Golden - Absorbent Ground

Name: Absorbent Ground
Brand: Golden
SKU: 03642
Price: 38.07 USD
Availability: InStock

white / 32 oz.

SKU: 03642

MPN: 0003555-7

white, 32 oz.

List: $54.39

$38.07

SAVE 30%

white / 16 oz.

SKU: 60088

MPN: 0003555-6

white, 16 oz.

List: $37.19

$26.03

SAVE 30%

white / 8 oz.

SKU: 79006

MPN: 0003555-5

white, 8 oz.

List: $22.09

$15.46

SAVE 30%

Create watercolor effects on canvas with this porous acrylic ground

Absorbent Ground is an acrylic liquid surfacing medium that dries to a porous, paper-like surface. Apply multiple coats over a gessoed canvas or rigid substrate to prepare it for staining and watercolor effects.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Acrylic liquid medium for porous surfaces
Dries to paper-like absorbent finish
Apply over gessoed canvas or panels
Multiple coats increase absorbency level
Ideal for watercolor and staining techniques
Creates controlled bleeding effects on canvas

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Golden - Absorbent Ground

Absorbent Ground

white / 32 oz.

white / 16 oz.

white / 8 oz.

Create watercolor effects on canvas with this porous acrylic ground

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