R & F Handmade Paints - Encaustic Gesso

Name: Encaustic Gesso
Brand: R & F Handmade Paints
SKU: 97233
Price: 11.48 USD
Availability: InStock

4 oz.

SKU: 97233

MPN: 810

4 oz.

List: $12.75

$11.48

SAVE 9%

32 oz.

SKU: 98130

MPN: 811

32 oz.

List: $58.90

$53.03

SAVE 9%

16 oz.

SKU: 99558

MPN: 813

16 oz.

List: $39.25

$35.31

SAVE 10%

Prepare panels for encaustic work without the mess of traditional sizing

Encaustic Gesso, from R & F Handmade Paints, is specifically formulated for encaustic painting. This ready to use, white ground, creates a smooth and absorbent surface. Traditional surface preparation for encaustic painting can be time consuming and messy, but thanks to this special formula, you can spend less time preparing, and more time painting.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Ready-to-use formula saves prep time
Creates smooth
absorbent painting surface
Specifically formulated for encaustic painting
White ground enhances color vibrancy
Eliminates messy traditional surface preparation
Works on canvas
wood
paper

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R & F Handmade Paints - Encaustic Gesso

Encaustic Gesso

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Prepare panels for encaustic work without the mess of traditional sizing

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