Traditional Gesso Chalk

Finest quality Whiting / Gesso to be mixed with hide glue to create the base for traditional water gilding. It produces a strong and excellent base leading to a super burnish on genuine gilded surfaces.
From England UK.

It is highly recommended for making gilder’s gesso . It produces a strong and excellent base leading to a super burnish on genuine gilded surfaces.

Since 1969, we at Frame Masters have used this very gesso / whiting in manufacturing our gilded ornamental and hand carved picture frames.

Items ship USPS first class or Fedex from our Frame Masters' location in Los Angeles, Ca. Handling time is typically 1 business day. Orders placed on a business day before 2pm is typically shipped the same day. Orders placed on weekends or holidays are shipped on the following Monday or the next following business day.
Along with gesso / whiting, Frame Masters also offers a wide selection gilding supplies including 6K, 12K, 16K, 18K, 23K and 24K Gold Leaf, Moon gold, genuine & imitation gold on rolls / ribbons, genuine silver leaf, pure copper leaf, imitation gold & silver (aluminum) leaf, rabbit skin glue size and animal hide glue size.