tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9304685.post4979245678414741079..comments2023-03-20T07:17:44.994-04:00Comments on ViciniArt.com: Glass with Strawberries and Grapes IVichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341952662416026607noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9304685.post-37163850262834273992010-04-22T09:12:51.479-04:002010-04-22T09:12:51.479-04:00Thanks Carol.Thanks Carol.Vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341952662416026607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9304685.post-58952787942910540182010-04-22T09:07:34.270-04:002010-04-22T09:07:34.270-04:00Thanks, Vic! I pretty much do it that way, too. I ...Thanks, Vic! I pretty much do it that way, too. I have used the foam roller, but lately I've actually been sanding mine with a rotary sander to get it as smooth as possible. I like to have as little texture as possible. I always like to hear how others prepare theirs.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, and you know I love your work, of course ;-)Carol H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01465320646228161854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9304685.post-77105396080109572472010-04-22T06:26:14.140-04:002010-04-22T06:26:14.140-04:00Hi Carol.
I would love to share with you my knowl...Hi Carol.<br /><br />I would love to share with you my knowledge on how I prepare my panels.<br /><br />There are several ways which I've found work best for me. The issue I had in the past is that surface sometimes is too smooth making it almost impossible to paint on.<br /><br />First, I purchase my masonite panels from Home Depot and have them cut it down to size. Second, I lightly apply several light layers of gesso on the surface. I should mention that I make sure that the sides are sanded. Sometimes some people apply a layer of Rabbit skin glue to the bare surface to give it texture.<br />After about 3 coats I apply the final coat with a foam roller. This was the suggestion of M Collier would said that this would eliminate the smooth surface and give you a slight texture for the paint to catch. He was correct. It works great!<br /><br />If you are not in the mood to do all that work, M Collier and Jelaine Faunce suggest to go to www.dickblick.com and order STUDIO FLAT PANEL 8" x 8" or 6" x 6" or larger. The panels are very nice quality. They are 3/8" thick with a notch on the back for hanging. The panels have an almost canvas texture to them.<br /><br />I hope this helps Carol. BTW - your work looks fantastic!<br /><br />VicVichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341952662416026607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9304685.post-75367936903576646702010-04-21T20:46:25.965-04:002010-04-21T20:46:25.965-04:00Hey Vic, care to share those tips about preparing ...Hey Vic, care to share those tips about preparing the masonite surface? And where you get them?Carol H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01465320646228161854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9304685.post-23119842985705292522010-04-15T07:07:39.524-04:002010-04-15T07:07:39.524-04:00Thanks Jason - I appreciate you stopping by.Thanks Jason - I appreciate you stopping by.Vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341952662416026607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9304685.post-13258500864608888252010-04-15T06:43:19.251-04:002010-04-15T06:43:19.251-04:00Lovely piece
great blog
Jason
fellow artistLovely piece<br /><br />great blog<br /><br />Jason<br />fellow artistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com