How to Make Homemade Gesso Acrylic painting

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6 жыл бұрын

Homemade Gesso recipe Lets save money loads of money and make our own gesso this little video will SAVE YOU so much please watch and enjoy this Acrylic painting for beginners, tip #clive5art
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@rosalielindholm6790 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! I am an aspiring artist with failing eyesight, so it seems foolish of me to spend unneeded dollars on commercial gesso if I can reclaim failed paintings with your recipe! I am also 72 years old. Late to the calling, but truly enthusiastic and having loads of creative fun! Thanks again!

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Actually failing eyesight can be turned to an advantage as we all should squint when painting so if you paint what you see don't try and paint what you think you see you will be amazed at what people may say

@dianamorgan9562 3 жыл бұрын

You can make your own calcium Carbonate with Egg shells from Chicken Eggs. You need a heavy duty blender or food processor. I would purchase one at a second hand store. Just wash and dry the eggs then grind then to a fine powder by pulsing the blender on and off. Just don't do to many egg shells at a time, because it will bind up the machine and burn out the motor. You need to remove and clean the blades each time you do this. You can also make side walk chalk with the ground egg shells. Leaving me to believe you may also be able to use regular children's sidewalk chalk for the Calcium Carbonate. In the US many times you can find Sidewalk Chalk at Flea markets in large Tubs for a dollar or two.

@kimberlymunday3217 3 жыл бұрын

In North America calcium carbonate can be purchased in bulk at pottery suppliers. It is used to make different clay. Hope that helps

@annfield7356 4 жыл бұрын

Just recently found you and can't thank you enough for your advice. I use your "recipes" for Gesso and Pouring Medium and they are great. Happy to find a British artist as most are American and their products aren't always easy to find, also expensive. Also the Welsh accent reminds me of my Dad (Not that your'e that old!)

@rosierankin8412 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a small jar of gesso costing $20.00 Canadian dollars. I will be making my own. Thank you for sharing.

@spyuggy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the tips Clive.

@kaygoski 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great tutorial. I watched a number of different ways before hitting on yours as I need to cover a very large area of MDF for a backdrop and it needs to look like an old crumbling wall. Your video has saved me a huge amount of bother and cuts out using a lot of different shop products. Top marks !

@ProphetpuppetMtm 5 жыл бұрын

I liked your detailed explanations about many things, for example as to why using distilled water, the difference between paints, and why the other recipes are not stable. I have been looking to find detailed info, and here I found it. Kudos to you. Thank you!

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

So kind glad to be of help

@patriciamelton6810 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I especially love listening to you talk. Your accent is just wonderful. You could narrate children's stories and do voice overs for animated movies. You really should check into that. Let us know if you do.

@wildbunny5576 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am going to use this on my recycled silk and hardboard home made canvases (also your recipe). Happy spring to you 😘

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

Have fun and happy Easter

@bluejeansjanet1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Clive. I am brand new to this hobby/craft and I really like your style of sharing what you know!

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

I’m always happy to share

@thehappypotter9612 3 жыл бұрын

I made some according to this demo and it is fantastic. But I ground up calcium supplements that is past their sell-by date. My goodness, it is pure calcium carbonate with mint flavour!

@lass-inangeles7564 5 жыл бұрын

What a joy to finally get some solid info on materials in gesso! I have to restore an old gilded carved jewelry box. I could get any info from museums like the Getty or Asian Art Museum in SF, and the conservators they directed me to, deliberately confused me with high priced products and misleading trails. Now I have it! This was so important, thank you!!

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Most products can be made at home manufacturers want us to buy off them but artists have traditionally made there own

@sukihitz291 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Clive!😊😊🎨🎨

@mariad4183 3 жыл бұрын

...your handsome hat makes me want to say 'ello, guvnah!'...lol LOVE your videos, I learn so much! tyfs! xoxo from Canada

@l.d.crawford4044 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clive, I've learned a lot from you in a short time.

@josephlowry4320 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clive an great way to save money.

@ianshutes3317 5 жыл бұрын

Clive this a way superior gesso compared with your previous formulations. It requires very little stirring from storage and goes on very smoothly. I respectfully suggest that you withdraw the earlier videos. All the best for Christmas and New Year.

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@varedmastercraft7378 5 жыл бұрын

very informative...thank you ..

@barbaravoneitzen7729 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I enjoy your videos.

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@peachstarks7 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate your help very much!

@jenniferbowler7730 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! Thank you for sharing! Do you know if stucco mixed with PVA be a stable texture paste to use?

