Wow! This really works. I wish I could post my test page. I made this recipe according to your measurements...1/8 C water (I used purified), 1 Tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 C Tacky Glue. I mixed mine in a different order. I put the cornstarch in a small jar and added the water, then mixed until fully dissolved (check the bottom edge of the jar). Next, I dumped in the Tacky Glue and, using a small whisk, whisked it in to the water. I then pulled a dark colored advertisement out 9f the recycling bin and painted half. Being impatient, I dried it with a hair dryer and proceeded to test. From watching other videos on how/why to use gesso I observed using colored pencils, watercolors, pastels, etc. So, I colored with different mediums on both sides and I was amazed at how well it actually performed. Good job and Kudos to you, Lynn!
I'm so glad it worked for you. I love it and use it all the time. Sometime I placed with after this video was using it on fabrics (as long as the fabric was light enough to see the ink or pencil I was using it) it became a writeable surface as well. I know there's all kinds of crazy RUclips videos out there but I do try to test first. Normally I'll just add to my jar if it's getting low and just eye ball how much to add so the measurements do have wiggle room.
@@kmd3301 I haven't worked on canvas with this. I just don't do much on canvas myself. I was trying to recreate the texture of a clear gesso I bought it didn't seem to have the same tooth as my white gesso.
I came here to say the same thing. Cornstarch seems hard to mix into water at first ( it forms a Newtonian fluid) but then it suddenly mixes perfectly. Then adding the glue into the cornstarch is really easy.
You're so welcome. I don't live close to anything so being able to make supplies when I run out is so great lol. I ran out of glue sticks once it wasn't pretty lol
You're so welcome. That's where I was I didn't want to buy yet another thing to store forever lol. This really has become one of my go to things to have
I was really happy about it lol this is a pretty basic recipe but you can play with it from there it's pretty forgiving lol I have been using more cornstarch in mine maybe double what I said just because I liked how it worked for me but that's more just playing and testing
I made this and I love it! It's clear and goes on so nicely. I use this to seal paper mache & clay so that when I spray with clear enamel to completely seal the project it doesn't change the color of my paint. Thanks again!
@@paperlifebylynn868 I just made another batch! Its so spreadable and I didn't have any lumps any of the 3 times I've made it. I'm so glad I came across your video!
I'm so glad this has been helpful for you. I didn't really use much clear gesso before this (ok mostly because I'm cheap lol) but I use this all the time now
Thanks a lot, so happy to find my solution to prepare at home. But there is a problem that I couldn't find cornstarch in my city. So what is the alternative for cornstarch? Can I use cornflour instead?
Just wondering if a clear decoupage glue would work? I have me an unempoyed bottle of that. And then addon the cornstartch or flower as we tend to call it in rotten dutch, with water? Did any of you crafty people out there ever used that??
I've also noticed ink seems to take longer to dry. I haven't played with the recipe yet but I'm wondering if more cornstarch would help give it something to absorb into? But if you add too much it will make it milky in color. When I made this it was like the clear gesso I had but I've learned there's a big difference between even store bought clear
Tacky glue holds best and its got gloss to it. Ross glue elmers glue and carpenters glue tries to peel. The ross is glossy the elmers looks matte the carpenters is glossy but a slight yellow glow in uv. The tacky is the glossiest and sticks more like plastic
This is perfect because I can't find clear gesso anywhere in a store. I wonder if you add a few drops of brown paint will it make a sepia type wash? Thanks for sharing!
So I normally make vintage looking journals so I use most often if I'm working with very old paper that wants to rip but you can use it to seal layers of your work because you can still work on top, prep canvas or paper to work on. Just about anything you can use white or black gesso for
Hey CH there are other videos out there.lol...... ok soooo because I don’t want to look at other videos. What exactly is this used for? Is it more of a stronger bond? I’m serious with that question
There's other videos on clear gesso?I've only seen the white. It's used to prep paper before you use a wet media on it. So like before you paint or use watercolor or whatever. It's kinda a protective layer on the paper. It will work like a glue as well, and it will make whatever you put it on a writeable surface.
Yea I’m not much of a media art person.....but to each his own.btw I kinda started something. And I figured out why I got anxiety when I got stuff out.... cuz it smells like smoke. But I put dryer sheets in my totes and it helped take the smoke smell out
Honestly I would think it could but I haven't had it happen to me. My last batch I made a few months ago, I don't store it anywhere special, other then a tight lid, and I just used it yesterday. Projects where I have used it months ago are still ok. I can't lie and say I know what will happen years from now.
