{"title":"Gesso, Sealers \u0026 Varnishes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Artist’s Guide to Gesso Primers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Tree Creations is a leading supplier of primers in Australia. Whether you’re new to this crafty essential or you’re looking to kick your creative game up a notch, we have everything you need to move your look from ‘just finished’ to ‘absolutely flawless’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Atelier Gesso Liquid Primer Used For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing your surface before you begin is crucial to ensure your finished piece can be enjoyed for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a smooth surface and flawless finish, we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arttreecreations.com.au\/products\/atelier-gesso-primer\"\u003eLiquid Primer\u003c\/a\u003e. With a more diluted consistency than traditional primers on the market, this product allows the paint to stick to the surface, allowing a lengthier working time whilst preserving the quality after everything has dried. For a more matte surface finish, we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arttreecreations.com.au\/products\/pebeo-artist-transparent-gesso-1ltr\"\u003ePebeo Artist Acrylics\u003c\/a\u003e, which is transparent and quick drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Priming Really Necessary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want your finished work to look flawless, without bubbles and raised canvas grains, then this process is absolutely necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriming creates a more absorbent surface by permeating the base layer and drying it first, smoothing out any uneven areas or inconsistencies before you get to work with the brush. We always recommend doing this, especially if you’re working with wood, canvas or other porous materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Materials for Priming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand that while canvas and wood are typically used, there is a whole world of other unique materials out there that our customers love to create with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, we’ve put a list together that outlines materials suitable for use with transparent artist gesso:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurlap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn regard to different mediums, we recommend using gesso with marker pens, acrylics, inks, distress and spray paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Gesso the same as Diluted Glue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These two have different properties and are used for different things – although they do support increased adhesivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesso is dissimilar to glue in the way it contains an opaque, milky colour, while glue is clear. Whilst you can still use it to stick the paper to other substrates, the colour will remain and won’t dry transparently as glue does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Liquid White the Same?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same way as glue, gesso is also dissimilar to liquid white. Made famous by artists like Bob Ross, liquid white is a wet aid that supports oil painting on dampened canvas. This allows easier blending of colours to create dreamy, blended scenes. Imagine painting over a thin white layer – the sleekness is increased and the ability to blend becomes easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesso, on the other hand, has an acrylic base, which needs to be totally dry first. 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Alkaline residue can affect some acrylic colours if leached in high enough concentrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClean-faced or polished concrete may need to be sandblasted to give a surface for a primer to adhere to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Paint On Plastics And Melamines\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMatisse colours will adhere directly to most plastics. Non-porous materials such as perspex, melamine or nylon should be lightly sanded; then, a bonding coat applied of undiluted  Matisse Clear Sealer. 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If the painted stone is to be left out in the elements, two coats of Matisse Final Varnish Gloss Finish, Mattise Final Varnish Matt Finish or MM29 Final Varnish Satin Finish is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Paint On Plaster \/ Stucco\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNew plaster should dry for at least two weeks before a coat of Matisse Clear Sealer is applied. Matisse Gesso may then be used, or Matisse colours applied directly over the MM12 Clear Sealer. After the work is completed, a coat of Matisse Polymer Gloss Varnish will add protection. 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As the oil in oil paints is readily absorbed by the gesso, a stronger sealed layer is needed to ensure the paint does not absorb through the gesso and onto the actual canvas. Matisse Gessoes contain Calcite grounds (calcium carbonate) which help to protect canvas from destructive gases given off by oil paints over their life-span.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is recommended that MM10 Gesso be applied with a spatula or blade on canvas. If applying with a brush mix with equal parts water, especially for the first coats when being applied to raw canvas\/linen (alternatively use MM27 Low Viscosity Gesso). The application method can also affect the tooth. For a rough textured tooth, apply with a coarse bristled brush. 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