@simonaghidoni5037 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I was wondering if the white paint that you are using is a sealer paint for priming houses ( limelock ) or a blackwhite paint used for finishing. I will be painting with acrylics on my homemade canvases made with linen and I am going to follow your gesso recipe. Could you please give me any suggestions?

@love4musicnart 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad how informative you are. Def will be back thanks.,

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Nutty68 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Clive, I really appreciate your videos. I've been learning a lot watching you lately. Keep up the great work buddy👨‍🎨

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Will and thank you

@gwyn9846 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all your tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, talent and experience. Have a beautiful day! 😃 🌈

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ElenaCaloyera 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing this video

@Yourhighnessnona 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you :)

@othmanmath2028 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the informative video :)

@krystalbonair4530 4 жыл бұрын

I tried the plaster of Paris once and it did peel off eventually so I’ll try your recommendation thank you!

@charliemac1626 3 жыл бұрын

For crying out loud - I wish I had of found this video first - it would have answered so many questions I've spent hours trying to find answers on! LOL!

@alex5art 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Just wonder: PVA yellows in time. Won't this gesso turn yellow as well?

@gunasundaril635 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Clive u r my fav artist....

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

So kind thank you 😊

@slimsslim921 5 жыл бұрын

good morning thanks so much very creative and useful work i will try it and tell you

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@dafrenchyggdrasil9988 2 жыл бұрын

Clive i need to learn alot from u i never knew about gesso until tonight I have to test alot of ur Instructions i think i could do alot better with a bit of ur Knowlege👏 Many many blessings to you

@renewalof48 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@mm-tu4dd 3 жыл бұрын

Going to try this… my previous concoction was basically a mix of all the things you said you shouldn’t use 🤣

@thomaspourcelotwonsungee6089 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Nice video. I tried with sodium carbonate but I get a very granulated mixture. Any tip? Thanks in advance for you answer!

@ameeramohamad7084 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video ,Please can you tell me how grames of calcium carbonte and pva with number you add in this video

@minebrosstudios7925 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Would Chalk Paint work as a base, therefore replacing the addition of grit?

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Chalk paint water based that is is basically gesso

@racheltaggart4676 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these tips. If I wanted to make a more absorbent gesso for use with acrylic stains, could I just add either more calcium carbonate or marble dust? I find that commercial absorbent ground is really pricey and want to make my own. Where do you buy calcium carbonate and/or marble dust?

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Www.clive5art.co.uk I sell it there

@theone614 5 жыл бұрын

I mix gesso to about 15 percent grey

@barbaracantle8074 4 жыл бұрын

Please tell me must gesso be wet before you paint or can it be dried

@mysticwolf11 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for making these videos. This is perhaps a silly question, but once dry would a gesso recipe like this create a suitable surface for oil painting? I'm an art student and I've fallen in love with building frames, stretching canvasses, and gessoing surfaces, but commerical acrylic gesso here in the states is ~$25USD/gal, and that adds up when working with larger canvasses.

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Gesso can be used with oils or acrylic

@Yourhighnessnona 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@Catherine-nb1xv 5 жыл бұрын

I just got 1kg of the calcium carbonate for just £3.99 off eBay (it was actually advertised at tortoise/reptile food). I have plenty of PVA, the same big tub of emulsion you have, so what a bargain price that much gesso will be, thank you 🙂

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

You never have to buy it again

@moniquevanoord5047 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos!!!! 👍I made Gesso with plaster of Paris and it got stoney after awhile. How do I avoid Stoney lumps?

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

It can go lumpy that's why I don't use it but try mixing it to a thin paste before adding to the paint that my help

@moniquevanoord5047 6 жыл бұрын

CLIVE5ART thank you. Here in Canada Calcium Carbonate is expensive. But if I find it at a better price - I’m going to give it a try.

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder why that’s is chalk is chalk

@shaunsart 4 жыл бұрын

So you use emulsion paint that is made for plaster type finishes on walls and ceilings. Surely using water based paint for wood is the way to go? Harder wearing and many are acrylic based. PVA might not even be needed with this. It will be dearer than emulsion but stronger I’m sure. Not a criticism but a thought to run by you.

@bailuz1234 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question please. How can I make the clear gesso I get at any local store more fluid?

