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Author: Marty_C, Contributing Editor
| Apply acrylic gesso liberally to the canvas. I use a 25mm (1in) brush. Make sure all areas, including the sides, are well covered. Let dry. Sand the surface lightly. I use 600 grade wet and dry sandpaper. I wet the surface with the paint brush and then sand, doing a small area at a time. Let dry. Apply the second coat of gesso. Sand and let dry. Apply a third coat, let dry and sand.
When dry the surface will feel smooth, very much like an egg shell, hence the name "egg shell finish". This is a good surface to paint on and can overcome many of the problems canvas can cause. The photo shows the finished canvas. You now have a canvas ready for your next masterpiece! |
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Specialising in Seascapes and Landscapes in oils and acrylics. |
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