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I just purchased a half sheet 28"x48" piece of masonite from Home Depot ($5.50). My husband cut it into various sizes for me ranging from 4"x4" to 11"x14". I think I got 12 or 14 different pieces of substrate to play on. I read that if you apply 4 layers of gesso it makes a perfect surface to paint/play on. Last night I prepped a few of the pieces. Sanded with a fine grit sandpaper between the 3rd and 4th coat and sanded lightly after the 4th coat. I now have several pieces of substrate to play on for $5.50. This works perfect for me. Thought I would share.
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Good to know!

Can't wait to see your creations -
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Sounds like fun!
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Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. I have no clue.
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troublesmom wrote:Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. I have no clue.

me either, I am clueless???
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I will use these as canvases, ...much less expensive and it is a hard surface. That's it, no big mystery. Sorry for not explaining.
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julierealtor wrote:I will use these as canvases, ...much less expensive and it is a hard surface. That's it, no big mystery. Sorry for not explaining.
Thanks Julie--I couldn't see outside of the box :angel: :angel:
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