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Masonite
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:11 am
by julierealtor
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.
Re: Masonite
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:54 am
by pamcook
Good to know!
Can't wait to see your creations -
Re: Masonite
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:20 pm
by Debbie J
Sounds like fun!
Re: Masonite
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:26 pm
by troublesmom
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. I have no clue.
Re: Masonite
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:00 pm
by Paula
troublesmom wrote:Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. I have no clue.
me either, I am clueless???
Re: Masonite
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:00 pm
by julierealtor
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.
Re: Masonite
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:54 pm
by Paula
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
