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Gesso

Get ready to prime like a pro with our Gesso extravaganza! It’s like giving your canvas a spa day before the big show. From Mont Marte’s White and Black Gesso to Clear Gesso’s, we’ve got primers in abundance! Need a little spray action? We’ve got Spray Gesso in black, white, and clear. And don’t forget about our Artboard gesso and Zellen gesso, available in a variety of sizes to suit every canvas craving. With our gesso lineup, your art will be so primed, it’ll practically paint itself!

  • R210.00

    Artboard Black Gesso 500ml

    • Art Board Black Gesso is a primer consisting of a mixture of chalk, gypsum, pigment, and binder used to prepare surfaces for painting.
    • It provides a smooth, absorbent surface that allows paint to adhere effectively.
    • Black Gesso, as the name suggests, is gesso that has been tinted black.
    • Artists often use black gesso as a base layer when working with certain techniques or styles, such as acrylic or oil painting where a dark underpainting is desired.
    • It can create depth and enhance the vibrancy of colours applied on top.
    • Additionally, the black surface can be useful for creating dramatic effects or emphasizing contrast in artwork.
    • Artboard Black Gesso is available in 500ml and 1 liter tubs.

     

  • R390.00

    Artboard Black Gesso 1 liter

    • Art Board Black Gesso is a primer consisting of a mixture of chalk, gypsum, pigment, and binder used to prepare surfaces for painting.
    • It provides a smooth, absorbent surface that allows paint to adhere effectively.
    • Black Gesso, as the name suggests, is gesso that has been tinted black.
    • Artists often use black gesso as a base layer when working with certain techniques or styles, such as acrylic or oil painting where a dark underpainting is desired.
    • It can create depth and enhance the vibrancy of colours applied on top.
    • Additionally, the black surface can be useful for creating dramatic effects or emphasizing contrast in artwork.
    • Artboard Black Gesso is available in 500ml and 1 liter tubs.

     

  • R215.00

    Artboard Acrylic Gesso 500ml

    • Gesso is an important art supply to get your canvas ready for painting
    • Gesso is very similar to white acrylic paint, only thinner
    • It dries hard, making the surface more stiff
    • Gesso prepares (or “primes”) the surface for painting, making the surface slightly textured and ready to accept acrylic or oil paint
    • Without gesso, the paint would soak into the weave of the canvas
    • The beauty of gesso is that you can apply it to nearly any surface, and then you can paint on that surface
  • R390.00

    Artboard Acrylic Gesso 1lt

    • Gesso is an important art supply to get your canvas ready for painting
    • Gesso is very similar to white acrylic paint, only thinner
    • It dries hard, making the surface more stiff
    • Gesso prepares (or “primes”) the surface for painting, making the surface slightly textured and ready to accept acrylic or oil paint
    • Without gesso, the paint would soak into the weave of the canvas
    • The beauty of gesso is that you can apply it to nearly any surface, and then you can paint on that surface
  • R265.00

    Dala Acrylic Gesso 500ml

    • Dala’s Gesso Primer is a creamy medium used to coat canvases before applying paint to improve the paints adhesion to the substrate
    • Gesso is a high end primer for artists, with a high solid content and a low latex content making it suitable for both acrylic and oil paint applications
    • 500ml
  • R305.00

    Clear H20 Spray Gesso 400ml

    • Ghiant H2O Water-based Gesso has 90% fewer solvents and 35% fewer VOCs than normal aerosol sprays.
    • Artist Clear acid free spray primer for a variety of substrates
    • Suitable for use with oils, alkyds and acrylics
    • Provides excellent “tooth” for better adhesion
    • Allow to dry for 24 hours after application before use
    • Recommended that 3 coats are applied for use with oil painting
    • Allow 2 hours of drying time between coats
    • Please read instructions on the can prior to use
    • It will not yellow or discolour
  • R305.00

    White H20 Spray Gesso 400ml

    • Ghiant H2O Water-based Gesso has 90% fewer solvents and 35% fewer VOCs than normal aerosol sprays.
    • Artist Clear acid free spray primer for a variety of substrates
    • Suitable for use with oils, alkyds and acrylics
    • Provides excellent “tooth” for better adhesion
    • Allow to dry for 24 hours after application before use
    • Recommended that 3 coats are applied for use with oil painting
    • Allow 2 hours of drying time between coats
    • Please read instructions on the can prior to use
    • It will not yellow or discolour
  • R305.00