@muhammadowais3314 6 жыл бұрын

Clive can i paint with latex paints(eggshell) on canvas and sell the work.because these paints last long on walls

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

They are not so archival but yes you can a lot of artists use them they are not so pigmented I would use them with normal paints that would help more

@astridpardew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@stalean0301 6 жыл бұрын

How would I make clear or coloured gritty gesso like Liquitex or Colourfix primer to prepare my own pastel ground? Love your videos, btw.

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

Use pva glue and calcium carbonate mix well it will look milky but will dry clear

@ama6978 4 жыл бұрын

From where can i buy chalk ? Can you tell me about website that sell chalk ? thanks

@rendaowe 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo very much!

@Saneserif 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much !

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@cristycreates2887 6 жыл бұрын

Thank u! =0)

@miraconnolly8345 6 жыл бұрын

You are lovely Clive. Love all your money saving tips. You sure you are not Scottish? Accent is good but maybe give us a singing demo next time to prove your Welshness.

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

I sing like a sheep 😂😂😂

@patriciacallaghan7728 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you😁

@vandanadubey3561 6 жыл бұрын

Thank u Clive.. Plz share lesson on abstract painting 😃

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

Not my favourite subject but I’ll look into it for you

@vandanadubey3561 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😃😃

@craftysquirrel2958 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏼😁

@mleav2 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you great info. What about pva drywall primer

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Unsure sorry never used it

@mynameisjo1949 5 жыл бұрын

Calcium carbonate, latex paint, pva glue. I have lots of chalk sticks, Elmer's glue...will that work? Also, can I just boil water or use REverse Osmosis water?

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Elmer's is PVA . No need to filter your water just boil let cool same thing

@niimo_art 5 жыл бұрын

what if I used baby powder or corn starch instead of CaCO₃ is it gonna be good ?

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t recommend talc but it’s does work

@loriagarcia8114 4 жыл бұрын

That paint was gel? So thick?

@ladymuck2 6 жыл бұрын

surely acrylic paint is polymer/plastic and latex house paint will have latex/ rubber in it?

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

Correct latex paint is used in house paint and it degrades faster that’s why we need to re decorate regular artist paint is polymer resin they can be mixed and used together the true archival properties are unknown

@gianlozano102 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, is this also applicable for oil painting?

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@muraldiary3581 4 жыл бұрын

Is this recipe good for denim materials? And are those paint water resistant?

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

All acrylic is water proof I have no idea about demin

@etienne7774 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to make a 5 liter of this. What would the percentages be?

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Just scale it up

@patriciamelton6810 4 жыл бұрын

Could you use Carbodium (I think that's how you spell it)? It's also called Tripoli rock. The only place in the world it is mined is in my home town. I can get as much as I want free. It's like chalk.

@fatie7466 3 жыл бұрын

Is calcium carbonate in the video is same to calcium carbonate like garden lime or limestone powder?

@Acet_One 5 жыл бұрын

hi! im just starting out with acrylics, but im a construction painter. so here my question: why should you use gesso? acrylics for professional painters in constrution are made out of acryl, pigments and fillers (calcium carbonat) and they cost around 4-5$ per kg. i dont talk about the cheap stuff u find in ur local hardware store, but professional level paint. where is the difference and why cant you use that paint to gesso you piece? thank you in advance :)

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Pro contract paints are higher pigmented yes I agree. The gesso is used more as a rough surface for artist acrylic to be able to hold on too it's a process that has been used even for oild. It's more about the paint finish flow and archival properties. If your happy using your method then go for it .. I only show what is proven to work

@Acet_One 5 жыл бұрын

@@CLIVE5ART thank you for your answer! i didnt meant to say like the construction paint is better or something like that, but when i reread the comment, it sounds like it^^ i was just confused haha

@Lw88ful 4 жыл бұрын

Where can we get calcium carbonate?

@ama6978 4 жыл бұрын

Can you i know the grams of chalk, pva glue and water ? Thanks

@SuperXrunner 5 жыл бұрын

I found online that they dont use latex in paint anymore...its all acrylic now

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

That’s not totally true it is used but I think it’s getting less normally only in house paints these days

@wonderwend1 4 жыл бұрын

The plastic cups are cheap but they also can be reused so they don't end up in landfill quite so much 😉

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

I use biodegradable pots now they look like plastic not sure how they are made tho

@beckyquick4025 6 жыл бұрын

Clive, can you omit the white paint if you want clear gesso? isn't plaster of paris calcium carbonate? thanks for video. could you tell us what the grams would be in cup or spoon measurements? love your informative tutorials such as this one.

