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#1 2016-04-27 03:55:00

emmaw4
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Hi,
I am new to this forum and need some advice regarding a mask I'm making. I am attempting to learn how to make venetian masks would like to know if I should seal the chalk gesso layer before painting on the decoration. I used Jonni Good's method of blue shop towels and substituted thinned wood glue for the joint compound. After 3 tries I finally got a usable mask base (talk about a lesson in patience and perseverance) and have managed to make a remarkably smooth finish using a homemade modeling paste to smooth out any lumps in the chalk gesso however I am worried that the chalk/gesso will crack if I paint over it. Any advice is much appreciated!


Emma

p.s. I recently bought some Carta lana as well to try and man does that make a smooth mask!

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#2 2016-04-27 05:58:43

CatPerson
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Re: New to the forum

What was your ratio of chalk to gesso?  Did you use modern acrylic gesso?  Is it completely dry? 

I suspect that the most likely point where the surface would crack is during the drying of the chalk/gesso layer, esp if too much chalk had been added.  I don't know why it would crack AFTER it dried completely.  If you used modern acrylic gesso, you would just be adding another layer of acrylic (paint) on top of the acrylic-based gesso, more or less like adding another coat of paint.

Tip: Make your layers of paint thin, and do two or three coats, depending upon the effect you want.

Sue

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