Gesso has an absorbent quality that prevents paint from bleeding or seeping when it's used as a primer on canvas, panel, paper, or other substrates. Before creating a painting of any kind—whether ...

‘Gesso’ is a white, paint-like mixture traditionally made of plaster of Paris (gypsum), chalk, or whiting (calcium carbonate) ...

Whether you’re building a product mock-up or a lightweight enclosure, carving your parts out of hard foam is a fast way to get the job done. Unfortunately, the end result can have a bit of a rough ...

Gesso Techniques Since gesso has a stiff formula, it should be thinned down with water or paint thinner for an ideal, smooth application. "Because of this, gesso acts as a modeling paste when it is ...