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product_id: 1913066
title: "Grumbacher 52516 16-Ounce Gesso (Hyplar) Artists Acrylic Medium Jar"
brand: "grumbacher"
price: "$90"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Grumbacher"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1913066-grumbacher-52516-16-ounce-gesso-hyplar-artists-acrylic-medium-jar
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# 16 oz creamy, tintable gesso multi-surface prep: canvas, wood, plaster Made in USA, trusted quality Grumbacher 52516 16-Ounce Gesso (Hyplar) Artists Acrylic Medium Jar

**Brand:** grumbacher
**Price:** $90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your canvas game with the gesso pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Grumbacher 52516 16-Ounce Gesso (Hyplar) Artists Acrylic Medium Jar by grumbacher
- **How much does it cost?** $90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1913066-grumbacher-52516-16-ounce-gesso-hyplar-artists-acrylic-medium-jar)

## Best For

- grumbacher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Proudly Made in USA:** Crafted with quality and reliability you can trust
- • **Perfectly Prepped Surfaces:** Ensures smooth, even base for oil & acrylic masterpieces
- • **Versatile Multi-Surface Use:** Preps canvas, wood, cardboard, plaster & concrete effortlessly
- • **Creamy, Just-Right Consistency:** Not chalky or watery—ideal for flawless application
- • **Tintable for Custom Creativity:** Easily mix with acrylic colors to personalize your base

## Overview

Grumbacher 16 oz Hyplar Gesso is a creamy, tintable acrylic medium designed to prime multiple porous surfaces including canvas, wood, and plaster for oil and acrylic painting. Made in the USA, it offers a smooth, matte finish that enhances paint adhesion and durability. Ideal for artists seeking a reliable, versatile base layer that’s easy to apply and customize.

## Description

Grumbacher Gesso prepares a number of porous substrates, such as canvas, wood, cardboard, plaster, and concrete, for painting with oil or acrylic colors. Not appropriate for egg tempera or gilding. Stir well and apply with brush to a clean surface. May be thinned with water. Sand between coats if desired to avoid wicking. May be tinted with acrylic colors. Do not mix with or apply over turpentine or oils. Available in 16oz. and 32 oz. jars. Made in USA.

Review: Very nice, very creamy! - I have always used a different brand of Gesso. Someone recommended trying Grumbacher Gesso (Hyplar) Artists' Acrylic & Oil Paint Medium, that they had made the switch and I might like it too. I ordered a jar. I love it! It is thick and creamy, not chalky like some, not thick as mud as some and not a water liquid as some gessos are. It is a nice white, creamy like a medium body paint, easy to work with and also works well as a 'white' paint. Very happy with it and will be the only gesso I purchase from now own. If it were in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, it would be the 'just right', perfection that was sought after!
Review: Perfect for covering up old canvases! - This product was wonderful at covering a canvas that had a print on it I didn’t care for. Once covered and dried we created a whole new painting that I am not happy with. Instead of throwing away any canvases in the future, I will just cover them with gesso instead. Great product!

## Features

- Surface prep medium
- For use before oil and acrylic painting; Made in USA
- May be tinted with acrylic colors but do not mix with or apply over turpentine or oils; May be thinned with water
- Can be applied to multiple porous surfaces, such as canvas, wood, cardboard, plaster, and concrete
- Not appropriate for egg tempera or gilding

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001TJDPXA |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #125,791 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #2,708 in Art Paints |
| Brand | Grumbacher |
| Color | White |
| Color Code | #FFFFFF |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (568) |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Finish types | Matte |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00014173355904 |
| Included Components | Acrylic, Brush |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 1.38 pounds |
| Item model number | 52516 |
| Manufacturer | Grumbacher |
| Model Name | Gesso para -leo y acr-lico |
| Package Information | Jar |
| Paint Type | Oil,Acrylic |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.7 inches |
| Size | 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Tintable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Arts and Crafts Projects, Canvas, Wood, Cardboard, Plaster, Concrete |
| Surface Recommendation | Canvas,Cardboard,Wood |
| UPC | 014173355904 |
| Unit Count | 16.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Grumbacher
- **Color:** White
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Item Volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces
- **Paint Type:** Oil,Acrylic
- **Size:** 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Tintable
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Arts and Crafts Projects, Canvas, Wood, Cardboard, Plaster, Concrete
- **Surface Recommendation:** Canvas,Cardboard,Wood
- **Unit Count:** 16.0 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice, very creamy!
*by V***A on April 4, 2019*

I have always used a different brand of Gesso. Someone recommended trying Grumbacher Gesso (Hyplar) Artists' Acrylic & Oil Paint Medium, that they had made the switch and I might like it too. I ordered a jar. I love it! It is thick and creamy, not chalky like some, not thick as mud as some and not a water liquid as some gessos are. It is a nice white, creamy like a medium body paint, easy to work with and also works well as a 'white' paint. Very happy with it and will be the only gesso I purchase from now own. If it were in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, it would be the 'just right', perfection that was sought after!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for covering up old canvases!
*by K***H on January 4, 2023*

This product was wonderful at covering a canvas that had a print on it I didn’t care for. Once covered and dried we created a whole new painting that I am not happy with. Instead of throwing away any canvases in the future, I will just cover them with gesso instead. Great product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great stuff!
*by J***A on December 27, 2013*

I previously used the Winsor & Newton gesso, which was VERY thin. I had heard about this gesso watching Jerry Yarnell's videos. For those who don't know he's a professional artist/teacher who uses this stuff and swears by it. He uses it as a gesso and as his white paint, since it is more opaque. I knew this stuff was going to be thick, because the jar was heavier than expected. And yes, this stuff is THICK. Not too thick to where it doesn't want to spread, but I'd say it's as thick as it could be without getting in the way of spreading nicely. I certainly have no complaints and can't imagine switching to any other gesso in the foreseeable future. Give this stuff a try.

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- Grumbacher 52516 16-Ounce Gesso (Hyplar) Artists Acrylic Medium Jar
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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-18*