Gesso Primer | Black 1 Litre
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Solid Solutions Gesso Primer Black 1 Litre is a professional artist black gesso that gives you a dark ground for high-contrast work, vivid colours and dramatic backgrounds. This water-based black gesso primer is fast-drying, non-toxic and offers excellent coverage with superb tooth on canvas, plywood, MDF, brick, plaster, paper and boards. Compatible with both acrylic paint and oil paints, it dries satin to matte and stays flexible once dry. Proudly Australian owned and made.
Product details
Colour
Black
Size
1 litre
Base
Water-based acrylic gesso
Finish
Dries satin to matte
Coats
2 for acrylic, 3+ for oil
Thinning
Up to 20% water or Flow Medium
Clean up
Soap and water
Made in
Australia
Key features
Deep black ground
Superb tooth for paint grip
Fast drying
Flexible and durable once dry
Acrylic and oil paint compatible
Non-toxic
Why use this gesso
What is black gesso used for?
Black gesso primes a surface with a dark ground instead of white. It is popular for high-contrast work, bright and metallic colours, night scenes and dramatic backgrounds.
Saves painting a dark base
Starting on black means you do not need to paint a dark underlayer first, so you can go straight to your lights and colours.
Surfaces you can prime
Stretched canvas
Canvas boards
Plywood
MDF
Timber panels
Paper & card
Plaster
Brick
How to apply gesso
1
Stir and prepare
Stir the gesso well. Make sure the surface is clean, dry and free of dust or grease.
2
Seal absorbent surfaces
On very absorbent surfaces such as raw MDF or timber, thin the first coat with up to 20% water or Solid Solutions Flow Medium.
3
Apply thin, even coats
Use a wide flat brush or foam roller and alternate the direction of each coat. Let each coat dry fully before the next.
4
Build the right number of coats
Two coats for acrylic painting, and a minimum of three for oil painting. Sand lightly between coats for a smoother finish.
FAQs
Clean up & storage
Clean up
Wash brushes, rollers and tools with soap and water while the gesso is still wet.
Stir before use
Stir well before each use for an even, consistent coat.
Storage
Keep the lid tightly closed between uses.
Gesso Primer | Black 1 Litre