Whether to prepare the support, modify the properties of the colours or ensure an optimal finish and conservation of your works, these auxiliaries are your essential allies.

• From preparing the canvas to applying an undercoat, these products give you a solid base suited to your artistic style. You can play with the texture, transparency, gloss or even drying time of your colours to create unique, controlled effects. Gesso is a very covering finish for preparing surfaces to be painted such as canvas, cardboard, wood, etc. It improves the adhesion of acrylic or oil paint layers, and is applied on a clean, non-greasy surface.
• Color: gesso

How to use:

• Surface Preparation
  • Gesso is a primer for surfaces like canvas, wood, and cardboard. It enhances the adhesion of acrylic or oil paints.
  • Artist Acrylics White Gesso has a higher concentration of titanium white for better coverage.
  • Transparent Gesso preserves the original canvas color.
• Structural Gels and Mortars
  • Sand Texture Gel: Used with a knife for grainy material effects, available in 4 colors.
  • Structure Gel: High-density gel for working in thick layers, extends drying time, and adds texture.
  • Modeling Paste: Creates reliefs and impastos, can be sculpted and painted once dry, retains volume.
  • Crackle Effect Modeling Paste: Applied in two phases for cracked textures.
  • Mortars: Used for material effects, applied with a knife. Types include Micaceous Black, Pumice, Sanded, and Crystal Mortar for metallic or granular effects.
• Mediums and Gels
  • Bindex: Used for preparing acrylic colors, collages, or creating protective layers. Available in gloss and matte.
  • Gel: Increases transparency, depth, and drying time. Available in gloss, matte, phosphorescent, and iridescent versions.
  • Retarder: Slows the drying of acrylics.
• Pouring Medium and Silicone Oil
  • Used to fluidify colors for marbling and dripping techniques.
  • Silicone oil creates cells in poured acrylic works. Use a few drops to trigger this effect.
  • After pouring, use a blowtorch to speed up cell formation. Clean off excess oil before varnishing.
• Varnishes
  • Acrylic varnishes are non-yellowing and available in gloss, matte, and satin. Wait 1-2 weeks after painting to varnish.
  • Solvent-based varnishes offer protection and are removable with alcohol for restoration.
• Cleaning Aids
  • Brush Cleaner: Keeps brushes supple, dissolves dried acrylic and varnish.
  • Universal Stripper: Strong solvent for cleaning dried oil or acrylic from tools.