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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso is formulated to produce a smooth, absorbent, finely textured ground for painting on most porous surfaces, including canvas, paper, fabric, wood, or plaster.

This gesso does not require thinning for proper consistency. It dries in minutes to a non-yellowing, brilliant white. It's suitable for use with Liquitex Basics and other student-grade acrylic paints.

Shipping Note — Due to manufacturer distribution restrictions, Liquitex products cannot be shipped to addresses outside of North America.

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso

4.6

(based on 16 reviews)

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12/26/2016

5.0

good product

By julie the painter

from columbus ohio

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

it's my first time using gesso.... so far so good....
i will try to apply it on non-canvas materials....
recommend it...

12/22/2016

5.0

Great Product

By Kayla

from Roseville, MI

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

This was my first time using gesso, so I can't compare other brands but I was quite happy with this product! I added a lot of acrylic paint into my sketchbook and the paper handled it quite well due to the gesso!

11/23/2016

5.0

Easy to use

By Shahri

from Lake Tahoe, NV

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

I primed a canvas with an old photograph on it and was able to use it for a whole new project.

10/10/2016

5.0

Excellent Gesso

By Famous artist

from Chicago IL

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

Used with modeling paste to create a textured background. Worked great.

3/31/2016

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Only Gesso I use.

By Daisy

from Breese, Il

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso does a great job at an economical price.

3/25/2016

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice, heavy bodied

By Tyler

from Mt Pleasant, TN

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

Really thick, only drawback is it's a bit gummy when dry. It's hard to sand flat, but otherwise a great deal if sanding isn't what you're doing.

1/17/2016

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Old Faithful

By CalypsoJewel

from Florida

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

I thought about making my own gesso for priming paper and canvas. However, after watching several/many videos of people making their own, it hardly seemed worth the effort -- especially if you're short on storage space and time. I've used Liquitex Gesso since grade school. A little goes a long way and it really bonds well with all kinds of surfaces. I trust this product.

10/18/2015

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I have used Liquitex Gesso for some time.

By shirleys Visions

from Moline Il.

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

I use the product on all my paper and canvas's before applying acrylics. Its creamy and smooth and goes a long way.

10/14/2015

5.0

Liquatex....love to use it..I have bought before.

By J J

from Greenville, MS

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

I use this product to cover over a painting I pratic on and it may take to coats but it works good to do the final art piece.

5/19/2015

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso - is GREAT!

By Hemu

from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Comments about Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso:

I had called before purchasing this product and was told that its consistency is same as in ink but to my surprised its NOT that this but has good body and very white color. Its perfect for preparing canvas or even wood panel for painting and it dries opaque. Its excellent for its price. I would order it again.