Name: Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso
Brand: Liquitex
Rating: 4.6 (33 reviews)

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.




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Liquitex Acryli Gesso-Black 8oz. Front of bottle.

A ready-mixed painting ground, Liquitex Acrylic Gessos prime surfaces and add the right level of tooth for optimum color stability, adhesion, and absorbency. Apply to stiffen canvas and provide an archival base to a wide variety of supports and surfaces, including canvas, paper, and wood. 

Suitable for use with a variety of mediums, including graphite, pencil, charcoal, acrylic and oil paints and mediums, and chalk and oil pastels, Liquitex Acrylic Gessos can be used undiluted or thinned with up to 25% water - when thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium.

Liquitex Acrylic Gessos are available in a variety of colors, including:

__Black__ – Primes surfaces while adding an optimal level of texture and provides a matte Black, opaque base that eliminates surface color.

__Neutral Gray__ – Primes surfaces while adding an optimal level of texture and provides a matte Neutral Gray, opaque base that eliminates surface color. 

__White__ – A classic Titanium White acrylic ground that primes surfaces while adding an optimum level of tooth.

__Clear__ – Adds a high-tooth, matte finish to surfaces while keeping the original surface visible.

__Super Heavy Gesso__ - An impasto Titanium White gesso that holds its sculptural shape until dry. Super Heavy Gesso has all the attributes of traditional acrylic gesso and is ideal for thick and sculptural applications with knife or brush.


A ready-mixed painting ground, Liquitex Acrylic Gessos prime surfaces and add the right level of tooth for optimum color stability, adhesion, and absorbency. Apply to stiffen canvas and provide an archival base to a wide variety of supports and surfaces, including canvas, paper, and wood. 

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint, Set of 12. Outside of box with four standing tubes. 

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colors were developed for students and artists who require dependable quality at an economical price. Each color is uniquely formulated to bring out the maximum brilliance and clarity of the individual pigment.


These acrylics have a buttery consistency for easy blending, a medium viscosity, and are made with lightfast fine art pigments. They dry to a satin finish, eliminating surface glare.  


Basics can be used for a variety of techniques, including watercolor, airbrush, and printmaking, plus sketching and underpainting, color theory, and mixed media. When dry, these acrylics are permanent, water-resistant, and flexible. 


Combine Basics Acrylics with Liquitex Basics Acrylic Mediums to achieve a wide variety of effects.


__Note -__ Fluorescent and metallic paints are naturally less lightfast.


For watercolor, airbrush, and printmaking. Apply on canvas, wood, clay, paper, fabric. Mix with water or Liquitex acrylic mediums. Dries water-resistant, flexible, and with permanent adhesive properties.

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Liquitex Basics Brushes -  Line of five assorted brush styles.

Liquitex Basics Brushes are the perfect complement to Liquitex Basics acrylic paints, other brands of acrylic paint, and even  water-mixable  oil colors. 

These  long-handled  white nylon brushes are durable, easy to clean, and hold ample amounts of color. Their  medium-soft  bristles provide the ideal responsiveness for  soft-bodied  to  medium-bodied  acrylics, and their economical price makes them perfect for students, amateurs, or professionals. 

Liquitex Basics Brushes are available in five popular shapes and a range of sizes.

These long-handled white nylon brushes are durable, easy to clean, and hold ample amounts of color. Their medium-soft bristles provide the ideal responsiveness for soft-bodied to medium-bodied acrylics.

Produces a smooth, absorbent, finely textured ground for painting on most porous surfaces, such as canvas, paper, fabric, wood, or plaster. No thinning. Dries in minutes to a non-yellowing, brilliant white.

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Tube	8.5 oz	250 ml
Pint Bottle	16 oz	473 ml
Half Gallon Bottle	64 oz	1.9 L
Gallon Bottle	128 oz	3.8 L

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