Priming

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Priming is the process of preparing a canvas or surface for painting by applying a base coat. Learn the benefits of priming including improved paint adhesion and colour vibrancy, and shop different primers suitable for various painting mediums.

For those looking to learn the basics about primers and grounds, we recommend reading ‘Size, Primer, Gesso and Ground Explained’ on Jackson’s Art Blog. You can also read A Guide to Grounds to learn more.

A variety of primers are available to suit different needs, from traditional gesso for oil paints to specialised primers for watercolour and pastels. Our range includes high quality tinted primers, application tools, and surfaces to ensure your artwork begins with the perfect base.

 
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Golden : Acrylic Gesso

Available in Black, White and Hard Sandable

From $33.00

Lascaux : Gesso

Available in 500ml, 1000ml, and 5000ml

From $54.90

R&F : Encaustic Gesso

Available in 4oz, 16oz, and 32oz

From $17.00

Sinopia : Casein Gesso

2 colours available in 100ml, 500ml, 1000ml, and 4000ml

From $16.40

Holbein : Clear Acrylic Gesso
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Holbein : Clear Acrylic Gesso

Available in 300ml and 900ml in coarse or regular texture

$24.50

From $20.82

Holbein : Coloured Acrylic Gesso
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Holbein : Coloured Acrylic Gesso

3 colours available in 300ml or 900ml

$25.10

From $21.34

Bob Ross : Gesso

Available in white, black, and grey

From $31.80

Pebeo : Studio Green : Gesso

Available in 225ml, 475ml and 945ml

From $10.00

Holbein : White Acrylic Gesso
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Holbein : White Acrylic Gesso

Available in Smooth, Medium, Coarse, and Extra Coarse

$24.50

From $20.82

Robersons : Prepared Rabbit Skin Glue

Available in 500ml, 1000ml, 2500ml and 5000ml

From $37.20

Golden : White Absorbent Ground

Available in 118ml, 236ml, 473ml, 946ml, and 3780ml

From $36.00

Golden : Acrylic Ground for Pastel

Available in 237ml, 473ml, 946ml, and 3780ml

From $36.00

Roberson : Acrylic Primer

Available in 500ml, 1ltr, and 2.5ltr

From $26.00

Schmincke : Aqua : Primers & Grounds

Available in 250ml and 500ml

From $36.00

Lascaux : Primer

Available in 500ml, 1000ml, and 5000ml

From $60.20

Michael Harding : Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer

10 colours available in 500ml and 1000ml

From $45.00

Angelo : Thin Flat Bristle Brushes

5 sizes available from 1/2in to 3in

From $5.20

Handover : Rabbit Skin Glue

Available in 1kg and 3kg

From $86.20


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