The first professional-grade gesso that's truly plant-based, non-toxic, and free of hazardous additives — without compromising performance.
Description
If you've ever read the ingredients on a conventional acrylic gesso, you know what you're signing up for — a cocktail of chemical and synthetic ingredients that off-gas in your studio and end up in the environment. For artists who care about what goes into their work and into the world, there hasn't been a real alternative — until now.
Natural Acrylik Gesso delivers the smooth, flexible, fast-drying surface you expect from a professional gesso, made from plant-based and safe ingredients.
Whether you're a professional artist, an art educator, or a maker who simply wants cleaner materials in your studio, Natural Acrylik Gesso performs at the highest level while honouring your health and the planet.
Technical Data
How does it compare to traditional acrylic gesso?
This gesso behaves exactly like conventional acrylic gesso and will create a very durable, archival, solid paint film. The only difference between this product and conventional acrylic gesso is that this one is made with a plant-based resin and non-toxic ingredients whereas conventional is made with petroleum resin and toxic additives.
Is it archival?
Yes, this gesso behaves exactly like conventional acrylic gesso and will create a very durable, archival, solid paint film.
Can I wash it down the drain?
Our Natural Acrylik Gesso has been certified safe to wash down the drain to be safely filtered by any septic city filtration system and will not damage pipes. However, we still recommend throwing away used paint in the trash if you're getting rid of large amounts of paint, rather than pouring it down a drain. Washing brushes out in the sink is completely fine.
How long does it take to dry?
10-45 minutes depending on humidity levels
How much coverage can I get out of one jar of your Natural Acrylik Gesso if I'm using it as a sealant?
The 473 ml (16 oz.) jar will give you approximately 70 square feet of coverage.
Does it smell?
Yes, natural acrylik gesso has a faint smell however, there are no toxic VOCs, and many people who are generally sensitive to acrylic paints and gessos report they are able to use natural acrylik gesso without symptoms.
Please contact us if you have any other concerns or questions.
The first professional-grade gesso that's truly plant-based, non-toxic, and free of hazardous additives — without compromising performance.
Description
If you've ever read the ingredients on a conventional acrylic gesso, you know what you're signing up for — a cocktail of chemical and synthetic ingredients that off-gas in your studio and end up in the environment. For artists who care about what goes into their work and into the world, there hasn't been a real alternative — until now.
Natural Acrylik Gesso delivers the smooth, flexible, fast-drying surface you expect from a professional gesso, made from plant-based and safe ingredients.
Whether you're a professional artist, an art educator, or a maker who simply wants cleaner materials in your studio, Natural Acrylik Gesso performs at the highest level while honouring your health and the planet.
Technical Data
How does it compare to traditional acrylic gesso?
This gesso behaves exactly like conventional acrylic gesso and will create a very durable, archival, solid paint film. The only difference between this product and conventional acrylic gesso is that this one is made with a plant-based resin and non-toxic ingredients whereas conventional is made with petroleum resin and toxic additives.
Is it archival?
Yes, this gesso behaves exactly like conventional acrylic gesso and will create a very durable, archival, solid paint film.
Can I wash it down the drain?
Our Natural Acrylik Gesso has been certified safe to wash down the drain to be safely filtered by any septic city filtration system and will not damage pipes. However, we still recommend throwing away used paint in the trash if you're getting rid of large amounts of paint, rather than pouring it down a drain. Washing brushes out in the sink is completely fine.
How long does it take to dry?
10-45 minutes depending on humidity levels
How much coverage can I get out of one jar of your Natural Acrylik Gesso if I'm using it as a sealant?
The 473 ml (16 oz.) jar will give you approximately 70 square feet of coverage.
Does it smell?
Yes, natural acrylik gesso has a faint smell however, there are no toxic VOCs, and many people who are generally sensitive to acrylic paints and gessos report they are able to use natural acrylik gesso without symptoms.
Please contact us if you have any other concerns or questions.
We've worked alongside leading arts, sustainability, and lifestyle organizations, including Artists in Canada, ARTnews, EcoParent Magazine, and Green America.
About
Like many artists, our founder believed toxic fumes and harsh chemicals were simply the price you paid for high-quality paint. But when she became pregnant with her first child, she began questioning what was really in the materials she loved to create with.
Determined to find a better way, she set out to create her own natural paints, proving that artists shouldn't have to choose between their health, the planet, and beautiful, professional-quality results.
Yes. Our paints, pigments and supplies have been tested by government-certified toxicologists and are also third-party tested. They are certified completely non-toxic.
