You are the first to saturate the entire canvas front and back as you mount the canvas that I have seen. Instant credit from me. I can suggest you use a mini roller to spread the PVA, its faster and also helps while doing the front side, as it acts to remove the air bubbles as you spread it. I also sand and put two to three layers of PVA over the canvas, to seal it away, then gesso with my own mix of PVA, titanium dioxide, pumice and chalk (magnesium carbonate) to allow the porosity which will bond the oil to the ground.
Very underrated video! Very well made presentation 👏 ya I also love lead primed linen on either ACM panels(preferably) or masonite panels. Great job! Also...I've used the matte medium as a glue, as well as Rublev mounting adhesive, but the matte medium held its own time and time again. And I used a Rublev lead oil primer on top of the sized linen. But, alot guys like the gesso surface. Either way!
I need to go and check I haven't gone to heaven. Where have been all my painted life?! Did you know the ancients believed it to be protective and recent science has shown it reduces EMF as a fabric. Especially the lighter natural colour and white. Taking the oil is very healthy, too, it optimises cellular function. Amazing.
It is! I love it! Little more work initially, BUT WAY LESS maintenance down the road compared to stretcher bars. And it's more archival for your painting, being rigid, not flexing and sagging your oils. I only do it when I make a HUGE painting anymore(30"×40" or bigger)
great video thanks! there are nice stretched linen canvas in my local art shop. I too like the natural colour of them. They have 1 coat of either acrylic glue size or clear primer on them. I would like to paint in oils on them. Could I apply a few coats of that clear gesso on top, and do u think that would be a sufficient barrier between the canvas and the oils in the paint?
Hi. I would think that the pre-prime it comes with would be enough but you can always add another coat of clear gesso. It certainly wont hurt. Maybe buy a small one to test on. Hope this helps.
You lost me during the first few minutes as I couldn’t stop staring at your car!!! 😂
Ha. Me too. I think I sanded through the wood because I was watching the car instead of the panel and sander. It's a 52 Hudson with a 48 Buick grill.
Thank you so so much you are really amazing
Thank you for the kind words.
You are the first to saturate the entire canvas front and back as you mount the canvas that I have seen. Instant credit from me. I can suggest you use a mini roller to spread the PVA, its faster and also helps while doing the front side, as it acts to remove the air bubbles as you spread it. I also sand and put two to three layers of PVA over the canvas, to seal it away, then gesso with my own mix of PVA, titanium dioxide, pumice and chalk (magnesium carbonate) to allow the porosity which will bond the oil to the ground.
Hey thanks Chris. Great tip on the mini roller!!
Very underrated video! Very well made presentation 👏 ya I also love lead primed linen on either ACM panels(preferably) or masonite panels. Great job!
Also...I've used the matte medium as a glue, as well as Rublev mounting adhesive, but the matte medium held its own time and time again. And I used a Rublev lead oil primer on top of the sized linen. But, alot guys like the gesso surface. Either way!
Hey Derrick thanks for the kind words and the good information. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I need to go and check I haven't gone to heaven.
Where have been all my painted life?!
Did you know the ancients believed it to be protective and recent science has shown it reduces EMF as a fabric. Especially the lighter natural colour and white.
Taking the oil is very healthy, too, it optimises cellular function. Amazing.
Interesting. I did not know that. Thanks for sharing.
@@DtroitDinosaur my genuine pleasure.
I need to try this. It looks way better then trying to stretch a canvas over a frame.
Right. It’s not as quick but I like these better.
It is! I love it! Little more work initially, BUT WAY LESS maintenance down the road compared to stretcher bars. And it's more archival for your painting, being rigid, not flexing and sagging your oils. I only do it when I make a HUGE painting anymore(30"×40" or bigger)
This is great! learned a lot!
Right on. Glad to hear it.
great video thanks! there are nice stretched linen canvas in my local art shop. I too like the natural colour of them. They have 1 coat of either acrylic glue size or clear primer on them. I would like to paint in oils on them. Could I apply a few coats of that clear gesso on top, and do u think that would be a sufficient barrier between the canvas and the oils in the paint?
Hi. I would think that the pre-prime it comes with would be enough but you can always add another coat of clear gesso. It certainly wont hurt. Maybe buy a small one to test on. Hope this helps.
thanks a million !@@DtroitDinosaur
Do you sell these James? I did an Internet search and these can be quite expensive if purchased pre-made.
HI Fly Fisherman. Sorry no I do not sell them. I just make the ones I need for my own paintings.