Honestly wood glue is a pva at least the brand I use but I used it once just to glue some fabric down and it acted odd. Also the brand I use dries kind yellow so it wouldn't be as clear
Wow! This really works. I wish I could post my test page. I made this recipe according to your measurements...1/8 C water (I used purified), 1 Tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 C Tacky Glue. I mixed mine in a different order. I put the cornstarch in a small jar and added the water, then mixed until fully dissolved (check the bottom edge of the jar). Next, I dumped in the Tacky Glue and, using a small whisk, whisked it in to the water. I then pulled a dark colored advertisement out 9f the recycling bin and painted half. Being impatient, I dried it with a hair dryer and proceeded to test. From watching other videos on how/why to use gesso I observed using colored pencils, watercolors, pastels, etc. So, I colored with different mediums on both sides and I was amazed at how well it actually performed. Good job and Kudos to you, Lynn!
I'm so glad it worked for you. I love it and use it all the time. Sometime I placed with after this video was using it on fabrics (as long as the fabric was light enough to see the ink or pencil I was using it) it became a writeable surface as well. I know there's all kinds of crazy RUclips videos out there but I do try to test first. Normally I'll just add to my jar if it's getting low and just eye ball how much to add so the measurements do have wiggle room.
Thank you so much. I've been too cheap to buy clear gesso and somehow we are way overstocked on cornstarch, so this is great!
Dilute the cornstarch in water first, then add the mixture to the glue. You’ll get way less lumps 😊
Thanks I guess I'm a lump lol I always seem to get some when I'm first mixing it but it smooths right out by the next day
Have tou tried using this on canvas? And did you sand after each coating? 😊
@@kmd3301 I haven't worked on canvas with this. I just don't do much on canvas myself. I was trying to recreate the texture of a clear gesso I bought it didn't seem to have the same tooth as my white gesso.
I came here to say the same thing. Cornstarch seems hard to mix into water at first ( it forms a Newtonian fluid) but then it suddenly mixes perfectly. Then adding the glue into the cornstarch is really easy.
I love how you organize your videos. Thank you for your creative guidance.
Always mix the cornstarch with water. I just watched a video where they used ¼ cup of cornstarch with smll mt of water and 1 tbsp. of glue.
I wish I could have seen how it look on your project itself, how clear it is, or if it's slightly milky etc, but thx for making this.
I made some its pasty lookin but after 3 coats opposite diredtions its made a canvas like texture and you can draw 0r sketch on it with a pencil easy.
Great tip! Love the homemade supplies! TFS the inspiration and creativity!
You're so welcome. I don't live close to anything so being able to make supplies when I run out is so great lol. I ran out of glue sticks once it wasn't pretty lol
Thank you so much for clarifying ingredients and proportions for clear gesso for me! I really like how you did it , so we could see the whole process!
Thank you for the simple recipe. I was wondering where I was going to get powdered marble or that other stuff. 🙂
You're so welcome. That's where I was I didn't want to buy yet another thing to store forever lol. This really has become one of my go to things to have
Thank you Lynn this was great! (I didn't really want to look for marble powder...lol)
You are so gentle xoxo
Yay!! A recipe that works! Thanks for sharing!❤
I was really happy about it lol this is a pretty basic recipe but you can play with it from there it's pretty forgiving lol I have been using more cornstarch in mine maybe double what I said just because I liked how it worked for me but that's more just playing and testing
I made this and I love it! It's clear and goes on so nicely. I use this to seal paper mache & clay so that when I spray with clear enamel to completely seal the project it doesn't change the color of my paint. Thanks again!
I'm so glad you have found it helpful. I really enjoy using it
@@paperlifebylynn868 I just made another batch! Its so spreadable and I didn't have any lumps any of the 3 times I've made it. I'm so glad I came across your video!
I'm so glad this has been helpful for you. I didn't really use much clear gesso before this (ok mostly because I'm cheap lol) but I use this all the time now
I use a small battery powered cocktail whisk for this type of job. It mixes thoroughly.
Love homemade gesso! New subbie! 🤩
Welcome I'm still addicted to it myself lol
I saved my gesso bottle and it worked out great
That's great to hear thank you
Thanks for sharing Lynn. Awesome recipe
Woot. I have all of these things in my house right now.
