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Matisse Gessoes contain Calcite grounds (calcium carbonate) which help to protect canvas from destructive gases given off by oil paints over their life-span.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is recommended that Matisse Gesso be applied with a spatula or blade on canvas. If applying with a brush mix with equal parts water, especially for the first coats when being applied to raw canvas\/linen (alternatively use Matisse Low Viscosity Gesso). The application method can also affect the tooth. For a rough textured tooth, apply with a coarse bristled brush. For a smoother finish, apply with a soft bristled flat brush and sand the dried surface lightly with fine grade moist wet\/dry sandpaper after each application. The moisture will minimise the amount of dust created when sanding. 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For a rough textured tooth, apply with a coarse bristled brush. For a smoother finish, apply with a soft bristled flat brush and sand the dried surface lightly with fine grade moist wet\/dry sandpaper after each application. The moisture will minimise the amount of dust created when sanding. Coats take between 1-3 hours to dry, depending upon weather conditions.\u003cbr\u003eIf working on canvas, Matisse Gesso will tighten the canvas, making a firmer ground to paint on. Matisse Gessoes are perfect for use as a primer for all paints including oil paints.\u003cbr\u003eMM10 Gesso is suitable for creating a surface for both acrylic and oil paints. When priming for acrylic paints, two coats of gesso are recommended to ensure complete coverage. For oil paints, it is advisable to seal the surface first with MM5 Matt Medium or MM12 Clear Sealer and then apply a minimum of 3 coats of gesso. As the oil in oil paints is readily absorbed by the gesso, a stronger sealed layer is needed to ensure the paint does not absorb through the gesso and onto the actual canvas. 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If working on canvas, Matisse Transparent Gesso will tighten the canvas, making a firmer ground to paint on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Pastel Primer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMatisse Transparent Gesso has been specifically formulated to be mixed with the Matisse Background Colours to give a coloured primer with extra “tooth” for painting and especially as a pastel primer. Mix 1 part MM26 Transparent Gesso with 2 parts Matisse Background Colour (up to equal parts), stir well; the resultant mixture will give a brilliant surface on paper, board or canvas with which to accept and hold pastels including oil pastels.\u003cbr\u003e(\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Vary the ratio of Matisse Transparent Gesso mixed with Matisse Background Colour to vary the degree of roughness or “tooth” in the primed surface.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolk Artists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlthough not formulated for Folk Art use, many decorative painters have contacted us to let us know how much they like using this product to prepare craftwood pieces.\u003cbr\u003eWe have been told that by applying a coat of this and sanding before your first coat of Matisse Background Colours will help to quickly reduce ‘furry’ routed edges.\u003cbr\u003eYou can even apply MatisseTransparent Gesso between coats of Background colours, as it is relatively transparent, and shows little to no brush strokes when applied straight from the bottle. This is useful when you find a particular piece rougher than you expected.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, you should not use Matisse Transparent Gesso as a top coat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Technical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM10 GESSO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe main purpose of any gesso is to seal a surface and provide a tooth, or textured layer, for the paint to adhere to. It is sometimes referred to as a primer or ground. MM10 Gesso is an intense white ground that dries to a completely opaque layer with medium tooth. As this product has a very thick texture.\u003cbr\u003eIt is recommended that MM10 Gesso be applied with a spatula or blade on canvas. If applying with a brush mix with equal parts water, especially for the first coats when being applied to raw canvas\/linen (alternatively use MM27 low viscosity gesso). The application method can also affect the tooth. For a rough textured tooth, apply with a coarse bristled brush. For a smoother finish, apply with a soft bristled flat brush and sand the dried surface lightly with fine grade moist wet\/dry sandpa- per after each application. The moisture will minimise the amount of dust created when sanding. Coats take between 1-3 hours to dry, depending upon weather conditions.\u003cbr\u003eIf working on canvas, Matisse Gesso will tighten the canvas, making a firmer ground to paint on. Matisse Gessoes are perfect for use as a primer for all paints including oil paints.\u003cbr\u003eMM10 Gesso is suitable for creating a surface for both acrylic and oil paints. When priming for acrylic paints, two coats of gesso are recommended to ensure com- plete coverage. For oil paints, it is advisable to seal the surface first with MM5 Matt Medium or MM12 Clear Sealer, and then apply a minimum of 3 coats of gesso. As the oil in oil paints is readily absorbed by the gesso, a stronger sealed layer is needed to ensure the paint does not absorb through the gesso and onto the actual canvas. Matisse Gessoes contain Calcite grounds (cal- cium carbonate) which help to protect canvas from destructive gases given off by oil paints over their life- span.\u003cbr\u003eNote: Matisse Background Colours are also a highly pig- mented low tooth gesso for use primer when a coloured background is required, suitable for canvas, paper or board.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.matisse.com.au\/mm10-gesso\"\u003eMore info.\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":48929848623398,"sku":"1MM1LM26","price":52.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 litre","offer_id":48929848721702,"sku":"1XMM26","price":422.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48929848557862,"sku":"1MM2M26","price":17.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 litre","offer_id":48929848656166,"sku":"1MM4LM26","price":171.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/5715\/3830\/files\/MatisseGesso1litre_34815da5-ef03-413f-b690-8e130a6d181b.jpg?v=1741324261"},{"product_id":"lascaux-uni-primer","title":"Lascaux | Uni-Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Primer and “Grip Coat”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite primer and “grip coat” are suitable for rigid, non-absorbent supports like iron and non-ferrous metals (aluminium, brass, copper, zinc) which are not too mechanically stressed. 