Gesso

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Gesso

Postby RDZphoto » Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:25 pm

does anyone know what this is and have they used it before. i found it on this video on youtube being used with glimmer mists

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7twN4iU8 ... re=related
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Re: Gesso

Postby BusyBee » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:54 pm

Sorry - haven't a clue. Saw the post title and came in to ask that very question!
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Re: Gesso

Postby RDZphoto » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:54 am

i was looking at artist canvases at the weekend and noticed that they were gesso primed. will have to google it and see what i come up with
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Re: Gesso

Postby tayloraines » Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:42 pm

Gesso is a base coating for wood, paper, canvas, etc. You will see canvas panels listed as pre primed with gesso. It give a good 'bite' to the surface on which the paint will be applied. It is opaque.
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