Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237ml (8-oz), Black

Perfect!

Liquitex never fails to deliver. Ive used numerous brands over the years, generally the cheaper ones found at Michaels and similar craft stores, and if you are at all interested in making a painting full of dimension and quality texture, you need to get something nice and thick like liquitex. The bargain brands are generally thinned down and just dont cut it, but liquitex always provides nice, even texture and lasting quality. Like most acrylics, it drys relatively fast, so unless you are skilled you might want to add some retarder that slows down the drying process and allows you to paint like you are using oils. As for this gesso, you wont need much at all to get a wonderful coverage. It is very opaque and applies evenly and covers even the darkest colors very easily. I generally only have to apply one coat for most colors unless Im covering a lot of black and I might use two coats. After I apply each coat I sand the canvas with a fine to medium grain sand paper to give it a nice smooth working surface and presto! Its like new and no one ever has to know Im working on a used canvas.

The cap for the paint was critically damaged upon arrival (so bad that it couldnt be closed). The seal was still in-tact, so the paint itself is fine. Sending it back seemed wasteful because they would probably just throw it out, and I was able to find a screw cap which will do the trick. That being said, this wasnt a good experience.

awesome product

I am an artist and make acrylic paintings for a living. This is my go-to medium. The viscosity is perfect for me, not too thick and not too runny. It mixes well, without any bubbles. I have used other brands of gloss medium and I always go back to Liquitex. Highly recommended!

Very good but has a gritty surface when dry so it may need some sandin or rubbing down.

Was exactly what I needed to finish my project!

Exactly what need.

I have used this product in the past. Very good product and will recommend to my friends in the future.

This is a great way to keep your sketch on your canvas or masonite board! Just sketch it on, then paint it with clear gesso. Wait 24 hours and you can scumble to your hearts content!