{"product_id":"liquitex-professional-clear-gesso-946ml","title":"Liquitex Professional Clear Gesso 946ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiquitex Professional Clear Gesso 946ml. A clear ground to prepare your surface and add a high level of tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003ePrimes surfaces and add a high level of tooth for maximum colour adhesion and stability\u003cbr\u003eGives a transparent matte finish which allows the original surface to show through and provides a professional standard, archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work\u003cbr\u003eStiffens your canvases and creates the optimum absorbency for paint application\u003cbr\u003eEstablishes a suitable surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings\u003cbr\u003eAlways use a quality artist's gesso if you want a lasting, archival base - a low-cost ground will flake and separate from your support, taking your work with it. Under the right conditions, a professional gesso like this will last generations\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Use\u003cbr\u003eUse undiluted or thin with up to 25% water - when thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium\u003cbr\u003eSand hard or shiny surfaces first, apply a thin coat to support (avoiding overbrushing) with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paint\u003cbr\u003eTo create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply the gesso\u003cbr\u003eIf using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications\u003cbr\u003eAdd a transparent\/semi-opaque acrylic colour for a custom sheer tint - Soft Body Acrylic is the optimum consistency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIQUITEX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40347316715592,"sku":"[0383996] 0383996","price":57.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1264\/8173\/files\/0383996_3984a026-55d9-4bf6-8cc6-0fb0f45ccc3c.jpg?v=1754999761","url":"https:\/\/craftonline.com.au\/products\/liquitex-professional-clear-gesso-946ml","provider":"CraftOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}