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Color and color mixing


Making gesso

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  1. Dorothea von Eckhardt’s avatar

    Dorothea von Eckhardt on 28 May 2007 at 7:27 AM

    I streach my own canvas sometimes with prepared gesso. Appling gesso is tricky on virgen canvas. I have in the past found pinholes after drying. I apply 3 coats and sand in between coats. Dont shake the jar, only stir gently. Air bubbles form when shaking.

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  2. David’s avatar

    David on 28 May 2007 at 7:48 AM

    Dorothea,

    If you are using real gesso (the kind made with hide glue and chalk), it is appropriate only for rigid supports. It is too inflexible to be permanent on stretched canvas.

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