How To Make Traditional Gesso Using Acrylic Glue

This gesso can be sanded to an ivory smooth finish, and is much more agreeable than other types of primers.The gesso can be applied at room temperature by using an acrylic polymer glue instead of rabbit-skin glue.It can be stored for later use.

Step 1: By volume, combine 2 parts PVA glue, 4 parts water, 8 parts calcium carbonate, and 1 part titanium or zinc white pigment.

Step 2: Allow the air bubbles to evaporate and stir gently.

Step 3: Give the mixture another good stir before applying panels.

Step 4: It was finished.