Clear Gesso | 100ml | Transparent Artist Primer - Adds Tooth to Paper

Add grip to a surface without hiding it. This artist clear gesso is labelled a primer and sealer; it looks milky in the jar and dries clear, so the canvas, paper or background shows through while paint and pastel get a surface to hold on to. The jar holds 100ml.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Adding tooth to paper for pastel and colour pencil
• Priming over a printed or coloured ground
• Sealing raw wood while keeping the grain visible
• Priming a canvas you want to keep light

Compatibility

Works with: canvas, canvas board, wood, MDF and heavy paper, under acrylic and oil paint and dry media.

Pairs well with: a wide flat brush or foam roller, and fine sandpaper between coats.

Not suitable for: use as a final top coat, since it is a primer.

How to Use

1. Stir the gesso.
2. Brush a thin, even coat over the surface.
3. Let it dry, then sand lightly if you want a smoother finish.
4. Add a second coat, let it dry, then paint.

Before You Buy

• It looks white in the jar; that is normal, it dries clear.
• Wash brushes straight after use; dried gesso is hard to remove.
• Near twin: the black gesso in the same 100ml jar gives a black base; this one dries clear.

You will Need

• A wide flat brush
• Canvas, board or heavy paper
• Fine sandpaper

You may also like

• flat brushes
• crayons and pastels
• more mediums and varnishes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does clear gesso do?
It primes and adds tooth while drying clear, so the surface underneath stays visible.

How is clear gesso different from the black gesso?
Both come in 100ml jars. Clear dries clear so the surface shows through; black covers it with a dark base.

Can I use it under pastel and colour pencil?
Yes. It adds tooth to paper so dry media can grip.

Gesso or varnish, which do I need?
Gesso goes on first to prime a surface. Varnish goes on last over a dry painting to protect it. Pick gesso before you paint and varnish after.