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MDO preparation for mounting fabric and/or direct oil painting
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MDO preparation for mounting fabric and/or direct oil painting
[I posted this message as a comment under “Painting on Wood Panels,” before realizing that it should be a discussion here; my apologies.] I bought a full sheet of MDO G2S, which is now cut into pieces no larger than 24×24″, but I’m at a loss how to proceed. What do I need to do to use these panels (a) for oil painting directly on the board, or (b) adhering clean canvas/linen, or (c) marouflaging an already-painted canvas. My questions, for each of these 3 uses, are:
1. Edges of the board: do I need to fill in the chinks in the plywood? and if so, what material should I use? Once the chinks are filled in, what is the best way to seal the edges? I have both unwaxed shellac flakes and BIN white primer
2. Surfaces: both surfaces of my boards are covered with the resin-infused papers. Should these surfaces be sanded, ever? Do these surfaces require any additional sealing? Is different prep required for painting vs. marouflage? Should the back surface be prepped differently from the front surface?
3. Adhesive: to mount fabric on the resin-infused surfaces, what adhesive should be used?I’m really looking forward to using the MDO generally; my most immediate need is to mount the already-painted canvas on one of the boards. Thanks in advance for help!
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I answered your question in the article, since it is topical to its content.
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