{"product_id":"liquitex-professional-gesso-118ml","title":"Liquitex Professional - Gesso 118ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic titanium white acrylic ground to prepare your surface and add a high level of tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for maximum color adhesion and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives a matte white, opaque finish which provides a professional standard, archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStiffens your canvases and creates the optimum absorbency for paint application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishes a good surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways 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. Under the right conditions, a professional gesso will last generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse undiluted or thin with up to 25% water - when thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gesso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd acrylic color for a custom tint - Soft Body Acrylic is the optimum consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HILL AGENCIES LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":55231637782902,"sku":"5304","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/9970\/7391\/files\/5588099-5304-2-3-800.jpg?v=1738851664","url":"https:\/\/www.artnhobby.ie\/products\/liquitex-professional-gesso-118ml","provider":"Art \u0026 Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}