Let the surface show through. Daniel Smith Transparent Watercolour Ground dries clear, so you can paint watercolour over wood grain, printed pages, collage or an underpainting and still see what is underneath. It gives a texture like cold press paper, so washes and lifts behave beautifully.

What Is Watercolour Ground

Watercolour ground is a primer that turns almost any surface into one that takes watercolour like paper. Brush it on, let it cure, and you can paint, lift and glaze on wood panels, canvas, glass, metal or card.

Once dry it has a texture similar to cold press watercolour paper, so your washes, granulation and lifting behave the way you expect.

How to Use It

1. Prepare. Make sure the surface is clean and dry. Wipe glass with rubbing alcohol, and lightly sand slick surfaces like wood, glass and plastic so the ground can grip.
2. Stir. Stir the jar well, as the ground settles.
3. Apply thin layers. Use a sponge brush, foam roller or palette knife. A soft brush gives a smoother finish, a palette knife adds texture. Build up to 4 thin layers.
4. Let it cure. Leave at least 12 hours between layers and at least 24 hours before painting. Let it dry naturally, without a hair dryer or heat gun.
5. Paint. Paint with watercolour just as you would on paper.

What Is in the Box

• ✓ 1 x Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground, Transparent, 118ml jar

Specifications

Tips for Best Results

Over a dark surface, your watercolour will look darker too, because transparent ground does not add white. For a bright white surface use Titanium White ground instead, available in 118ml and 473ml.

Pair it with watercolour paint and browse all watercolour mediums.

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