tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post2931999943206777756..comments2024-03-19T06:19:41.768+00:00Comments on Paint and Style: Painting with gesso...Emma Kate at Paint and Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14186765005284249653noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-87344138183763654172013-09-06T19:13:57.015+01:002013-09-06T19:13:57.015+01:00I would say it would depend on the finish you have...I would say it would depend on the finish you have. If your furniture is super glossy, then a little sanding to help the gesso adhere, would be a good thing. I used it on this frame over emulsion paint (latex) and it stuck fine. I also used it on brass and it stuck fine too. It seems to have impressive adhesion qualities. I hope this helps. Emma Kate at Paint and Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186765005284249653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-75884692295921231002013-09-06T17:41:37.653+01:002013-09-06T17:41:37.653+01:00I want to paint some old furniture. Do you have t...I want to paint some old furniture. Do you have to sand before using gesso. Some sights say no while others sand anyway? What is your opinion?Ma's Apron Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372731811454707954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-11860702326974200432013-01-18T20:54:34.339+00:002013-01-18T20:54:34.339+00:00Your work is amazing and VERY inspirational Rosema...Your work is amazing and VERY inspirational Rosemary! Emma Kate at Paint and Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186765005284249653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-20031236003834563052013-01-18T20:53:06.009+00:002013-01-18T20:53:06.009+00:00Only two. I think it gets more opaque as it dries ...Only two. I think it gets more opaque as it dries fully and I was too impatient to wait for it to dry fully between coats. Emma Kate at Paint and Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186765005284249653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-12187197383995081592013-01-18T20:25:23.490+00:002013-01-18T20:25:23.490+00:00Your frame looks fantastic! Dark wax was a great i...Your frame looks fantastic! Dark wax was a great idea. I've never used gesso but would like to try - how many coats do you think you'll put on next time? Look forward to seeing the mirror xJumble Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178572046978666630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-79333636800059101182013-01-18T20:20:27.838+00:002013-01-18T20:20:27.838+00:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Emma Kate. ...Thank you so much for your kind words, Emma Kate. I'm always honored to be viewed as an inspiration. I absolutely love your frame. You did a wonderful job.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-5071892255054177632013-01-17T21:59:36.221+00:002013-01-17T21:59:36.221+00:00I have gesso in stock for canvases - but have been...I have gesso in stock for canvases - but have been using white emulsion for them! Gesso feels like home made chalk paint mixed with PVA to me. Some inspiring ideas you've given me. <br />PS I would love to have your hair ♥chalkysoilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-30167425762987461372013-01-17T20:44:14.439+00:002013-01-17T20:44:14.439+00:00The frame looks lovely.
I'm a fan of Rosemary...The frame looks lovely.<br /><br />I'm a fan of Rosemary's work too; she has a distinctive style that works really well on the items she transforms.<br /><br />JackieJackiehttp://thebarristershorse.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-1005133337816025592013-01-17T18:40:09.447+00:002013-01-17T18:40:09.447+00:00It looks wonderful! I may well have to give this a...It looks wonderful! I may well have to give this a go :)Hook, Line and Sink Herhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468955562891105625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-91709152259159988642013-01-17T17:15:14.623+00:002013-01-17T17:15:14.623+00:00I love that rose too! I will certainly show you th...I love that rose too! I will certainly show you the mirror! xEmma Kate at Paint and Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186765005284249653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-91730233301624237972013-01-17T16:24:13.174+00:002013-01-17T16:24:13.174+00:00The effect it creates on that fabric rose is stunn...The effect it creates on that fabric rose is stunning and your picture frame looks pretty good to, love the finished effect with the old coming through. Your broken mirror is dying to get the gesso treatment too.<br /><br />I have never used Gesso this way before as I use it to prep my canvases / sketchbooks for painting.<br /><br />Make sure you show us the mirror xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677913901738632312.post-24756084647512003442013-01-17T14:39:21.836+00:002013-01-17T14:39:21.836+00:00Interesting effects with the gesso and to hear of ...Interesting effects with the gesso and to hear of how you used it. Love the mirror, and looking forward to seeing the final result.<br />Liz @ Shortbread & GingerShortbread and Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356668729131346750noreply@blogger.com