Demco White Gesso 120ml/4oz

Discover the beauty of a white gesso ground, enhanced with vibrant colours and a stunning satin finish! With excellent lightfastness, these colours blend beautifully and remain permanent and flexible when dry. Cleanup is a breeze—use soap and water! Enjoy your creative journey!

White gesso is an incredibly versatile primer that opens up a world of possibilities for painting and mixed-media art! This delightful white, paint-like substance is crafted from a blend of chalk, gypsum, pigment, and a binder such as acrylic polymer, making it a must-have in every artist's toolkit. When applied to raw canvas, wood panels, paper, or other surfaces, gesso creates a beautifully textured, absorbent ground that enhances paint adhesion—especially for acrylics and oils—ensuring your artwork stands the test of time.

Using white gesso not only prevents paint from soaking into the material but also enhances colour vibrancy, allowing your artistic vision to truly shine! It provides a consistent, neutral base that simplifies layering and helps you achieve stunning effects. Want a super smooth finish? Just add multiple coats of gesso and feel free to sand between layers for that perfect touch!

You’ll find white gesso in both acrylic and oil-based formulas, with acrylic gesso being the go-to choice for most artists today due to its quick drying time and flexibility. Plus, some creative souls even tint their gesso with colored pigments to craft a personalized ground!

In short, white gesso is an essential, exciting tool for preparing surfaces and elevating the quality of your masterpieces—let's get creating!