{"product_id":"copy-of-jo-sonjas-all-purpose-sealer-250ml","title":"JoSonja Gesso White - 250ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJo Sonja's Gesso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Grounds\" are products used to prepare a surface for acrylic and\/or oil painting. Good preparation will not only ensure good paint adhesion, but will prove more economical as less paint will be absorbed into the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough acrylics can be applied directly to a surface without first applying a ground, the acrylic binder from the paint is absorbed too quickly into the surface being worked on. The result is a drab and disappointing painting, with a disagreeably fast drying speed. Acrylic grounds are recommended before painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJo Sonja's Gesso is a flexible acrylic ground with a high grit content which provides \"tooth\" on which to paint. It is not water absorbent and does not suck the moisture out of your paint when you start to work on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable in black and white, Jo Sonja's Gesso may be used instead of, or as well as, All Purpose Sealer. Usually applied on very porous or uneven surfaces, the grit will have a slight levelling effect, which is beneficial for inferior surfaces or rough edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: For deep grain or blemishes we recommend Jo Sonja's Wood Filler for levelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApply to clean, dry surface; allow to dry before proceeding with more coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA hair dryer may be used. Apply as many coats as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMay be sanded between coats if desired. Sanding is recommended prior to over painting over to provide a smooth surface. Use dry sanding method, not wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite Gesso may be tinted with regular Jo Sonja's Artists' Colours to create a 'pastel primer'.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack Gesso makes an excellent blackboard paint. A light sanding is recommended to smooth the surface for chalk.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGesso is excellent to apply prior to base coating with a transparent colour, ie Raw Sienna. The white or black colour will add 'opacity' to the subsequent coats of paint. The result will be a brighter, more solid base coat.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite Gesso may be thinned with water or Clear Glaze Medium and applied as a wood wash or liming glaze. The more Gesso in the mix, the 'chalkier' the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoSonja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51209819423015,"sku":"JS1WGS","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/8546\/2823\/files\/JS71440gessowhite250mljs.jpg?v=1774703745","url":"https:\/\/www.creativedreams.com.au\/products\/copy-of-jo-sonjas-all-purpose-sealer-250ml","provider":"Creative Dreams Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}