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Gesso
Mar 30, 2017 19:22:41 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2017 19:22:41 GMT
I've seen a lot of tutorials where people are using Gesso. It looks like it makes things go on the paper easier. My question is: how much to use. Does it depend on the media you're using such as Gelato's vs. spray ink? Do you cover the entire piece of paper or just the spot that you're going to be working with.
Not-so-patiently waiting for my Gelato to come in the mail and want to make sure I have what I need.
Thanks!
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Gesso
Mar 30, 2017 21:41:14 GMT
Post by katlady on Mar 30, 2017 21:41:14 GMT
You use just enough to cover the page. There is nothing wrong with applying it too thick, but you will be waiting awhile for it to dry. Thin layers are better than one thick coat. It is also easier to get a smoother look with thin layers rather than a thick coat. I don't always use gesso to prep my pages, but if I do, I cover the entire page. You will be able to tell where you missed a spot because the media you are using will look different or behave differently.
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Gesso
Mar 30, 2017 22:02:48 GMT
Post by grammadee on Mar 30, 2017 22:02:48 GMT
What the gesso does is form a layer between your media and the paper. That means the media don't soak into the paper, and can be blended and smoothed before drying. If you are going to be applying the media on only a portion of the page, you can put the gesso only on that area. I would not start with large surfaces, maybe some tags; at most try a journal page.
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Post by Patter on Mar 30, 2017 23:10:16 GMT
And remember, not all gessos are created the same. Some have more tooth (or grit) than others. I don't like the really "toothy" gesso. Some are also more runny than others. I have several I use. Golden gesso is good but a bit more thick. Liquitex gesso is good (with the blue label) but the Liquitex basics gesso with the hexagons on the label is very toothy. I don't use that one at all. I have many bottles I use as you can tell, and this doesn't even mention the clear or black gessos I have. LOL!
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Post by pas2 on Mar 31, 2017 2:34:13 GMT
I actually use gesso to cover those heavy tags from clothes. Then I can do whatever I want to them. I really like the black gesso,
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Gesso
Mar 31, 2017 3:03:30 GMT
Post by grammadee on Mar 31, 2017 3:03:30 GMT
And if you use clear gesso, you can apply art effects right over top of the paper design. My problem is I often apply it a little too heavy handedly and get some paper warp. Patter, how do YOU apply gesso? With a brush? Or a sponge? Pallet knife?
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Gesso
Mar 31, 2017 11:09:09 GMT
Post by pas2 on Mar 31, 2017 11:09:09 GMT
And if you use clear gesso, you can apply art effects right over top of the paper design. My problem is I often apply it a little too heavy handedly and get some paper warp. Patter , how do YOU apply gesso? With a brush? Or a sponge? Pallet knife? Yes, please tell us your technique because I'm all thumbs when it comes to application.
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Post by Patter on Mar 31, 2017 12:06:28 GMT
And if you use clear gesso, you can apply art effects right over top of the paper design. My problem is I often apply it a little too heavy handedly and get some paper warp. Patter , how do YOU apply gesso? With a brush? Or a sponge? Pallet knife? Oh wow, I apply it in a lot of different ways depending on what I am doing and what effect I want. Let me see if I can think of them all. *If covering an entire page or canvas, a foam brush or paint brush. *If covering small areas of paint or papers (book paper, etc.), my fingers. *If covering a small area and want "lines," a palette knife or old gift card/hotel key. *If I get too heavy handed, I use a baby wipe to remove some. *If I want to make circles, I put a bit on my palette and use a lid to stamp circles. I also do this with white paint. *If I want splatters, I mix a bit with water on my palette, put some on a round paint brush, and splatter on my page. Hmm, I am sure I am forgetting something but those are a few of them. Hope that helps.
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Gesso
Apr 12, 2017 19:56:38 GMT
Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2017 19:56:38 GMT
So Gesso with the blue label seems to be what I want. I don't like gritty anything so this sounds like what will work best for me.
Thanks for all of the tips...I love reading them all!
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Gesso
Apr 14, 2017 5:25:05 GMT
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Post by 50offscrapper on Apr 14, 2017 5:25:05 GMT
I bought a silicon "brush" from the Hobby Lobby art section and it applies gesso like butter. It looks like a spatula.
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