32.74

SAVE 29%

Prime canvases in just two coats with flexible, fiber-safe coverage

Daniel Smith s Acrylic Gesso has a thick yet brush-able consistency. This heavy coverage gesso allows a complete finish in two coats instead of three. Acrylic Gesso is more flexible than oil grounds, and does not contain oil acids that can deteriorate cotton and linen canvas fibers.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Thick
brushable consistency for easy application
Heavy coverage achieves complete finish in two coats
More flexible than traditional oil grounds
Oil-free formula protects canvas fibers from deterioration
Works on cotton and linen surfaces
Prevents acid damage to canvas materials

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Daniel Smith - Acrylic Gesso

Acrylic Gesso

transparent / 4 oz.

iridescent gold / 16 oz.

white / 16 oz.

white / 32 oz.

Prime canvases in just two coats with flexible, fiber-safe coverage

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