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product_id: 80455726
title: "U.S. Art Supply Black Gesso Primer - 16.9oz (500ml) for Oil & Acrylic Paint - Superior Coverage, Canvas Prep, Mixable White Gesso Paint Artists"
brand: "u.s. art supply"
price: "€ 41.79"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "U.S. Art Supply"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/80455726-u-s-art-supply-black-gesso-primer-16-9oz-500ml
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# fast-drying, streak-free application enhances color vibrancy & blending 500ml premium black gesso U.S. Art Supply Black Gesso Primer - 16.9oz (500ml) for Oil & Acrylic Paint - Superior Coverage, Canvas Prep, Mixable White Gesso Paint Artists

**Brand:** u.s. art supply
**Price:** € 41.79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖌️ Elevate your art game with the black gesso that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** U.S. Art Supply Black Gesso Primer - 16.9oz (500ml) for Oil & Acrylic Paint - Superior Coverage, Canvas Prep, Mixable White Gesso Paint Artists by u.s. art supply
- **How much does it cost?** € 41.79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/80455726-u-s-art-supply-black-gesso-primer-16-9oz-500ml)

## Best For

- u.s. art supply enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted u.s. art supply brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **True Color Pop:** Boosts paint vibrancy without altering consistency
- • **Smooth, Matte Finish:** Provides the perfect tooth for acrylic and oil paints
- • **Versatile Surface Prep:** Primes canvas, paper, and wood with professional-grade grip
- • **Canvas Ready in Minutes:** Dries quickly for seamless wet-on-wet painting sessions
- • **Flexible & Crack-Resistant:** Ensures long-lasting artwork durability and resilience

## Overview

U.S. Art Supply Black Gesso Primer is a 16.9oz premium acrylic medium designed to prime multiple surfaces for oil and acrylic paints. It dries fast with a smooth, matte finish that enhances color vibrancy and blending, while providing excellent surface grip without cracking or peeling. Ideal for artists seeking a sleek alternative to traditional white gesso, it transforms canvases, paper, and wood into perfect painting bases.

## Description

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Review: Great Coverage - Very nice, and smooth coverage over the canvas. I wait about 20 minutes then start painting. I like painting wet on wet.
Review: Seems nice and thick! - I’m going to enjoy experimenting with black gesso instead of always using white to cover my bare canvases. Seems to have a nice consistency.

## Features

- Premium Black Gesso Medium: High-quality 16.9-ounce (500ml) acrylic gesso designed to prime surfaces for acrylic and oil paints, ensuring smooth application and long-lasting artwork.
- Professional Formula: Superior quality acrylic gesso that dries transparent; allows your base surface to show through while providing the perfect tooth for paint; ideal alternative to traditional white gesso primer
- Enhanced Paint Performance: Improves blending and color vibrancy; acts as an acrylic paint medium that helps colors maintain true hues; provides excellent surface grip without altering your paint's consistency
- Easy Application: Smooth flowing consistency for streak-free application; dries quickly between coats; can be thinned with water for lighter coverage; creates flexible surface that resists cracking and peeling
- Multiple Surface Preparation: Excellent canvas primer for acrylic paint and oils; transforms regular paper into painting surface; provides proper sealing for wood primer for acrylic paint projects

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07GYZC9FQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #895 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #1 in Paint Mediums & Additives |
| Brand | U.S. Art Supply |
| Color | Black |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,843) |
| Date First Available | August 30, 2018 |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00848849003833 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Item Volume | 500 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 1.48 pounds |
| Item model number | AM-5040-500 |
| Manufacturer | U.S. Art Supply |
| Package Information | Pail |
| Paint Type | Oil,Acrylic |
| Product Dimensions | 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches |
| Size | 16.9 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Non Toxic |
| Surface Recommendation | Tub |
| UPC | 848849003833 |
| Unit Count | 16.9 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** U.S. Art Supply
- **Color:** Black
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Item Form:** Gel
- **Item Volume:** 500 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Oil,Acrylic
- **Size:** 16.9 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Non Toxic
- **Surface Recommendation:** Tub
- **Unit Count:** 16.9 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: matte finish?**
A: NO

**Q: No grit?**
A: No grit. Similar to mat medium, mod podge. Dries clear.

**Q: do you have to sand to get smooth**
A: No sanding. I have put this on several paint-by-numbers that are on canvas boards because I hated the gritty gesso. It seems to work great. I did put it on my 1st loose canvas & it was just slick, like painting on plastic/vinyl. the paint just slid around. I had to stop & put a coat of regular gesso on it.

**Q: can this product be used in an exterior application , it would be protected from most direct sun and moisture**
A: It has a flat finish, would not do well if moisture is present

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Coverage
*by A***R on October 25, 2025*

Very nice, and smooth coverage over the canvas. I wait about 20 minutes then start painting. I like painting wet on wet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seems nice and thick!
*by C***Y on November 23, 2025*

I’m going to enjoy experimenting with black gesso instead of always using white to cover my bare canvases. Seems to have a nice consistency.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great stuff
*by G***V on November 27, 2025*

works like a charm, but you are better off buying this through one of Amazon's many competitors, like I will from now on.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*