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How to Prepare Canvas for Acrylic Paint

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How to Prepare Canvas for Acrylic Paint

284,954 views October 25, 2015 2:22

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How to Prepare Canvas for Acrylic Paint. Part of the series: Acrylic Painting Instructions. Preparing a canvas for acrylic paint begins by applying a layer of gesso, which is available in a variety of colors and tints. Coat the canvas to make a much smoother painting surface with creative advice from a professional artist in this free video on painting with acrylics. Read more: ehow.com/video_5116721_prepare-canvas-acrylic-p…

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eHow published this 2:22 video tutorial on October 25, 2015. It has been watched 284,954 times on YouTube.

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  • How to Prepare a Canvas for Painting: A Step-by-Step Guide ... feltmagnet.com

    You could paint with acrylics directly on unprimed canvas, but the absorbent surface would suck up a lot of expensive paint, so it’s a good idea to seal and prime with gesso before you paint. You can apply acrylic paint…

  • How to Prepare Canvas for Acrylic Paint | eHow ehow.com

    It is important to prepare the canvas with primer prior to using acrylic paint. Step 1 Set your piece of canvas, be it stretched canvas or a piece of canvas board, on an easel or a work surface that is out of the way.

  • How to Prime a Canvas for Acrylics or Oils thesprucecrafts.com

    A primer seals and protects the support, makes the canvas less absorbent, helps the colors stand out, can provide a smoother surface with enough tooth for the paint to bind onto, and is, therefore, an excellent surface…

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