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Oil Painting / Canvas Texturizer?

I want to apply a texture to my canvas before I apply any oil paints. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good texturizer to use???

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I love all the products that Golden Acrylics produces. I used triple-primed, gallery-wrapped canvases that are sold by a company on eBay (best price and quality). Then I actually apply a coat of black gesso. If I want texturizer in the background I will apply the pumice addittive at this point. However, I have also been know to put simple beach sand in the mixture. More often, I add the texturizer as I paint the canvas. Experiment. Find what suits your eye the best. There are no wrong answers or methods as long as you are willing to risk some canvases, paint and time.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    All the comercial canvas is covered with acrylic gesso which is the same acrylic paint. So get some acrylic paint or acrylic gesso add some saw dust or sand anything mix it with the gesso and here you go yo got nice texture.

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