Unleash watercolor’s magic on any surface!
With DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Ground, you can paint vibrant, transparent watercolors on wood, canvas, metal, glass, plastic, stone, plaster—even decorative paper or fabric.
This archival, acid-free ground creates a surface texture like cold-press watercolor paper. It’s thick, heavily pigmented, and holds up to scrubbing and lifting. Use it to fix mistakes, add texture, or highlight areas with iridescent or pearlescent effects.
Available colors:
• Titanium White – Classic bright white, perfect for “white out” fixes, also in 16 oz.
• Buff Titanium – Warm undertone for cozy moods, also in 16 oz.
• Mars Black – Dramatic dark background for vivid colors & luminescents, also in 16 oz.
• Iridescent Gold – Semi-transparent, stunning shine for decorative accents.
• Pearlescent White – Subtle sparkle for highlights & special effects.
• Transparent – Lets the surface show through while adding watercolor texture.
Key Features:
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Archival & acid-free, excellent lightfastness
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Heavily pigmented; one coat usually enough
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Works on wood, metal, glass, plastic, canvas & more
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Perfect for mixed media & masking fluid
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Handmade in Seattle, WA
Coverage Tips:
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4 oz covers 7–10 sq ft (depending on color) at 2mm thickness
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16 oz covers 41 sq ft for white, black & buff colors
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Example: a 22"x30" sheet = 4.5 sq ft
How to Use:
Prepare: Lightly sand non-absorbent surfaces & clean.
Apply: Brush, foam roller, or bristle brush. Allow to dry 24 hrs to cure.
Paint: Use less water than usual for best vibrancy.
Protect: Seal with archival varnish if not framing under glass.
Create watercolor on anything—no glass frame required!
