Is Materica Gesso dyed through?

Yes. The colour runs through the sheet, so the cut edge matches the face.

Which print methods and finishes work on Materica Gesso?

We offer Foil stamping, Blind deboss, Emboss, Letterpress, Spot UV, Flat digital / offset, Screen printing, Die cutting.

Can I see it before I order?

Yes. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. Ask for a physical sample before choosing your stock.

Fedrigoni · Materica

Materica Gesso

bright off-white gesso. 250 gsm, tactile surface, dyed through to the core.

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Specifications

Range	Fedrigoni
Collection	Materica
Shade	Gesso
Weight	250 gsm
Surface	textured, tactile
Dyed through	Yes, coloured edge when cut

Techniques we run on it

Foil stamping
Blind deboss
Emboss
Letterpress
Spot UV
Flat digital / offset
Screen printing
Die cutting

Not on this stock

Laser engraving

How it behaves in production

Materica: bright off-white gesso. Cotton + wool/algae fibre blend with a chunky natural texture.
Letterpress bites deep and clean. Foil sits crisp. Blind emboss/deboss reads strong against the fibre.

Common questions

Is Materica Gesso dyed through?: Yes. The colour runs through the sheet, so the cut edge matches the face.
Which print methods and finishes work on Materica Gesso?: We offer Foil stamping, Blind deboss, Emboss, Letterpress, Spot UV, Flat digital / offset, Screen printing, Die cutting.
What weights do you stock Materica Gesso in?: 250 gsm.
Can I see it before I order?: Yes. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. Ask for a physical sample before choosing your stock.

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Pairs beautifully with

Three combinations that hold up on press. Open one and the Studio starts with the stock, the foil and the ink already locked in.

Materica Gesso + Light Gold · 113A

Light Gold reads clean on Materica Gesso — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the bright off-white gesso ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

Materica Gesso Light Gold

Compatibility matrix

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Materica Gesso + Champagne Gold · 114

Champagne Gold reads clean on Materica Gesso — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the bright off-white gesso ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

Materica Gesso Champagne Gold

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Materica Gesso + Ivory Gold · 118

Ivory Gold reads clean on Materica Gesso — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the bright off-white gesso ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

Materica Gesso Ivory Gold

Compatibility matrix

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