Diy Gesso Paint Recipe / Easy Homemade Recipe / Simple Ingredients

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[@maxinealcock7020]

Annoying background sounds. Sorry couldn’t follow.

[@carlavandepas2344]

Is acrylicglue the same as schoolglue? X

[@nessamargaret]

Gesso recipe: 1/4 cup of warm water, 1/8 of cup white school glue, enough corn starch/baby powder/plaster of Paris to get to thin pancake batter consistency, 1 tablespoon of white acrylic paint. Thank you!

[@dilemmix]

Thanks for that, Vanessa!

[@juanaursua]

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[@MyName-zd9pe]

Will clear acrylic paint work too? Thanks. 🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸

[@tangokaleidos1926]

y@@MyName-zd9pe yes, it is only the acrylic that is necessary. Acrylic's purpose is a very strong glue.

[@dellkelly278]

Thank you so easy and so much cheaper than bought gesso.

[@CynthiaKhayat-Campagnale]

You saved my day! Your recipe was superb. As a new painter and learning so much from people like you. Every penny saved earns a recycled canvas. Thanks a billion paintings!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad to help

[@vintagelady1]

You aren't just the queen of DIY, you're the queen of MIY--Make It Yourself. Thanks, your instructions are always so clear & concise--you don't babble on and on and on without ever getting down to the information, like some KZbinrs, you are just pleasant and informative. And creative!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for the compliment. I really appreciate it

[@Takeapage]

She’s amazing that’s for sure

[@Bluejay468]

I agree.

[@hikineko5597]

you are my life saver! i have been struggling to buy a Gesso because it's to expensive, now i can just make my own Gesso without worrying about the budget!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Thank you for sharing this! I want to paint on cardboard but I needed gesso, but I didn’t want to spend the money on it to paint on cardboard. This is a cheaper alternative. Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhiannakirkland4791]

Thank you!!! My art teacher taught us how to make our own primer. And I couldn’t remember how! I knew glue & white paint. But couldn’t remember if water was needed, & I couldn’t remember the potions. Thank you!!

[@sonjahickmon5203]

Thank you so much! Others said to use baby powder, which I do not like to use. But I found you, yay!!! And I made my gesso.❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@michelesusanne1]

Deidra🌷I am so excited you are almost at 100k, you work very hard and your content shows. I love seeing someone sharing their talent and in their element! Gesso is expensive, way to make it a bargain DIY!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much Michele!! I surpassed yesterday! It is a mazing accomplishment but most importantly I love sharing my crafting ideas with friends

[@IshanDeston]

Don't use cornstarch! Gesso is supposed to keep the paint from rotting through your canvas, especially when you paint with oil. A lot of bacteria will eat through the oil and sooner or later the fibers of the canvas. Using cornstarch means the bacteria will simply consume that as well.. and in a few years your paintings need to be send for restoration. You want to use gypsum, because its absorben, but doesn't get eaten by the bacteria and fungi that will eat through oil and such. Sure you can get away with talcum powder (Baby Powder is usually just talcum with added perfume), but gypsum is used for a reason. The PVA will not protect the canvas if you use cornstarch. Maybe for Acrylic painting you can use cornstarch, but i would advise against that! If you do oil or water colors.

[@slippersmomma]

Where can you get gypsum? I live near white sand dunes that are made up of gypsum sand. Very clean. Can that be used?

[@IshanDeston]

@@slippersmomma You can get gypsum in any hardware store where its called Plaster of Paris. Gypsum is also sold as hardening agent for Portlant Cement, so your local hardware store should definitely have gypsum in some form or another. Just ask one of the clerks, they should be able to point you to it. Drywall compound should also work, as Drywall is usually made from Gypsum Boards. Gypsum is formed in marine environments where water evaporates, so it is possible your sand would work, but i never tried that and i don't know if additional processing steps would be needed. I would imagine that it would still need to be ground down? I dunno, about that. Oh and any Art store probably can also hook you up with gypsum.

[@slippersmomma]

@@IshanDeston thank you!!

[@yolandagofigure]

What about adding salt to it??

[@IshanDeston]

@@yolandagofigure Never tried that. Talcum is readily available via Baby Powder and or from the Hardware store. Don't see the reason to risk it with salt. But you would have to really dissolve it in the liquid. which is probably problematic.

[@panacheluxury4262]

I ran across your video in search of a way to make Gesso for an up coming project. I have everything and will be making some. Thank you for helping everyone save some coins!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful thanks for watching

[@panacheluxury4262]

@@OurUpcycledLife, It really is and you're welcome!

