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Acrylic Gesso & Primers

Find the top selection of acrylic gesso & acrylic gesso primer for acrylic painting on sale for priming your canvas and gessoing for acrylic painting
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  1. Holbein Acrylic Colored Gesso 300ml Grey V-7
    Holbein Acrylic Colored Gesso 300ml Grey V-7
    List List Price: (Also known as Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, we do not set or inflate the MSRP. We report it. For our Jerry's manufactured brand products, we establish MSRP based on those of third-party vendors whose products most closely resemble ours in quality and size.) $34.50 Reg. Price $22.43
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  2. Holbein Acrylic Colored Gesso 300ml Grey V-5
    Holbein Acrylic Colored Gesso 300ml Grey V-5
    List List Price: (Also known as Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, we do not set or inflate the MSRP. We report it. For our Jerry's manufactured brand products, we establish MSRP based on those of third-party vendors whose products most closely resemble ours in quality and size.) $34.50 Reg. Price $22.43
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  3. Bob Ross Gray Gesso 500ml Bottle
    Bob Ross Gray Gesso 16oz (473ml) Bottle
    List List Price: (Also known as Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, we do not set or inflate the MSRP. We report it. For our Jerry's manufactured brand products, we establish MSRP based on those of third-party vendors whose products most closely resemble ours in quality and size.) $17.99 Reg. Price $13.56
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  4. Liquitex Neutral Grey 5 Gesso 8 oz Bottle
    Liquitex Acrylic Gesso Surface Prep Neutral Grey 5 Gesso 8 oz
    List List Price: (Also known as Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, we do not set or inflate the MSRP. We report it. For our Jerry's manufactured brand products, we establish MSRP based on those of third-party vendors whose products most closely resemble ours in quality and size.) $19.99 Reg. Price $13.52
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What is Acrylic Gesso?

Acrylic Gesso is the foundation of a painting very similar to white acrylic paint, it dries hard which makes the surface more stiff. Gesso prepares or "primes" the surface for painting. It is a paint like substance that is brushed on a canvas or subtstrate which prepares it for painting. Modern acrylic gesso is a combination of: Acrylic polymer medium (binder), Calcium carbonate (chalk), A pigment (usually Titanium white) and Chemicals that ensure flexibility and long archival life. Gesso is the same as a primer, as in 'pre-primed canvas.'

What's the difference between gesso and primer? Traditional Oil 'glue gesso' was made with an animal glue binder, usually rabbit-skin glue, chalk, and white pigment, usually Titanium white. Gesso is the same as a primer, as in 'pre-primed canvas'. It is made from a combination of paint pigment, chalk and binder.

Do you let acrylic gesso dry before painting? Yes, it is recommended to let acrylic gesso dry completely before painting. The drying time can vary depending on factors such as the thickness of the gesso layer, humidity, and temperature. It is important to ensure that the gesso is fully dry before you begin painting to prevent any issues with the adhesion and durability of the acrylic paint.