A traditional gelatine, derived from animal protein. This gelatine is of low colour and odour, dissolving readily in water. Used for picture framing, art work, Gesso ware and Canvas sizing.

Art Restoration

Gesso is different from paint. Generally, it's thinner and creates a slightly rough surface when you apply it. Originally, gesso was a mixture of calcium--like chalk--in a thin base of animal glue. When you see religious paintings and icons on wood, they were probably painted over gesso. The gesso kept the paint from sinking into the wood too much, and it made the paint stick better if the wood surface was really smooth. But, gesso changed in the 20th century.
In 1955, Liquitex (an acrylic paint company) developed the first water-based acrylic gesso. It provided a consistent and inexpensive primer layer for both acrylic and oil paintings. In recent years, some artists have begun to question whether or not acrylic gesso is the right product to use under oil paint. While this isn't an issue for most people working in art journals, it's something to think about if you're also working with oils.

Bloom Jelly Factor: 350 grms. double bloom at 12.5% conc.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

To prepare for use, add 1 part of glue to 1.5 parts cold water whilst agitating.
Leave to soak for approximately 1 hour, and then dissolve by warming.
At no time during the dissolving period (or in use) should the temperature exceed 130°F (55°C) or serious degradation and, therefore, loss of properties may occur.

FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY DETAILS, PLEASE SEE LEAFLET NUMBER ADH/3

REF: LEAFLET TECHNICAL/RABBIT