Gesso techniques

Unlock the charm of homemade chalk gesso! Dive into a world of artistic freedom and savings by crafting your own primer. Enjoy a smooth canvas that's uniquely yours, perfect for bringing your creative visions to life. Craft a smooth, matte canvas that brings your visions to life. #art #acrylic #acrylicpaint #acrylicpainting #acrylicsupplies

video tutorial on using @liquitex gesso and acrylic inks in your art journal #artjournal

This is the ninth background in Trish's Background Noise Challenges. I missed a few techniques while I was gone. I'll try to catch up on them later, but I couldn't wait to try this technique. Go to Trish's blog to learn about the other challenges/techniques. I didn't have any glossy black card stock, but found some black card stock that seemed a little slick. I cut it into four 6"x6" squares. For the first one, I sponged some gesso onto a flourish stamp and stamped it on the black cs. (Make…

('DIY Gesso...!')

Looking for an easy homemade gesso with cornstarch recipe? Look no further! My simple recipe prepares your canvas for painting, offering a cost-effective alternative to store-bought gesso. Say goodbye to pricey store-bought options and hello to creativity on a budget! #art #acrylicpaint #acrylicpainting #acylicart

'What is Gesso: Everything You Need to Know About How to Prime Canvas...!' (via Art is Fun)

Looking for a budget-friendly alternative to store-bought clear gesso? This video reveals a simple DIY recipe that lets you create your own batch in no time! Perfect for artists and crafters of all levels, this clear gesso is ideal for priming canvases, prepping mixed media projects, and so much more. #diycrafts #savemoneyoncrafts #artbasics

Today we are in the kitchen making a DIY Clear Gesso recipe. Join me as we mix it up and test it out to see how well, and if, it works.

Prepare your substrates using gesso that is made for encaustic. Never use acrylic gesso. R&F makes a good encaustic gesso.

I've tested quite a few Gesso recipes, but this one has worked the best for me so far. For this project you'll need: 3 parts cornstarch, 3 parts baking soda, 1 part Elmer's glue, 1 part white acrylic paint, and 2-3 parts water. First, mix the cornstarch and baking soda together

Do you have a painting you messed up on and certain you want to paint over? We all have our fair share of "mess up paintings". There's no shame in it. Messing up means you're

Want to achieve a luscious, opaque surface? Learn how to thicken gesso and enhance the visual impact of your artwork. #arttutorial #gessotricks #creativeprocess #artjourney #gessoart #texturepainting #art #gesso #paintingtechniques

Denise Goodin | Maker | Content Creator on Instagram: "Someone requested my Gesso recipe so here goes: 1/4 cup of plaster of Paris - this is what I used, cornstarch is a good substitute 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup white glue 1/2 cup white acrylic paint -substitute for any color you’d like Mix well and apply on any page. I have this thrifted microwave recipe book 😂 that I wanted to use as an altered book for my art. But I’ve also used this gesso on paper bags to make accordions journals. Gesso is…

To make a collage that will last for years, you need to use a glue that's up to the job. Collage artist Jonathan Talbot gives his recommendations and tips.

What is gesso and why is it important? Find out! Learn about all the different types of gesso. Discover how to prime canvas with acrylic gesso.

Painting on paper is a great way to save space and money but have you ever wondered what kind of paper you can paint on? Should you gesso it? Can you varnish? How can you frame it properly? Over on the Squishing Paint blog you'll find answers to all of these questions and more! Join me as I take a deep dive into painting on paper; the pros, the cons, and everything inbetween.

Most of you are probably familiar with Gesso. For those who are not, it is a primer for paper and canvas. It provides stiffness and “too...

Whether you are a hobby painter or a professional artist, you can erase old, painted canvases and prepare them for new masterpieces.