Mont Marte Black Gesso – 500g | Professional Artist Grade Surface Primer

Elevate your art from the very first stroke with Mont Marte Black Gesso. This professional-quality primer is designed to provide a rich, opaque black surface that makes colors pop and adds instant depth to your paintings. Ideal for artists who want to move away from traditional white grounds, this $500\text{g}$ tub offers a generous supply for preparing multiple canvases, boards, or mixed-media surfaces.

Whether you are working with acrylics, oils, or gouache, Mont Marte Black Gesso ensures your surface is perfectly sealed and textured for optimal paint adhesion.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Mont Marte
• Color: Deep Matte Black
• Weight: 500gm
• Finish: Matte with a slight tooth (texture)
• Base: Water-based / Acrylic-based
• Safety: Non-toxic and acid-free

Key Features & Benefits

1. Superior Opacity & Coverage: Formulated with high-quality pigments to provide a solid, light-fast black finish in just one or two coats.
2. Excellent “Tooth”: Provides the perfect level of texture to allow paint to grip the surface effectively, preventing peeling or flaking over time.
3. Flexible & Warp-Resistant: Once dry, the gesso remains flexible, meaning it won’t crack when your canvas or paper is handled or rolled.
4. Archival Quality: Acid-free composition ensures your artwork is preserved for years without the primer reacting with the paint or degrading the surface.
5. Multi-Surface Compatibility: Works beautifully on:
   • Stretched Canvas & Canvas Boards
   • Plywood, MDF, and Raw Timber
   • Hobby & Drawing Paper
   • Cardboard and Plaster

Ideal For

• High-Contrast Painting: Perfect for celestial scenes, nightscapes, and dramatic portraits where dark backgrounds are essential.
• Mixed Media: A sturdy base for heavy body paints, texture pastes, and collage elements.
• Surface Preparation: Seals porous surfaces to prevent paint from soaking in, saving you money on expensive pigments.

Pro Tips for Best Results

• Application: Apply with a wide, flat brush or a roller for a smooth finish. For a more textured “impasto” ground, use a palette knife.
• Thinning: If the gesso is too thick, you can thin it slightly with a small amount of water (up to $10\%$) to improve flow.
• Sanding: For an ultra-smooth, professional finish (perfect for portraiture), let the gesso dry completely and sand lightly with fine-grit sandpaper before applying your second coat.
• Drying Time: Touch dry in approximately $30\text{–}60$ minutes. For best results, allow $24$ hours for a full cure before painting with oils.