[Woodcarver] FINISHING QUESTION

[maricha]

rip,
what a great reply.... i concur with two coats of gesso, light sanding.
cheers
maricha
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> In a message dated 2/22/04 5:05:20 PM, wilsong at cox.net writes:
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> << I'm getting close to painting a large Rooster, and have a (I hope) a
> general question about the process.  I am planning to use Acrylic paint,
but am
> wondering if an undercoat/sealer of shellac should be used.  >>
>
> I would use an undercoat of gesso on the rooster, one or two coats.
lightly
> sand it then use the acrylic.  Gives a great finish.   Rip
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