Liquitex Black Gesso 237ml/8oz

Liquitex Black Gesso contains a blend of pigments to give a matte black, opaque base. Gesso primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for maximum colour adhesion and stability.Liquitex Black Gesso creates the optimum absorbency for paint application, providing a professional standard, archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work. It is also great for establishing a suitable surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings.It is recommended to use a quality artists gessoto achieve long lasting, archival base. With proper application and under the right conditions, a professional gesso like this will last generations.How To Use:Fully intermixable with all Liquitex productsUse undiluted or thin with up to 25% water when thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte MediumSand hard or shiny surfaces first, apply a thin coat to support with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paintTo create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gessoIf using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications