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Priming Panels for Hardwood and MDF Supports
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Priming Panels for Hardwood and MDF Supports
Hello, I am wanting to produce my own wood supports for oil painting. I am concerned with longevity and the structural integrity. I am trying to figure out how to make the most stable ground layer for priming wood and(or) MDF supports for oils. I would like to know:
(1) if sizing a panel prior to applying a ground is necessary or beneficial;
(2) if beneficial or necessary, would the VAE fluid medium be the most stable choice underneath the lead oil ground; and
(3) if not necessary, would the panel be just as stable a support if I merely applied the lead oil ground directly to the wood or MDF panels?
As I understand things now, my plan has been to use “hardwood” boards (quarter-sawn or rift-sawn, if available) and MDF hardboard panels, and to size all sides with possibly a VAE fluid medium before applying the lead oil ground. But from the last cohorts meeting, I believe I heard that sizing is not necessary to apply to wood support.
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4 Replies
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If you glue primed canvas or linen or another support to your panels, you typically don’t need to size.
Under a lead oil ground you should definitely apply a coating to prevent oil from the ground and paint to penetrate the wood. I believe one coat of Rublev Fluid Medium is sufficient (for oil, two for acrylic).
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Thank you Ase!
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1. It is unnecessary to size wood unless you want to reduce its absorbency or make it more uniform.
2. Rublev Colours Fluid Medium is a good choice as a size for canvas under an oil ground. it is unnecessary for wood.
3. Applying oil ground directly to wood is sufficient and stable.
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Thank you George!
Again, thank you all so much for what you are doing with Natural Pigments and PBP. You’re all awesome! 🙂
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