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DANIEL SMITH

Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground 4oz Jar, Titanium White, 284055002, 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

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Color: Titanium White


Features

  • Absorbent or semi-absorbent surfaces (such as paper, canvas, other fabrics, Wood, plaster, shells and hardboard) require no special prep before brushing on Daniel Smith watercolor ground
  • Apply straight from container using a soft-haired synthetic brush for a smooth finish, or a hog bristle brush for a more textured finish, one coat will cover most surfaces
  • Curing: to allow watercolor ground to attain the correct degree of absorption, let watercolor ground dry and cure for at least 24 hours
  • Because it creates a surface more absorbent than paper, Daniel Smith works best in conjunction with lower-water paints, such as watercolors and thinned acrylics
  • Finishing: as with all watercolors, your work on Daniel Smith watercolor ground will need to be fixed if it will not be Framed behind glass

Description

For too long, the beautiful medium of watercolor has been confined to a paper- behind-glass niche. Now, with this exciting new ground, anything you've dreamed of painting with watercolor can become a reality. It's easy to use- just brush it on-and incredibly versatile. Daniel Smith watercolor ground is much better than gesso's and matte medium at handling lots of water and protects your paper from getting damaged from the water. It allows watercolors to be used in traditional ways to take advantage of their transparency and granulation, blending and flowing qualities which make watercolors special.

Brand: DANIEL SMITH


Color: Titanium White


Finish Type: Matte


Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Special Feature: Tintable


Unit Count: 4.0 Fluid Ounces


Paint Type: Watercolor


Specific Uses For Product: Arts and Crafts, Decorative


Surface Recommendation: Canvas,Glass,Paper,Paper-behind-glass,Wood


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Indoor


Brand: DANIEL SMITH


Color: Titanium White


Finish Type: Matte


Size: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Special Feature: Tintable


Unit Count: 4.0 Fluid Ounces


Paint Type: Watercolor


Specific Uses For Product: Arts and Crafts, Decorative


Surface Recommendation: Canvas,Glass,Paper,Paper-behind-glass,Wood


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Indoor


Item Form: Liquid


Included Components: paint


Is Waterproof: False


Model Name: Watercolor Ground,


Package Information: Jar


Color Code: #FFFFE0


Full Cure Time: 24 Hours


Coverage: Medium


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


UPC: 743162030880


Global Trade Identification Number: 80


Manufacturer: Daniel Smith


Dry Time In Hours: 2


Product Dimensions: 3 x 2.5 x 3 inches


Item model number: 284055002


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Item Weight: 4.8 ounces


Date First Available: October 23, 2014


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Easy to use, dark colors absorb into this material and look lighter
Color: Titanium White
I wanted to paint a watercolor on a canvas board and this was a great product to use for my project. I gave my canvas 2 coats with a wide paint brush and it went down smooth and easily. I did like painting on it. The watercolor paints dry much quicker when applied on top of this material. Also it absorbs the color pigment more than regular watercolor paper. It took more time to get a dark color to stay dark when painting. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025 by Golden Shamrock
    • It works well but not as absorbent as paper
Color: Titanium White
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Great for making texture and water color interest and techniques but it didn’t absorb the paint as much as the paper which could be good or bad depending on what your going for
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2025 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer
    • Great base coat
Color: Titanium White
I'm still learning how to paint, always learning. This transparent goes on first and I love the way it preps the paper. Honestly, I'm not sure exactly how to explain what it does but it makes the paint from brush a bit smoother. And easier to correct any small mistakes or smudges, mostly if it's because it lifts a level of paint off the paper itself or what, I don't know. But great base coat. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025 by Ahvi & Zack
    • Works A Little Differently Than WC Paper
Color: Transparent
This is kind of fun. It's not totally transparent with two coats but works fine depending on the surface. Have tried this on Wood and Canvas. On Wood, with two coats the result is close to a lower cost type of Watercolor paper and not too bad! On canvas it works with two coats but the normal blending of pigment you would experience isn't really like watercolor paper, its more of a bleeding effect. I think this is because the water in the paint is trying to get into the fabric fibers below in the canvas like a batik effect and I'm not sure a 3rd coat would help. The dry time after painting is pretty extensive. If you plan on sealing any surface with any kind of varnish you better hit it with some kind of spray fixative first and let it dry a long time because the pigments will bleed otherwise (I've been using Daniel Smith paint that technically should not be releasing or bleeding at all). There's a bit of a learning curve but on the upside if you wet an area with paint, the paint will stay where you wet it like watercolor paper. It holds a wet line but really does not act like 140 lb cotton paper on canvas. I'm going to try it on porcelain next! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023 by M. Kennedy
    • Perfect for watercolor painting
Color: Transparent
Never disappoint with a David Smith product. It stands up to the name. Very satisfied
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025 by Durine
    • Great product for watercolor painting.
Color: Titanium White
This is very much like gesso. Paint it on any surface, dry - then sand it if you want it a smooth surface, if you leave it, it is a very rough surface. I like to do a second coat, and again sand it. Now it’s fully prepped. It is a lot like heavy watercolor paper, but more absorbent. I’ve used it on wood, shells, glass, plastic and it allowed me to use watercolors as opposed to acrylics paints. It’s a great product if you prefer watercolor over acrylic painting. Kind of expensive for a small jar, especially if you’re doing any large projects. But it is high quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024 by Sam
    • Solved problem. easy to use.
Color: Titanium White
Took care of my mistake.on water color painting. Works well.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2025 by Bob R
    • Works like a layer of paper!
Color: Titanium White
I couldn’t believe that when properly applied, this ground would take the paint as paper does! Great for small areas!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2025 by Derys Lyttle

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