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Post by gailoh on Jul 7, 2014 13:34:12 GMT
I am wanting to use watercolor in my journal book, do I prep the page and if so how?
Also if I use watercolor on a small canvas board do I prep and with what?
I know about Gesso but was wondering if there is another product to use ?
Thank you...gail
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Post by miominmio on Jul 7, 2014 14:20:12 GMT
I don't prep the pages with anything when I'm using watercolors. Sometimes I apply clear gesso on the other side, to prevent the color seeping thru, tho.
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Post by zishisak on Jul 7, 2014 14:26:51 GMT
I don't use anything either, I just leave pages out to dry thoroughly before closing the book. And I kinda like the warped look that the pages take on after they've been water colored. (I had no idea there was clear gesso!)
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st1tches1
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Post by st1tches1 on Jul 9, 2014 14:08:28 GMT
My clear gesso is really gritty- not sure I like it- going to give it another go- and see if I just applied it wrong.
Good luck!
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Post by melanieg on Jul 9, 2014 14:15:42 GMT
If your gesso has a lot of tooth (gritty), take a piece of brown paper bag and lightly rub it all over in a light circular motion. It will take some of the tooth off and leave it smooth.
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