Gesso
Estimated value as of 2026 · Average from art supply retailers like Blick, Rileystreet, and Jerry's Artarama[1][2][6]
Gesso is an acrylic primer used in art supplies to prepare canvases and surfaces for painting by providing a smooth, absorbent base.
Fun fact Gesso traditionally refers to a gypsum-based plaster primer used in classical art, but modern versions are typically acrylic for easier application and flexibility.[1][6]
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