R & F Handmade Paints - Encaustic Gesso
Encaustic Gesso
Prepare panels for encaustic work without the mess of traditional sizing
Encaustic work traditionally demands tedious surface prep, sanding rigid supports, applying shellac, building up multiple coats, before you can even begin painting. R & F eliminates that barrier with a ready-to-use white ground that creates the absorbent surface encaustic requires without the lengthy process. This specialized gesso goes on smooth and dries to accept molten wax immediately, letting you move from substrate to first layer in a fraction of the usual time.
The formula addresses encaustic's specific surface requirements: proper absorbency to anchor that critical first layer of wax, smooth application that won't telegraph through subsequent coats, and compatibility with the heat and materials inherent to the medium. Apply it to wood panels, canvas, or rigid supports, let it dry, and start fusing. The white ground provides excellent opacity for building luminous color, while the absorbent surface ensures your initial wax layer bonds securely rather than sliding around during fusion.
R & F formulates this gesso specifically for encaustic rather than adapting acrylic primers, so it performs reliably under torch work and repeated heating. You'll spend less time in the prep phase and more time exploring the medium itself, exactly where the focus belongs.
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
