A sticky problem!

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@dianesorota838 6 ай бұрын

Super Collagist here, 50 years and counting. The downside of PVA is that it yellows over time. Upside of acrylic mediums is that the collage bits integrate seamlessly with paint layers above and below. Crayon or pencil marks can be gone over with gel or matte medium to keep them intact. When cost is a consideration, PVA can be used in preparatory layers and acrylic medium when close to finishing. I decant a quantity of acrylic medium into a small jar for occasional use and keep the larger container sealed. If properly cared for, will last for years.

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

I’ve not had problems with yellowing in pieces 30 years old. As I said I’m not really recommending one over the other, it all sticks! Always good to use what you’re comfortable with.

@mickihigh5879 6 ай бұрын

Acid free pva shouldn’t yellow

@rachelsmith7462 6 ай бұрын

Really interesting video Lewis, thank you. I see so many artists on KZbin using very expensive brands of gel medium and squeezing it on liberally. There seems to be a misconception that because it is "gel" it somehow makes the paper flatter and less likely to buckle. I definitely couldn't afford to use the gel medium type products in anywhere near those sorts of volumes but it's very easy to be fooled into thinking that PVA isn't somehow a "fine art" product. This video was very helpful to set aside some of those concerns. Thanks a lot.

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Paper flattening is so easy. I’ll do a video on it. You certainly shouldn’t go out of your way to way to use an expensive medium to avoid it. Thanks for watching.

@maeveahern3134 6 ай бұрын

Super informative and educational video, cutting through all the nonsense! Thank you Lewis - you have saved me £££££££$$$

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JudithRosenbaum-lv1cg 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting-thank you! Just curious: how does acrylic paint behave on top of your favorite PVA glue?

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Subsequent layers are all fine.

@mermaidlafemme1022 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for great presentation and honest review Lewis you are a brilliant artist and are much appreciated by all.....Iam so happy to have found your channel I have learned so much from your excellent videos ive been binge watching for a wee while now ....best wishes from Scotland 😊

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, so pleased you enjoy the channel.

@yokemelissant9098 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for all this information. It would be very nice if you did one on different sorts of paper. If you have time in the future.

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Will do!

@Wal48 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Lewis, I’ve wondered about the different glues on offer and which to buy. It’s interesting you say after research you found PVA is generally PH neutral, so no need to worry about that. I would definitely buy the big tub as it does the job at the best price.

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Always good to check yourself for whatever products you use.

@anitajones7804 6 ай бұрын

Very useful information, thankyou Lewis

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@dalevoelkerfineart 6 ай бұрын

In the U.S. I've used Elmer's Glue-All for years and have no complaints-and it's cheap!

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Elmer’s is a brand with different products I think. As I said, they all stick no problem, just good to know the properties of things you work with. Thanks for watching!

@dalevoelkerfineart 6 ай бұрын

The "Glue-All" is different than their regular "school glue" and is PVA based.

@maggieparnell2853 6 ай бұрын

Acrylic medium is multipurpose. The reason mediums work with mixing in your paint is the same reason it’s an excellent glue. It loaded with the chemical elements that hold together acrylic paint and makes it stick to the painted surface. Plus you have a choice of viscosity ( liquid or heavy paste, gel) AND a choice of matte, satin or glossy finish.

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Sure. I have only my preference. I’m not recommending one over the other.

@belindahanson 6 ай бұрын

I like the science experiment attitude and find this video very helpful. Thank you! Any suggestions for oil surfaces and attaching?

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

Not sure how scientific it was! Oil medium probably best for oil paintings, water based glues won’t be permanent enough for that.

@deniselovell1096 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting, thank you 👍 I haven't been happy with the PVA I've used in the past but it was a very cheap one, probably washable as it was a kids' crafts brand. I normally use Galeria Matt or Gloss medium, the latter gives a nice translucency to the very thin papers I use for collage. I'll definitely try the waterproof PVA for the opaque papers though. I'd definitely be interested in a video about different papers.

@LewisNobleArtist 6 ай бұрын

It’s all good, comes down to personal preference mostly.