Medium and Varnishes recipes
traditional chalk gesso for panels
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PRESENTATION |
To obtain a perfect white soft and brilliant surface, no formula is better than the traditional rabbit skin glue and chalk gesso. It is ideal for egg tempera and meticulous renderings in oils. | |||||||||||
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procedure :Mix all dry pigments together in an enamelled saucepan, then slowing incorporate the warm glue solution while stirring to eliminate bubbles and aggregates. Filter the gesso through a cheesecloth, and let sit for 30 minutes before using. OPTIONNAL :Brush the panel with alcohol and let dry. |
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HOW TO USE IT ? |
Apply the warm gesso in a single direction without retouching the surface. Apply the next coats in opposite direction (alternating). You can put as many as 5 very thin coats to obtain a perfectly even and smooth surface. To avoid cracking, we recommend that you wait at least 24 hours between coats and 2 days before the final sanding (with # 220 sand paper or finer). |
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