Encaustic Gesso size:4 oz. Foam core maintains rigidity better

Foam core maintains rigidity better than traditional cardboard under the weight of mounted materials

longer than standard acrylics but shorter than oils

These portfolios handle everything from small studies to full sheets

while Bob's fundamental techniques remain intact

Model makers and framing professionals rely on this combination for consistent results across multiple identical cuts

Encaustic Gesso size:4 oz. Foam core maintains rigidity betterEncaustic work traditionally demands tedious surface prep, sanding rigid supports, applying shellac, building up multiple coats, before you can even begin painting. R & F eliminates that barrier with a ready to use white ground that creates the absorbent surface encaustic requires without the lengthy process. This specialized gesso goes on smooth and dries to accept molten wax immediately, letting you move from substrate to first layer in a fraction