    Black H20 Spray Gesso 400ml

    • Ghiant H2O Water-based Gesso has 90% fewer solvents and 35% fewer VOCs than normal aerosol sprays.
    • Artist Clear acid free spray primer for a variety of substrates
    • Suitable for use with oils, alkyds and acrylics
    • Provides excellent “tooth” for better adhesion
    • Allow to dry for 24 hours after application before use
    • Recommended that 3 coats are applied for use with oil painting
    • Allow 2 hours of drying time between coats
    • Please read instructions on the can prior to use
    • It will not yellow or discolour

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  • R165.00

    Mont Marte Black Gesso 500ml

    • Mont Marte Black Gesso 500ml Tub
    • This water-based Universal Primer is superb for preparing surfaces for painting
    • Mont Marte Gesso may be used on canvas, cardboard and wood
    • Once dry, Gesso may be painted on with acrylics and oils
    • Mont Marte Gesso is acid free and provides an absorbent surface to paint on
    • Apply two thin coats of Gesso for a smooth surface
    • May also be applied with a palette knife for a more textured effect
    • Touch dry within 2 hours, longer for heavier application
    • Clean up with water

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  • R160.00

    Mont Marte White Gesso 500ml

    • Use to prepare surfaces for acrylic and oil painting
    • Creates a smoother and more even surface
    • White and opaque once dry
    • Allows paint to flow smoothly and prevents it from being absorbed into canvas, paper and other surfaces
    • Acid free

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  • R120.00

    Mont Marte Texture Gesso White 250ml

    • Mont Marte Gesso Primer – White Texture Gesso 250ml
    • Mont Marte White Texture Gesso is used for preparing painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint, it is also a suitable primer for use with pastels and other types of paint
    • This texture gesso is water resistant and non-yellowing once dry and provides a great surface for you to create on
    • The Gesso can be applied in different ways to achieve textured effects or can also be applied to be smooth
    • In comparison to the standard Mont Marte Gesso, the Texture Gesso has a slightly thicker viscosity enabling the artists to apply it heavily and for the gesso to retain texture and brush strokes once dry
    • This is a great surface preparation solution for artists who aim to create a lot of texture in their work

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    • Used to prepare surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.
    • Dries to a water resistant, non-yellowing surface.
    • Suitable for acrylic paint, Oil Paint, Pastels and other painting mediums
    • Can be intermixed with Mont Marte acrylic paints and mediums
    • 250ml bottle with cap

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  • R135.00

    Mont Marte Texture Gesso Clear 250ml

    • Mont Marte Gesso Primer – Clear Texture Gesso 250ml
    • Mont Marte Clear Texture Gesso can be used to prepare your painting surface with a transparent primed coat
    • This Clear Texture Gesso is the ideal primer when you wish to keep the surface material visible
    • This clear gesso can be mixed with Mont Marte acrylic paints and other mediums, allowing you the ability to create your own tinted gesso

    FEATURES

    • Clear Gesso suitable for use with Acrylic paint, Oil paint, Pastels and other paint mediums
    • Dries clear and non-yellowing
    • Water resistant finish
    • 250ml bottle with cap

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  • R105.00

    Zelcryl Clear Gesso 300ml

    • This product prepares a surface for acrylic and oil painting
    • This gesso creates a clear matt surface with a slight tooth

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  • R260.00

    Zellen Gesso 500ml

    • This product prepares a surface for acrylic and oil painting
    • This gesso creates a white matt surface with a slight tooth
    • Gesso is an important art supply to get your canvas ready for painting
    • It dries hard, making the surface stiffer
    • Gesso prepares the surface for painting, making the surface slightly textured and ready to accept acrylic paint
    • Without gesso, the paint would soak into the weave of the canvas

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  • R440.00

    Zellen Gesso 1lt

    • This product prepares a surface for acrylic and oil painting
    • This gesso creates a white matt surface with a slight tooth
    • Gesso is an important art supply to get your canvas ready for painting
    • It dries hard, making the surface stiffer
    • Gesso prepares the surface for painting, making the surface slightly textured and ready to accept acrylic paint
    • Without gesso, the paint would soak into the weave of the canvas

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