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

Ok simply cheaply you can add 4 cups of pva add 1/4 cup water add little at a time you want it like a cream add 1 cup of chalk or plaster it will look milky but will dry clear

@Ero-News 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use oil paint instead

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

No it a water based product

@RameyRocks 4 жыл бұрын

If I understand you correctly, you don’t recommend using acrylic paint? What if I need black gesso? Just add black paint? Will the other ingredients make it gray? I’m just now learning how to use oil paint to paint the Bob Ross style. Actually, I’m just now learning how to paint, period. So far, I have taken one class a month for the past 3 months. I want to save as much money as possible as I do not have much money to spend on hobbies unfortunately.

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Use just plain Matt interior house paint and add chalk and pva

@rhondagdesignsrhondagwellm4337 5 жыл бұрын

Did you get a discount on the paint because it's lumpy?

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Lumos don't matter as long as you always stir well before use that counts for all gessos as it settles

@cherylhobbins-johnson434 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use diatomaceous earth in place of calcium carbonate?

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

For those who don’t know Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring sand extracted from the earth. It consists of microscopic skeletons of algae, known as diatoms, that have fossilized over millions of years There are two main types of diatomaceous earth: food grade, which is suitable for consumption, and filter grade, which is toxic to humans but has many industrial uses. So it’s best to stay with what’s been used for 100s of years and works which is chalk

@neilbuckley610 4 жыл бұрын

can i use raw chalk in as its come out of the ground? i live on the new haven chalk formation uk? so plenty there

@momsvideos5539 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use crushed calcium tablets?

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

You could but that whole be very expensive

@carolnichols2692 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going with baking powder because I'm new to this. But I wondered about the pills too!

@EmmaMorgan09 5 жыл бұрын

I recommend VALSPAR premium Matt emulsion as the pigment and density is far superior to Dulux or crown..👍🏻

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

I tend to agree with you on this as I have just started to use valspa

@EmmaMorgan09 5 жыл бұрын

CLIVE5ART it really is good. BUT the premium paint (gold pot) is not available in tester pots any more.

@SanKissJuice 4 жыл бұрын

Calcium carbonate, white latex paint (Matt), distilled water, glue. Thank you for sharing this!

@jayelleart 5 жыл бұрын

I found a white glue (school glue) that is acid free but the packaging doesn't say PVA. No ingredients at all. Would that be PVA glue? I will contact the store to try and get an answer about ingredients.

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Most school glue and woodworkers glue is PVA

@jayelleart 5 жыл бұрын

CLIVE5ART thanks!

@bethbartlett5692 2 жыл бұрын

Plaster of Paris has Calcium Carbonate in it, does it not?

@marymary5494 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you but please reuse your plastic containers or better still use ceramic. 😊

@Lw88ful 3 жыл бұрын

Calcium carbonate, where can we'r buy it?

@stephanelauzon15 6 жыл бұрын

ahahahah Dulux in Wales Dulux here too

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear

@attagarwaan6460 4 жыл бұрын

PVA... Stands for... Polyvenylacetate

@adnanarshad7064 6 жыл бұрын

i have use ur this recipe from calium carbonate caco3 but i have problem..i pressed the strech canvas frm back side cracks occurs...kindly help n reply

@CLIVE5ART 6 жыл бұрын

I have never had that happen unless your application is to thick on the canvas it should be like paint

@bethbartlett5692 3 жыл бұрын

*500 grams = 17.6 ounces* *100 grams = 3.5 ounces* *20 grams = .7 ounces*

@skeeterburke 4 жыл бұрын

🤔 egg shells plus vinegar ... mostly calcium acetate results .....

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

🤔

@rainangel159 4 жыл бұрын

Instead of rabbit skin glue, have you ever used regular pva to size a canvas? I know there is a special pva size but for all us poor people living in areas without art stores and expensive shipping rates. Lol. Great vid will try in the near future.

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Pva and water works well

@nikitennison1072 5 жыл бұрын

The gallons of Dulux paint are VERY PRICY!

@CLIVE5ART 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe use what is available in your country

@ezeprojects5425 4 жыл бұрын

When you're showing a product, please don't shake it around. I wanna read the label. Thx. Oh, love the video too.

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@mika66 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you are recycling, sir. Thanks for video nevertheless.

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

Always

@robynalice879 4 жыл бұрын

I've just noticed that Alkyd/Acrylics are a thing. Considering it's a "resin-paint," I'm wondering if I could use such a thing instead of an Acrylic/Latex/Waterbase? Would that be a terrible idea? Hahaha

@CLIVE5ART 4 жыл бұрын

🤔