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A variety of ways to prepare materials for acrylic paintings

GOLDEN Acrylic Gesso in Black, White & Sandable offer artists a variety of ways to prepare materials for acrylic paintings or other art media such as oil, alkyds, charcoal, pastels and even watercolor! GOLDEN Gesso is designed to penetrate supports and provide a surface to which paint can adhere. Proper preparation with GOLDEN Gesso increases the life span of artwork. GOLDEN's Gesso is formulated to be flexible and is highly pigmented for greater opacity.The gesso is rich, opaque, and creates an excellent surface on which to paint! White Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) and Black Gesso (Opaque Acrylic Primer)

White and Black Gesso: GOLDEN White and Black Gesso are ready-to-use formulations for painting on most surfaces. They are flexible and can be applied in thin layers to conform to a variety to textures without cracking. For oil painting, we recommended that at least three layers of gesso. Gesso can be mixed with acrylic colors to produce a range of colored grounds
Sandable Hard Gesso: GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) is formulated with 100% acrylic dispersion polymer and can be sanded to provide surfaces that are smoother and more even than those created using regular gesso. GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso is formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion. It contains high levels of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and talc to produce an easily sanded surface.

NOTE: This product is designed for rigid substrates only and is NOT to be used on flexible materials, as cracking may occur.

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GOLDEN Absorbent Ground designed for stain and watercolor-type applications is light stable permanent and flexible. While it has a gesso-like consistency it is not intended as a gesso alternative. It must be applied over a porous and toothy surface such as GOLDEN Gesso to ensure adequate adhesi

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A variety of ways to prepare materials for acrylic paintings

GOLDEN Acrylic Gesso in Black, White & Sandable offer artists a variety of ways to prepare materials for acrylic paintings or other art media such as oil, alkyds, charcoal, pastels and even watercolor! GOLDEN Gesso is designed to penetrate supports and provide a surface to which paint can adhere. Proper preparation with GOLDEN Gesso increases the life span of artwork. GOLDEN's Gesso is formulated to be flexible and is highly pigmented for greater opacity. White Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) and Black Gesso (Opaque Acrylic Primer)

The gesso is rich, opaque, and creates an excellent surface on which to paint!

GOLDEN White and Black Gesso: White Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) and Black Gesso (Opaque Acrylic Primer) are ready-to-use formulations for painting on most surfaces. They are flexible and can be applied in thin layers to conform to a variety to textures without cracking. For oil painting, we recommended that at least three layers of gesso. Gesso can be mixed with acrylic colors to produce a range of colored grounds. GOLDEN White Gesso
GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso: GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso (Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer) is formulated with 100% acrylic dispersion polymer and can be sanded to provide surfaces that are smoother and more even than those created using regular gesso. GOLDEN Sandable Hard Gesso is formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion. It contains high levels of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and talc to produce an easily sanded surface.

NOTE: This product is designed for rigid substrates only and is NOT to be used on flexible materials, as cracking may occur.

