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Medium Density Overlay, MDO Found in hardware stores, this sign painter’s material provides proven stability. Although you can draw or paint directly on the MDO panel with oils, watercolors, or dry drawing media, we recommend a barrier for most applications. When painting with any acrylic paint, medium, gesso, or ground, we recommend applying 2 or … Read more
Acrylic Sheeting Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), known by the trade names Crylux, Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite, and Perspex is among several transparent thermoplastics often used in sheet form as a shatter-resistant alternative to glass. PMMA is an excellent choice for acrylic painting. No size or ground is needed. Prepare by cleaning with mild soap and water. Light … Read more
Leather Leathers and finishes vary greatly. So, testing an area or similar materials before beginning is highly recommended. Bend and stretch the test mimicking normal wear. If cracking appears in testing, then follow the instructions for adding GAC 900 to acrylics for softness as recommended in the article linked below. Remove any previously applied coatings. … Read more
Hardboard: Wood pulp fibers and binders are formed under extreme pressure and heat. These products can be susceptible to moisture. Although you can draw or paint directly on the hardboard panel with oils and dry drawing media, we recommend a barrier for most applications. When painting with any acrylic paint, medium, gesso, or ground, we … Read more
Sketching and Drawing Paper These papers vary widely. Thicker ones are less prone to buckling with water media. For best results, use the media as recommended by the paper manufacturer and test. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing media, a barrier is not required. However, when painting with oils … Read more
These products are typically found in art supply stores and are generally a good option; kiln dried, relatively stable, and engineered for this purpose. Although, you can draw or paint directly on the wood panel with oils, watercolors, or dry drawing media, we recommend a barrier for most applications. When painting with any acrylic paint, … Read more
Bristol This is an uncoated machine finished paperboard popular with illustrators. Bristol varies widely. Thicker ones are less prone to buckling with water media. For best results, use the media as recommended by the paper manufacturer and test. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing media, a barrier is not … Read more
Printmaking papers Paper varies widely and some will have no sizing. Thicker ones are less prone to buckling with water media. For best results, use the media as recommended by the paper manufacturer and test. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing media, a barrier is not required. However, when … Read more
Handmade papers Papers vary widely. Thicker ones are less prone to buckling with water media. Follow the recommendations for media by the manufacturer. For best results, use the media as recommended by the paper manufacturer and test. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing media, a barrier is not required. … Read more
Corrugated Cardboard Made from a combination of Kraft paper, recycled pulp, and sizes or glues, cardboards among one of the most common paper products in use. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing media, a barrier is not required. However, when painting with oils on paper, an application of 3 … Read more
