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product_id: 5099727
title: "Black Gesso by GOLDEN, 8 fl. oz. Jar, Professional Acrylic Gesso, Opaque"
brand: "golden"
price: "¥6135"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Golden"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5099727-black-gesso-by-golden-8-fl-oz-jar-professional-acrylic
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# Dries matte in 6 hours Flexible, crack-resistant formula Ultra-opaque black pigment Black Gesso by GOLDEN, 8 fl. oz. Jar, Professional Acrylic Gesso, Opaque

**Brand:** golden
**Price:** ¥6135
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Elevate your canvas with the black that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Black Gesso by GOLDEN, 8 fl. oz. Jar, Professional Acrylic Gesso, Opaque by golden
- **How much does it cost?** ¥6135 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5099727-black-gesso-by-golden-8-fl-oz-jar-professional-acrylic)

## Best For

- golden enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted golden brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multi-Media Ready:** Perfectly formulated for both acrylic and oil painting—just layer 3 coats for oils.
- • **Trusted Craftsmanship:** Made in the USA by an employee-owned company with 40+ years of professional artist expertise.
- • **Deep, Rich Black Coverage:** Experience unmatched opacity that makes your artwork pop with every stroke.
- • **Customizable Color Grounds:** Mix with GOLDEN Acrylics to create unique colored bases that elevate your creativity.
- • **Flexible & Durable Surface Prep:** Adapts seamlessly to textured canvases without cracking or peeling.

## Overview

GOLDEN Black Gesso is a professional-grade, flexible acrylic primer delivering a rich, opaque black matte finish. Ideal for preparing canvases and boards for acrylic or oil painting, it resists cracking and offers excellent tooth for paint adhesion. Made in the USA with over 40 years of artist-focused innovation, this 8 fl. oz. jar ensures consistent, high-quality surface preparation for serious creatives.

## Description

GOLDEN Black Gesso is a ready-to-use liquid ground formulated for the use of acrylics on any commonly used painting surface. It is flexible and can be applied in thin layers to conform to a variety to textured surfaces without cracking. For oil painting over acrylic gesso, it is recommended that at least three layers of gesso be applied. GOLDEN Gesso can be mixed with GOLDEN Acrylics to produce a range of colored grounds.

Review: Rich black color background - Great coverage. Texture has a good tooth. Excellent paint quality
Review: Awesome black Gesso! - This gesso is fabulous! Nice opacity and very smooth. It appears to dry to a semi matte finish that I love! I’m going to order the biggest jar.

## Features

- Black Gesso is formulated to be flexible and provides an opaque black surface that is toothy and semi-absorbent
- For oil painting, a minimum of 3 coats are recommended to prevent oil from penetrating the underlying support
- CRAFTED to provide professional artists a variety of ways to prepare substrates for acrylic or oil paintings and other art media
- UNIQUELY FORMULATED to be flexible and is highly pigmented for greater opacity
- Made in the USA with globally sourced materials by an employee-owned company with more than 40 years of experience making paint for professional artists

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0006IJZC0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,765 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #1,279 in Art Paints |
| Brand | GOLDEN |
| Color | Black |
| Color Code | Black |
| Coverage | Full |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (338) |
| Date First Available | November 9, 2004 |
| Dry Time In Hours | 6 |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00738797356054 |
| Included Components | Acrylic |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Volume | 237 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 11.3 ounces |
| Item model number | 0003560-5 |
| Manufacturer | Golden Artist Colors® |
| Model Name | GD3560-5 |
| Package Information | Jar |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 3 x 3 inches |
| Size | 8 fl. oz. |
| Special Feature | Flexible, Oil |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior |
| Surface Recommendation | Canvas, board and more |
| UPC | 738797356054 |
| Unit Count | 237 Milliliters |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GOLDEN
- **Color:** Black
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Item Volume:** 237 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 8 fl. oz.
- **Special Feature:** Flexible, Oil
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Canvas, board and more
- **Unit Count:** 237 Milliliters

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this gesso dry matte black? i'm looking for something that is "chalky" matte when dry. thx!**
A: It dries flat black, but it does not look like a chalkboard.  It is pure black.

**Q: can this gesso be used for oil painting?**
A: It can be used as a priming layer for oil painting. The Golden website is full of useful information on their materials.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rich black color background
*by K***N on August 8, 2025*

Great coverage. Texture has a good tooth. Excellent paint quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome black Gesso!
*by C***H on February 5, 2025*

This gesso is fabulous! Nice opacity and very smooth. It appears to dry to a semi matte finish that I love! I’m going to order the biggest jar.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, product works as described
*by J***Y on June 29, 2025*

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Product works as described.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-02-03*