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.
- Primes canvas, wood, paper, and most surfaces beautifully
- Sands to a silky finish, accepting both oil and acrylic paints
- Provides the archival-quality foundation your work deserves
- Perfect for artists with chemical sensitivities
- Made with plant-based resin mostly derived from renewables like bark and seeds instead of petroleum-based resin
- Comes in a 473 ml (16 oz) glass jar
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
Safety:
Non-toxic and free from harmful additives, stabilizers, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals. Safe to wash down the drain and won’t damage pipes.
Quality:
Plant-based with naturally archival ingredients. Permanent and water-resistant. Non-yellowing finish that dries white. Highly flexible, durable, and non-cracking when dry.
Packaging:
16 oz Natural Acrylik Gesso is packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled glass jars. Glass is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be recycled repeatedly to create new products without losing quality.
Formulation:
This product is a unique formulation that has been years in the making, so the specific ingredients are proprietary information. As such, we cannot share specific ingredient information at this time.
More Information:
Free of nuts, dairy, and gluten. Cruelty-free. Not intended for consumption.
PRODUCT FAQ
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.
