Canvas Sizing: Rabbit Skin Glue vs PVA/Acrylic Alternatives
Learn how canvas sizing affects canvas tension, cracking, and humidity response, and when to choose PVA or acrylic sizes for oil painting longevity.
Category: Sizes / Adhesives
A substance that causes two surfaces to bond together. Adhesives are made of glutinous preparations made from animal collagen, starch, gums or synthetic substances, such as polyvinyl acetate (PVA), acrylic, epoxy, or polyethylene. Size usually denotes gelatinous or glutinous preparations used for filling the pores of cloth, wood, paper, etc., or as an adhesive for gold leaf.
Animal Glue for Artists: Properties, Techniques, and Best Practices
Learn how to choose and use animal glue for sizing, gesso, joins, and consolidation—gel strength, gelation temperature, viscosity, and moisture cont…
Gesso Grounds and Chalk Grounds: Structure, Preparation, and Practice
Learn how to prepare traditional gesso grounds using historical materials and techniques. Ideal for oil, tempera, and gilding on rigid supports.
Canvas Preparation Techniques: What Artists Should Know About Glue-Sized Supports
Explore traditional canvas preparation techniques with insights on glue sizing, chalk grounds, and how they respond to humidity and environmental chan…
Canvas Preparation: Strengthening Your Canvas Painting Through Traditional Methods
Learn how traditional canvas preparation improves strength, durability, and stability of oil painting supports. Essential insights for artists and con…
Mastering Gesso Grounds: Techniques and Science for Durable Gilding
Explore historical gesso grounds and gilding techniques. Learn the science of the best durable techniques and materials for artists and gilders.
Choosing the Best Artist Canvas Materials for Longevity and Stability
Discover the best artist canvas materials to ensure the longevity and stability of your paintings. Learn about traditional and modern options.
Ensuring Art’s Longevity: Strategies for Durable Oil Paintings
Discover key strategies to enhance oil painting durability. Learn how the right pigments, techniques, and care can preserve your artwork for generatio…