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If working on canvas, MM25 Black Gesso will tighten the canvas, making a firmer ground to paint on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.matisse.com.au\/matisse-background-colours\"\u003eMatisse Background Colours\u003c\/a\u003e are also a highly pigmented \"low tooth\" gesso for use when a coloured background is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"10L","offer_id":49773114425638,"sku":"1XMM25","price":347.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":49773114458406,"sku":"1MM1LM25","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4L","offer_id":49773114491174,"sku":"1MM4LM25","price":137.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49773114523942,"sku":"1MM5M25","price":21.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/5715\/3830\/files\/MM25BlackGesso.png?v=1749268625"},{"product_id":"matisse-wg-wc-ground-no39","title":"Matisse | MM39 Water Colour Ground","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse Watercolour paints on ANY Surface with Matisse Watercolour Ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Feature's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsorbent watercolour ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWorks on multiple surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArchival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAcid-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFormulated to be an excellent surface for watercolour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThinner viscosity ( than standard grounds ) for easy application of smooth surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse on glass, metal, fabric, plastic, plaster, perspex, ceramic, wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWatercolour techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMixed media applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ewatercolour on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003erepairing and altering watercolour works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrame without glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnusual substrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbout Watercolour Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWatercolour paints have been around since the 1500s, but only recently has their usage expanded. Nowadays, you can find them in any art store, and they are easy to use. Traditionally used on watercolour paper, but with the newly released Matisse watercolour ground, they now can be applied to any surface, including canvas, wood board, mixed media paper, and more! Matisse Watercolour Ground makes it possible to create beautiful watercolour paintings on virtually any surface that you choose!\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat is a Watercolour Ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212529; font-family: Roboto, Odoo Unicode Support Noto, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour paints are generally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used on traditional watercolour paper with different textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They absorb into the watercolour paper.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatisse Watercolour Ground\u003c\/b\u003e allows you to create\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212529; font-family: Roboto, Odoo Unicode Support Noto, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that same absorbency \u0026amp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feel of paper on pretty well any substrate that a normal acrylic would adhere to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212529; font-family: Roboto, Odoo Unicode Support Noto, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo you can use watercolour techniques like washes, lifting off, and layering on unique substrates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTips for using Watercolour Ground on different surfaces:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore applying a watercolour ground, it is essential to ensure that the surface you are working on is clean and dry. When working on a surface with rough areas, use fine sand paper to sand these areas first.You can choose between using a soft hair brush for a smooth finish or using a foam roller for an even texture. Or, if you want an even more textured look, then use hog hair (a coarse natural fibre) as it will leave behind some tiny brush marks which provide this textured effect while also creating unique patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eApply Watercolour Ground to canvas: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatisse Watercolour Ground\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a new, innovative way to work with watercolour paint on canvas. The ground will absorb the colour right in! This eliminates all of the difficulties that were typically involved with traditional gessos and lets you create exciting new art pieces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll need a canvas to paint on; you can apply one coat of gesso first and after the gesso has dried, use two thin coats of Matisse Watercolour Ground to create an absorbent surface. Make sure you leave 24 hours in between each layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eApply Watercolour Ground to Wooden Panels: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse one of the Derivan Painting Panel. First, you will need to sand it lightly; this will help adhesion. Apply the Watercolour Ground even and thin with a soft brush to the board. 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But with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatisse Watercolour Ground\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212529; font-family: Roboto, Odoo Unicode Support Noto, sans-serif;\"\u003e, you can \u003cu\u003eachieve\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunusual effects on clear or coloured perspex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLightly sand the Perspex, Tape the area to be painted and apply three layers of paint with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatisse Watercolour Ground\u003c\/b\u003e, and dry at least 24 hours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNow you can use your chosen paints, watercolour, ink, acrylics with mediums (drying retarder and surface tension breaker) to have fun with watercolour techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHINT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you are using coloured perspex - think about mixing colour with paint and colour of the perspex as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e- can be used on clear or coloured perspex for exciting effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWatercolour Ground for Mixed Media:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIs it possible to paint with watercolours on anything? 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