Name: Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso
Brand: Liquitex
Rating: 4.5999999 (22 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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A ready-mixed painting ground, Liquitex Gesso can be used with any kind of paint. It covers in one coat and remains brilliantly white, flexible, and non-cracking. Gesso provides the perfect &quot;tooth&quot; and adhesion to a wide variety of supports and surfaces such as canvas, paper, and wood. It can be thinned with water. Available in a wide variety of sizes.   Liquitex Acrylic Gessos are suitable for Liquitex High Viscosity and Medium Viscosity Acrylics, and other artist grade acrylic paints. For student painting projects, use Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso.

A ready-mixed painting ground, Liquitex Gesso can be used with any kind of paint. It covers in one coat and remains brilliantly white, flexible, and non-cracking. Gesso provides the perfect "tooth" and adhesion to a wide variety of supports and surfaces su

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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 Matt Colors are ideal for students and artists needing a flat, matt surface and clean mixing. The deep, rich colors have a unique, free-flow formula.   These paints offer smooth leveling and extra opacity. They are permanent, water resistant, and flexible when dry. Thin with water and/or Liquitex Acrylic Mediums. Clean with soap and water.

Liquitex Basics Matt Colors are ideal for students and artists needing a flat, matt surface and clean mixing. The deep, rich colors have a unique, free-flow formula. These paints offer smooth leveling and extra opacity. Permanent and water resistant.

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Economical and practical, these quality acrylic brushes work great for students and professionals.

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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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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.

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

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso

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