Why should I use GESSO? - How to use clear gesso on Paint by numbers canvas

In this video, I explain how to use Gesso to prepare your canvas for paint by numbers. What is Gesso exactly? What benefit does it have for my paint by numbers canvas and painting experience? And lastly, I ask the question which one should you buy? For the best paint by numbers gesso experience.

The CLEAR gesso I bought from Amazon.
https://amzn.to/2UfUxaK (For UK)
https://amzn.to/3362uVc (For US, same brand is unavailable, Sorry! A different trusted brand used by other paint by numbers painters is this one:

Bigger brushes to spread the Gesso more easily on the canvas: (Just because I want to make it beginners friendly, doesn't mean you have to use the same small brush)
https://amzn.to/2G4w195 (UK)
https://amzn.to/336F2Yf (US)

Timestamps:
0:00 | Gesso
0:24 | What is Gesso?
1:00 | Advantages of Gesso
3:00 | Paint by numbers & Gesso
4:15 | Which Gesso should I use?
5:13 | Applying Gesso
6:30 | Layers of Gesso

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This video is not sponsored in any way. I bought the gesso myself on Amazon and prepared my canvas with clear gesso to show you the best results for acrylic painting.