There are only a few brands out there for any encaustic supplies and R&F is the best. This gesso for one..the price..I know..you could scream but it is different from regular gesso for painting. A consolation is that it is long lasting..not sure why butit does go a long way. There is almost a sandy quality which you can feel when it is dry..I guess it helps the adhesion for theencaustic paint and medium to the wood. You wont find brand better or cheaper...go with the best

R & F produces the finest of encaustic mediums. I’ve been counting on them for years. To mention they also offer great videos for using their products.

Came quickly and it’s as described:) what can I say R&F is the best encaustic supply brand you can purchase !

I am an encaustic painter. I use the combo of encaustic gesso to prepare wood panels when I want to work with just paint sticks, a combo of encaustic and oil paint. More flexibility!

Mix well 1/2 - 1 C powdered marble (4# @ 18.00 - Frederix) and1 qt gesso (1 gal @ 20.00 - Sargent). Initial cost same as 1 qt encaustic gesso. Now you have enough left over to make 3+ more quarts. Savings = over $120.00. Go figure.