Q:How are the ingredients different between the casein gesso and casein bases? Is the casein gesso more opaque?
Asked by: Nicole
- 7/18/2017
A: The three different products only differ in the amount of White Pigment that is added to the formula. 1. Deep Tint Base: contains no white pigment. 2. Light Tint Base: contains some white pigment to work in conjunction with any pigment that gets added to the base, in order to brighten the color. 3. Casein Gesso: contains the maximum amount of white pigment, for maximum brightness and coverage (opacity).
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Q:If used on stretched linen or canvas, could casein gesso go directly on the stretched fabric (right now I am using traditional gesso -- I like the Utrecht brand which has a very soft, smooth finish -- over a ground of rabbit skin glue)?
Asked by: Jean
- 11/14/2018
A: It would be best to size the canvas/linen first with rabbit skin glue.
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A: The gallon is $85.00. If you look on the product page, there is a toggle bar where you can select the size. Once you have selected the gallon size, then the price will automatically update and you add the item to your shopping cart.
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Q:Where can i find a tutorial on how to use casein gesso to prepare an icon board?
Asked by: eileen dewsnup
- 9/2/2019
A: Any panel needs to be prepared in the same manner as with traditional gesso. The panel needs to be sealed on all sides with either rabbit skin glue, shellac or PVA. For a full tutorial on panel prep, please visit our bole page: www.sinopiaclaybole.com
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A: No, there is no lead version. Our Silverpoint Ground would probably be closest in consistency. You could also add some lead white pigment to our casein base, which is available in the Milk Paint section.
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Q:I am using your milk paint before applying size for leafing.
on wood panels.
Should I be applying gesso to the wood first?
The work is for indoor use.
i am painting on the leaf with "oils" that can be cleaned with water.
by Gamisol. The label does not say alkaloid. It says oils.
Asked by: Frances Swigart
- 5/9/2020
A: You can apply the Casein Gesso as a substrate for the Milk Paint, but it is not necessary. We do recommend sealing the panel with something like shellac first, before applying either the gesso or the milk paint. Once you have applied the milk paint, you may want to buff the dried surface with a cloth, so that the paint is less absorbent and thereby better suited to hold the gold size for your leaf.
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Q:Hi there,
I am looking for a more absorbent gesso to use on wood panel prior to applying gouache. I've had issues with gouache lifting very easily from acrylic gesso (it slides right off, and I can't layer it at all or build up opacity), and I also prefer to seal my panels with cold wax which doesn't adhere to acrylic. I am wondering if gouache will adhere well to this gesso? Also, does this gesso require some kind of sizing prior to application to protect the wood? If so, do you have a recommendation? Finally, do you make it in a "clear" gesso? Thanks so much!
Asked by: Rebekah Zeimetz
- 5/9/2020
A: For your project we would recommend our Casein Absorbent Chalk Gesso and Silverpoint Ground. It is slightly more absorbent than the standard casein gesso and will make a great substrate for your Gouache Paint. Once you have applied your gouache paint, you can seal the painting with cold wax, as long as you let ground cure for 3-4 days after application. We do recommend sealing your wood panel with shellac, before applying the ground.
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Q:I see no reason why this product couldn't be used to actually paint in Casein, as an under-painting for oils. It seems that powdered pigments and/or watercolors could be
mixed with it and it would flow similar to Borax Casein. What do you think?
Q:Is this gesso appropriate for use underneath traditional water gilding bole?
Asked by: Ziva
- 10/14/2020
A: For an ideal water gilded surface, it is best to have a traditional hard gesso substrate beneath the bole. This provides a great foundation for a highly polished gold. The Casein Gesso is slightly pliable, for paint film resilience and therefore does not provide the optimum substrate.
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Q:I am applying the cassien gesso to birch plywood and I am interested in getting a very smooth surface. Do I need to apply rabbit skin glue first? And what is the best way to avoid layers of crosshatched brush strokes?
Asked by: Victor Leger
- 11/23/2021
A: Yes, we recommend sealing the entire panel (front, back, sides) with rabbit skin glue, before applying any gesso. Our gesso can be thinned with water by 10%, which will create a thinner gesso that self levels upon application, thus eliminating brush strokes. A soft bristle brush is also helpful in reducing brush strokes.
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Q:I would like to use this gesso as a primer on masonite and then to be painted with casein paint. Does the gesso always need to be sanded and does it always take a few days before being dry enough for painting?
Asked by: Susan Gilbert
- 5/19/2022
A: The casein gesso does not need to be sanded. The gesso dries to the touch right away, but takes a few days to cure. If you are painting casein on top of the gesso, you should be able to paint the next day.
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Q:Do I need to shellac heavy printing paper before I put on the casein Gesso? I will be painting with oil paint. I will be putting the gesso on both sides of the paper.
Asked by: Serena Hazard
- 2/23/2023
A: No need for shellac on the paper, especially if you cover both sides. We do not recommend rolling the paper, after the ground and paint have dried.
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Q:How long should the casein gesso be left to cure? you say a couple of days but I'm finding it simply gunk's up the sandpaper and is almost impossible to sand. Very frustrating. I live in Colorado so we have low humidity. I'm used to traditional gesso which sands beautifully, and I'd hoped this would be the same.
Asked by: Judith
- 5/15/2023
A: Yes, Colorado is a very dry environment, but apparently it has been raining all week, which extends the curing time of the gesso.
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Q:Hi there! I have 2 questions about the Casein Gesso:
1. Can I use this gesso for oil painting?
2. What are the ingredients of this gesso? (If possible I would like to know the specifics ingredient list)
Thank you very much!
Kindly,
Yildau
Asked by: Yil
- 3/5/2024
A: Yes, our Casein Gesso is an excellent ground for oil painting. Ingredients: Borax Casein, Linseed Oil, Saponified Olive Oil, Calcium Carbonate and Pigments
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