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canvas question

  • 08-05-2008 11:40am
    #1
    ruskin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 400 ✭✭


    hi
    I recently bought a roll of pre primed canvas which i stretched onto a canvas frame i built. I intend painting in oils. My question is, should I apply gesso or another primer over the pre primed canvas to make it smoother? If so, can anyone recommend mixes, etc. to me? The more I think of it, it would be nicer to paint on a truly smooth canvas, as opposed to the slightly textured one I have now.

    thanks


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  • #2
    artieanna
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    You can apply a good few coats of gesso (50% emulsion 50% pva) then sand the surface lightly to get a smooth finish.

    I'm not sure how well the paint will adhere to the surface if there is no tooth (texture) on it. I do this on boards and it works quite well.


  • #3
    ruskin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 400 ✭✭ruskin


    pva as in pva glue?


  • #4
    artieanna
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭artieanna


    Yep....


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