Gesso is italian for gypsum which when mixed with water and animal glue makes a luminous painting surface.
Gamblin oil painting ground.
Gamblin oil painting ground makes a strong bright non absorbent foundation for oil paintings.
Gamblin ground is formulated from alkyd resin titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate titanium dioxide gives opacity while calcium carbonate gives tooth for strong adhesion.
Gamblin traditional gesso is a dry mixture of rabbit skin glue gypsum marble dust and titanium dioxide.
Product information product dimensions 4 x 4 x 5 5 inches item weight 2 45 pounds manufacturer gamblin asin b0006ojapg item model number 01132 customer reviews.
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Gamblin ground makes a strong foundation for oil paintings.
Gamblin oil painting ground is the top choice for a new generation of painters looking for a convenient non toxic alternative to traditional lead oil grounds.
Gamblin gesso makes a traditional absorbent ground for oil paintings on panels.
Formulated with alkyd resin titanium dioxide and barium sulfate gamblin ground makes fabric supports canvas and linen stiffer than acrylic gesso and more flexible than traditional oil primers.