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Image (Click Image)	Item # (Click for Details)	Name	Size	Format	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.)	Reg.	Status	Add qty to cart
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.) $22.09 Reg. Price $15.46 0 48968 GOLDEN Gesso Black 8 oz	48968 48968	Black Gesso Black Gesso	8 oz 8 oz	Jar Jar	22.090000 $22.09	15.460000 $15.46	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes ACRYLIC GESSO READY TO USE MOST COMMONLY USED PAINTING SURFACE CAN BE APPLIED IN THIN LAYERS TO ACHIEVE VARIOUS TEXTURES WITHOUT CRACKING FOR OIL PAINTING ON TOP OF ANY ACRYLIC GESSO IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST 3 LAYERS BE APPLIED TO AVOID OIL PENETRATION LPP Prop 65 Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	48968 48968	Black Gesso Black Gesso	8 oz 8 oz	Jar Jar				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $37.19 Reg. Price $26.03 0 V15262 GOLDEN Gesso Black 16 oz	V15262 V15262	Black Gesso Black Gesso	16 oz 16 oz	Jar Jar	37.190000 $37.19	26.030000 $26.03	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes GOLDEN Absorbent Ground designed for stain and watercolor-type applications is light stable permanent and flexible. While it has a gesso-like consistency it is not intended as a gesso alternative. It must be applied over a porous and toothy surface such as GOLDEN Gesso to ensure adequate adhesion due to the type and level of solids in the product. Once properly sealed it is a permanent acrylic film that does not need to be kept under glass however the surface is quite delicate and additional protection is recommended. A properly applied isolation coat and GOLDEN Varnishes (Polymer & MSA) will protect the artwork from environmental factors such as sunlight and dust. Apply onto gessoed canvas hardboard wood or other surface. Prime surfaces with 2 coats of GOLDEN Gesso applied directly to the support. DO NOT apply any initial sizing of GAC 100 GAC 400 or other acrylic mediums. Doing so may result in cracking of the subsequent layers of Absorbent Ground. LPP Prop 65 Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	V15262 V15262	Black Gesso Black Gesso	16 oz 16 oz	Jar Jar				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $54.39 Reg. Price $38.07 0 39486 GOLDEN Gesso Black 32 oz	39486 39486	Black Gesso Black Gesso	32 oz 32 oz	Jar Jar	54.390000 $54.39	38.070000 $38.07	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes ACRYLIC GESSO READY TO USE MOST COMMONLY USED PAINTING SURFACE CAN BE APPLIED IN THIN LAYERS TO ACHIEVE VARIOUS TEXTURES WITHOUT CRACKING FOR OIL PAINTING ON TOP OF ANY ACRYLIC GESSO IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST 3 LAYERS BE APPLIED TO AVOID OIL PENETRATION EXTREMELY OPAQUE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY LPP Prop 65 Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	39486 39486	Black Gesso Black Gesso	32 oz 32 oz	Jar Jar				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $153.09 Reg. Price $107.16 0 39487 GOLDEN Gesso Black 1 Gallon	39487 39487	Black Gesso Black Gesso	Gallon Gallon	Bucket Bucket	153.090000 $153.09	107.160000 $107.16	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes ACRYLIC GESSO READY TO USE MOST COMMONLY USED PAINTING SURFACE CAN BE APPLIED IN THIN LAYERS TO ACHIEVE VARIOUS TEXTURES WITHOUT CRACKING FOR OIL PAINTING ON TOP FO ANY ACRYLIC GESSO IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST 3 LAYERS BE APPLIED TO AVOID OIL PENETRATION EXTREMELY OPAQUE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY LPP Prop 65 Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	39487 39487	Black Gesso Black Gesso	Gallon Gallon	Bucket Bucket				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $20.29 Reg. Price $14.20 0 48967 GOLDEN Gesso White 8 oz	48967 48967	White Gesso White Gesso	8 oz 8 oz	Jar Jar	20.290000 $20.29	14.200000 $14.20	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes ACRYLIC GESSO READY TO USE MOST COMMONLY USED PAINTING SURFACE CAN BE APPLIED IN THIN LAYERS TO ACHIEVE VARIOUS TEXTURES WITHOUT CRACKING FOR OIL PAINTING ON TOP OF ANY ACRYLIC GESSO IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST 3 LAYERS BE APPLIED TO AVOID OIL PENETRATION EXTRENELY OPAQUE, PROFESSIONAL QUALITY LPP Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	48967 48967	White Gesso White Gesso	8 oz 8 oz	Jar Jar				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $34.39 Reg. Price $24.07 0 V15259 GOLDEN Gesso White 16 oz	V15259 V15259	White Gesso White Gesso	16 oz 16 oz	Jar Jar	34.390000 $34.39	24.070000 $24.07	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes Acrylic gesso is ready to use. Most commonly used painting surface. Apply in thin layers to achieve various textures without cracking For oil painting on top of acrylic gesso, it is recommended that at least 3 layers be applied to avoid oil penetration. Extremely opaque. Professional quality LPP Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	V15259 V15259	White Gesso White Gesso	16 oz 16 oz	Jar Jar				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $47.99 Reg. Price $33.59 0 39484 GOLDEN Gesso White 32 oz	39484 39484	White Gesso White Gesso	32 oz 32 oz	Jar Jar	47.990000 $47.99	33.590000 $33.59	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes ACRYLIC GESSO READY TO USE MOST COMMONLY USED PAINTING SURFACE CAN BE APPLIED IN THIN LAYERS TO ACHIEVE VARIOUS TEXTURES WITHOUT CRACKING FOR OIL PAINTING ON TOP FO ANY ACRYLIC GESSO IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST 3 LAYERS BE APPLIED TO AVOID OIL PENETRATION EXTREMLY OPAQUE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY LPP Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	39484 39484	White Gesso White Gesso	32 oz 32 oz	Jar Jar				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $122.19 Reg. Price $85.53 0 39485 GOLDEN Gesso White 1 Gallon	39485 39485	White Gesso White Gesso	Gallon Gallon	Bucket Bucket	122.190000 $122.19	85.530000 $85.53	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes ACRYLIC GESSO READY TO USE MOST COMMONLY USED PAINTING SURFACE CAN BE APPLIED IN THIN LAYERS TO ACHIEVE VARIOUS TEXTURES WITHOUT CRACKING FOR OIL PAINTING ON TOP OF ACYRLIC GESSO IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST 3 LAYERS BE APPLIED TO AVOID OIL PENETRATION EXTREMELY OPAQUE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY LPP Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	39485 39485	White Gesso White Gesso	Gallon Gallon	Bucket Bucket				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $22.09 Reg. Price $15.46 0 51818 GOLDEN Gesso Sandable Hard 8 oz	51818 51818	Sandable Hard Gesso Sandable Hard Gesso	8 oz 8 oz	Jar Jar	22.090000 $22.09	15.460000 $15.46	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes Sandable Hard Gesso is formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion and can be sanded to provide surfaces that are smoother and more even than those created using regular gesso. It contains high levels of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, and other inert solids to produce an easily sanded surface. Only use on rigid substrates such as hardboard, wood or metal panels. Potential for cracking may occur if used on highly absorbent surfaces, like canvas, even when adhered to a rigid surface beforehand. Apply in multiple thin layers, gradually building up to the desired thickness. Single thick layers could crack upon drying. LPP Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Hurry Only 5 left Quantity Add To Lists
	51818 51818	Sandable Hard Gesso Sandable Hard Gesso	8 oz 8 oz	Jar Jar				Hurry Only 5 left Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $37.19 Reg. Price $26.03 0 V34247 GOLDEN Acrylic Sandable Hard Gesso 16 oz	V34247 V34247	Sandable Hard Gesso Sandable Hard Gesso	16 oz 16 oz		37.190000 $37.19	26.030000 $26.03	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes Sandable Hard Gesso is formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion and can be sanded to provide surfaces that are smoother and more even than those created using regular gesso. It contains high levels of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, and other inert solids to produce an easily sanded surface. Only use on rigid substrates such as hardboard, wood or metal panels. Potential for cracking may occur if used on highly absorbent surfaces, like canvas, even when adhered to a rigid surface beforehand. Apply in multiple thin layers, gradually building up to the desired thickness. Single thick layers could crack upon drying. LPP Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Hurry Only 7 left Quantity Add To Lists
	V34247 V34247	Sandable Hard Gesso Sandable Hard Gesso	16 oz 16 oz					Hurry Only 7 left Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $54.39 Reg. Price $38.07 0 51819 GOLDEN Gesso Sandable Hard 32 oz	51819 51819	Sandable Hard Gesso Sandable Hard Gesso	32 oz 32 oz	Jar Jar	54.390000 $54.39	38.070000 $38.07	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes Sandable Hard Gesso is formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion and can be sanded to provide surfaces that are smoother and more even than those created using regular gesso. It contains high levels of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, and other inert solids to produce an easily sanded surface. Only use on rigid substrates such as hardboard, wood or metal panels. Potential for cracking may occur if used on highly absorbent surfaces, like canvas, even when adhered to a rigid surface beforehand. Apply in multiple thin layers, gradually building up to the desired thickness. Single thick layers could crack upon drying. LPP Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Quantity Add To Lists
	51819 51819	Sandable Hard Gesso Sandable Hard Gesso	32 oz 32 oz	Jar Jar				Quantity Add To Lists
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.) $153.09 Reg. Price $107.16 0 51820 GOLDEN Gesso Sandable Hard 1 Gallon	51820 51820	Sandable Hard Gesso Sandable Hard Gesso	Gallon Gallon	Bucket Bucket	153.090000 $153.09	107.160000 $107.16	Product Badge: Tech Notes: Click This Icon To See Tech Notes Sandable Hard Gesso is formulated with 100% acrylic polymer emulsion and can be sanded to provide surfaces that are smoother and more even than those created using regular gesso. It contains high levels of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, and other inert solids to produce an easily sanded surface. Only use on rigid substrates such as hardboard, wood or metal panels. Potential for cracking may occur if used on highly absorbent surfaces, like canvas, even when adhered to a rigid surface beforehand. Apply in multiple thin layers, gradually building up to the desired thickness. Single thick layers could crack upon drying. LPP Item Notes (Tap/Hover) 1 In Stock	Hurry Only 2 left Quantity Add To Lists
	51820 51820	Sandable Hard Gesso Sandable Hard Gesso	Gallon Gallon	Bucket Bucket				Hurry Only 2 left Quantity Add To Lists