{"product_id":"eco-gesso-kit","title":"Eco Gesso Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs an eco-friendly artist you know your choices matter. Our Eco Gesso kit is non-toxic, professional grade, and primes up to 15 medium sized canvases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEco Gesso Kit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 2 packets of Methylcellulose \u003cbr\u003e• Eco Gesso Mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e14 More Reasons to Buy Our Eco Gesso Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMakes 50 fl. oz. of gesso. Enough to prime up to 15 medium-sized canvases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduces a stiff, textured white surface that readily accepts acrylic paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrevents your paint from peeling off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProtects your canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDries quickly to save you time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduces tints with a better matte or satin finish than white acrylic paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMore affordable than white acrylic paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHas a shelf-life of up to 3 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNon-toxic and safe for use by expectant moms and health conscious artists \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEco-friendly, cruelty-free, and 100% Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% All Natural and Professional Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade with French marble dust, limestone powder, titanium dioxide pigment and plant-based binders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePacket of plant-based glue (methyl cellulose) makes 1 quart (32 oz.) of glue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAssembled in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCheck out this video on \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k1cCHmHE_CU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Prime Your Canvases with the Natural, Non-Toxic Eco Gesso Kit \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k1cCHmHE_CU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you apply the eco friendly gesso and then put a traditional oil primer over it or do you use the eco friendly gesso and then paint directly over it with oils?\u003c\/strong\u003e You can just paint directly on our eco gesso. And you can also add a traditional oil primer over it if you prefer that surface. Both work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you need to apply a sizing medium before applying the gesso onto the raw fabric? Do you sell sizing medium for this purpose? Can I use it without the gesso? What are your tips for best results for smoothness (not mottled, cracking or uneven surface)? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes, for our gesso kit we suggest that you apply a layer of methyl cellulose glue directly to the raw canvas, let it dry and then apply a few coats of the gesso (which has more methyl cellulose in it). That all comes in the kit. You can also buy extra \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.naturalearthpaint.ca\/products\/methyl-cellulose-natural-adhesive\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emethyl cellulose packets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on or website if you like. You can also just use the methyl celllose as a primer (we suggest several layers) and skip the gesso, but your canvas will likely be more absorbent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have several canvases that I've purchased that I would like to use up. Is it possible to paint over them with your gesso? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes, absolutely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan your Gesso be used on canvases unlike the RSG mixture?\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, the methyl cellulose (the plant based glue) is flexible unlike rabbit skin glue, so it can be used on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI was wondering about your gesso. Is it clear? Does one add some pigment to it to get a black or white gesso?\u003c\/strong\u003e The gesso is white. It already has white pigment in it so no need to add anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you wanted black gesso could you add black pigment to it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our gesso has quite a bit of titanium dioxide pigment in it so if you mixed black pigment to it, I'm afraid it would make a grey gesso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does your gesso work with oil paints chemically? \u003c\/strong\u003eOur gesso works great with oils. It's not an impenetrable layer like the acrylic gessos which are solid plastic (so nothing can get through and paint just sits on top of the acrylic gesso.) Our natural gesso is more traditional and a little more absorbant of the paint but I find that it makes the painting more archival as the paint bonds to the gesso better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen using your gesso, do I still need to sand each layer of it and sand it too?\u003c\/strong\u003e  No, not necessary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWould this Gesso work for traditional egg tempera medium for iconography?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, absolutely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a way to make clear gesso with your products?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, you can just use the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.naturalearthpaint.ca\/products\/methyl-cellulose-natural-adhesive\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMethyl cellulose\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand paint several coats letting each one dry in between. This is a plant-based glue and is not very strong so it's not like impenetrable plastic like clear acrylic gesso is. But the Old Masters preferred a more absorbent gesso because the paint bonded more with the gesso instead of sitting on top. You can also use our Natural acrylic medium as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I do if the gesso is chalk like and rubs off?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's a sign that there's not enough \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.naturalearthpaint.ca\/products\/methyl-cellulose-natural-adhesive\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eMethyl Cellulose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eglue in the mix. That's the glue that keeps it all together. For the ones you've already gessoed, you can brush on one more layer of the clear M.C. on top and let dry overnight. For any new canvases or panels, be sure to brush on a layer of the glue first, let dry, then when you mix up the gesso mix, add one or two more tablespoons of the Methyl cellulose glue to the mix then it calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does your Methyl cellulose last for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Once mixed Natural Earths \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.naturalearthpaint.ca\/products\/methyl-cellulose-natural-adhesive\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMethyl cellulose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e can last up to 1 year uncontaminated. Make sure it is mixed in a sterile jar with the lid on tight. If are any contaminates in the jar you are using there is a possibility for mold growth and your Methyl cellulose will not last as long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan thinned methyl cellulose glue be used to seal the Ampersand Hardbord prior to using the Eco Gesso?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, you can use methyl cellulose on the hardboard prior to the gesso. If you're not vegetarian, you can also use rabbit skin glue, which is a little stronger than methyl cellulose. But the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.naturalearthpaint.ca\/products\/methyl-cellulose-natural-adhesive\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emethyl cellulose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e will work as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u003cstrong\u003e was wondering if it is possible to paint with oils directly over the methyl cellulose glue?\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.naturalearthpaint.ca\/products\/methyl-cellulose-natural-adhesive\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003emethyl cellulose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I thin out your glue with more water so that I can use it with a brush and thin paper?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the gesso good for once mixed?\u003c\/strong\u003e The mixed gesso has a 6 month - 1 year shelf life once mixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety and Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre your products free of nuts, dairy, and gluten for people with allergies?\u003c\/strong\u003e All of our products are free of gluten and dairy. Our only product containing nuts is our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.naturalearthpaint.ca\/products\/organic-walnut-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eRefined Walnut Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but it is not processed in our facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre your products cruelty-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely! None of our products are ever tested on animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs your Gesso Kit Vegan (not derived from animals)?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave these products been tested for health safety?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, all of the paints, pigments, and supplies have been tested by government certified toxicologists and are also third party tested. 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