Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White

I loved this product. It does exactly as the title states ...surface prep. I have previously used another brand of gesso but it dried out so I had to purchase more. I decided to use bottle instead of jar and to go with a less expensive brand just in case it dried up as well. I was so happy with this. It is light to medium coverage and build-able. It is excellent as a surface prep. I was even able to do a crackle technique using white glue.

This is perfect for prepping

Not the cheapest, for sure, but, easy to apply, thick but easily spreadable, with a smooth texture (no clumps or pieces of anything). I am doing a lot of experimenting, and needed some gesso to be able to reuse canvases. So far I cannot complain. Dries to a nice good consistency of an acrylic prepped canvas, paint goes onto it quite well. If you have managed to peel off some old paint and the canvas threads are showing, this will cover it up in 3 layers and make it look brand new, be prepared to let them dry between applying. I cannot speak as to archival quality as of yet, have not used it for long, but so far, Im happy!

fair price

I use this to prep my canvases for pour painting. It is excellent quality. Very easy to use and spread. Great for beginners - if you are new to art spread this on your canvas with a brush before using your acrylics.

Great primer for dark colored rocks. Turns any rock into a canvas. Fast drying and easy cleanup due to water based. I would definitely re-buy when I run out.

Used on my paper crafts

good cover

This is useful for thickening paint or preparing a canvas.

As always, Liquitex products make your artistic experience very enjoyable; and this Basic Acrylic Gesso is not the exception in their products. I would recommend this gesso because is good and economical! Thanks Amazon and Liquitex. Regards: Ana