Honestly that's why I like it so much, I don't have to buy anything special.
thank you for sharing, great video and easy recipe :)
Thank you so much for this idea definitely love it I need it for thin paper
I guess you can dilute the cornstarch in the water..?
I made some without paint and its not clear when it dries but it did prime my posterpaper to a canvas texture.
Oh ive got a 60"×60" 3 to do. Its thin ply framed
works like a charm！made it today.n used it！thk.u！
Thanks a lot, so happy to find my solution to prepare at home. But there is a problem that I couldn't find cornstarch in my city. So what is the alternative for cornstarch? Can I use cornflour instead?
Cornflour is cornstarch hunnie. You get two different ones one made from potato or corn.
Just wondering if a clear decoupage glue would work? I have me an unempoyed bottle of that. And then addon the cornstartch or flower as we tend to call it in rotten dutch, with water? Did any of you crafty people out there ever used that??
I made this gesso, but the oil paint dries very quickly on it. What should I do?
I've also noticed ink seems to take longer to dry. I haven't played with the recipe yet but I'm wondering if more cornstarch would help give it something to absorb into? But if you add too much it will make it milky in color. When I made this it was like the clear gesso I had but I've learned there's a big difference between even store bought clear
Tacky glue holds best and its got gloss to it.
Ross glue elmers glue and carpenters glue tries to peel. The ross is glossy the elmers looks matte the carpenters is glossy but a slight yellow glow in uv. The tacky is the glossiest and sticks more like plastic
This is perfect because I can't find clear gesso anywhere in a store. I wonder if you add a few drops of brown paint will it make a sepia type wash? Thanks for sharing!
I don't see why that wouldn't work. I'd love to know how it works 😊
@@paperlifebylynn868 on here I thought you would try! Ha ha
Now I can't wait to hear how adding color works
I think adding some sepia-colored or dark INK would work better than acrylic paint. Or maybe some water color paint.
I think you could use strong tea. People used to dye cloth with tea and it does make sepia.
thanks...I use a lot of magazine images in my work...and most of the supplies I use just slide off them....off to buy some cornstarch....
While I was testing this I found I could write over it with a normal pen. I love the way it makes magazine pages look
I am New to all this what is this used for?
So I normally make vintage looking journals so I use most often if I'm working with very old paper that wants to rip but you can use it to seal layers of your work because you can still work on top, prep canvas or paper to work on. Just about anything you can use white or black gesso for
why not mix in a large bowl then add to your container.
AWESOMENESS!!!!!!
Thanks dear
It works 😍
Oh I'm so glad it worked for you too. It was really pretty easy I just wanted to use what I had
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COULD YOU USE A STICK BLENDER?
I would think you could I don't see why not. Honestly I haven't had any problems any lumps I may get just kinda work themselves out by the morning
Hey CH there are other videos out there.lol...... ok soooo because I don’t want to look at other videos. What exactly is this used for? Is it more of a stronger bond? I’m serious with that question
There's other videos on clear gesso?I've only seen the white. It's used to prep paper before you use a wet media on it. So like before you paint or use watercolor or whatever. It's kinda a protective layer on the paper. It will work like a glue as well, and it will make whatever you put it on a writeable surface.
Paper Life by Lynn oh ok awesome
It's not something I've used a lot of mostly because I haven't done a lot of mixed media but fell in love with it over magazine pages
Yea I’m not much of a media art person.....but to each his own.btw I kinda started something. And I figured out why I got anxiety when I got stuff out.... cuz it smells like smoke. But I put dryer sheets in my totes and it helped take the smoke smell out
Omgosh I didn't even think about that I'm sure it would of
Doesn’t cornstarch mold?
Honestly I would think it could but I haven't had it happen to me. My last batch I made a few months ago, I don't store it anywhere special, other then a tight lid, and I just used it yesterday. Projects where I have used it months ago are still ok. I can't lie and say I know what will happen years from now.
Thanks for the great tip I subscribed (SM Tiffany Lane Etsy)
Thanks dear
It's more like a DIY modge podge.
I have used it in place of modge podge anymore but unlike modge podge it's a workable surface after
v nifty！
Can I use wood glue ?
Honestly wood glue is a pva at least the brand I use but I used it once just to glue some fabric down and it acted odd. Also the brand I use dries kind yellow so it wouldn't be as clear