[@rebornhome]

Thank you for the recipe- I always wondered what Gesso was used for.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are welcome 😊

[@abjealva]

You always have the easiest, most affordable, making it with things you have around the house.......... recipes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, you are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@cyndieastland2190]

Thank you so much for all your videos on DIY’s. I’m new to this world and you make me want to get off the couch and get crafting. Your so informative and your videos are very well crafted as well. I truly enjoy watching them. Thank you for all your time and effort in posting your videos keep them coming and we all will DIY the world together! CE

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much for the compliment Cyndi! I really appreciate all your support

[@jeanclark1815]

As always...Thank you, Deidre for sharing your knowledge!!! Appreciate you so much!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Jean

[@francerosemarie7]

you're awesome!!!! thank you, I thought I was only learning how to make gesso, but you also showed us how to make our own stickers too. I love to learn new useful things, thank you dear Deidre xo 👏👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad I could help!

[@karenhennessey-smithers2188]

Loved this ! What a great money saver ! Thank you !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Karen

[@enough1494]

I make assemblages, gesso is key, so happy I found you. I am a recycle queen too! Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄🙏💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy holidays!

[@TheStigma]

Nice recipe. I don't do art painting, but I will give this a go for finishing objects of porous materials. I think I would be a little hesitant to use corn starch just because it's organic and could increase the likelihood of microorganisms breaking down the material over time. Starch is chemically one step away from being sugar, so with moisture it's going to be potential food for a lot of stuff. If the powder is mainly to dial in the consistency then might I suggest chalk? Maybe it's not a common household item, but it's cheap and has been used in paints throughout history for it's pigment and good adhesion properties, so I imagine it would fit in well in this composition.

[@slippersmomma]

Some people use talc.

[@deborahruggiero4192]

I use chalk and love the consistency and surface it provides. How does the corn starch hold up over time?

[@katella]

I get a box of Yeso from the hardware store, cement department. Can be mixed with just water. Normally used to plug up old nail holes in walls. Costa about a dollar for a year's worth of gesso.

[@nirateller5603]

Thank you so much. Finally, I get to know what gesso is and how it's used.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chucky6367]

I've always used baby powder, it smells so nice!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it does!

[@ProspectorsGhost]

Or add Black acrylic paint instead of white if you decide you want a black background such as when painting a night or outerspace type paintings.

[@talltayls21]

So glad I just read this comment 😅 Im beginning a rather large painting of a super massive black hole, Im hoping it will eventually resemble something like the black hole seen on Interstellar. I will definitely be adding a touch a black to the gesso thanks to this comment! 😅

[@rainforme1850]

Thank you for sharing. I’m always interested in saving money.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@thetipsyrabbit5758]

Your's is the most useful DIY channel....so many great ideas and $$$ saving hacks.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you’re enjoying and you’re finding lots of great contact I appreciate the support

[@thelonelydesk4273]

Thanks for the video. Being organic, will the cornstarch rot or go bad eventually and affect the painting over the years?

[@marciakessler1911]

I so agree vintagelady! You are the Queen of MIY!! Thanks Deirdre for saving us $$ and sharing your knowledge with all us wanabees!!❤Marcia

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Well thanks so much for the compliment Marcia! I really appreciate it :)

[@sallyrivers3682]

years ago I was taught to make gesso with rabbit skin glue and "Whiting" which i think is chalk,,, this is much easier! Iam allergic to corn, so think I will use talc, thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That's great!

[@karmenkrafts496]

Thank you for adding to my kreative mind, respect for the share and tips...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@marthajones1506]

Thank you for sharing that recipe!

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My pleasure 😊

[@tlbriggs2662]

Thank you, Thank you!!! I really needed this Recipe. You are the Hero of my Day. Again, thank you!😁

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad it was helpful for you!

[@tlbriggs2662]

I literally made and used it, yesterday!* Agsin, thank you!

[@elizabethjarrett8473]

So good to know as a new user of canvas. Thanks so much !!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Elizabeth

[@nirateller5603]

Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@xxsecretdreamerzxx]

Tysm. Im trying to make notebooks from toilet paper rolls. i just watched a video about gesso and wanted to make my own. Your video has everything i have to get started. Except ill be trying with arrowroot powder since i have a large bag that has expired.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@nyphrodel]

This. Was. WONDERFUL! Thank you SO much! You are the bomb, baby! Btw, the little label hack was super helpful too!😘

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

[@anoushkagw7376]

Thank you so much for your super efficient and very helpful tutorials ! A big hug from France & Swizerland 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

you are amazing , well done , super tips and money saving methods , thank you so much

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy to help

[@kellyfines7922]

Thank you for a concise and easy to follow recipe! I've been looking for a good one, and this is perfect! You have another new subscriber, thank you! ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@leslie3771]

Do you let the Gesso dry on the canvas before painting? Obviously I am a beginner. LOVE THE HINT ABOUT labels.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, I sure do. Thanks for watching.

[@therealtiki]

do you have a video for making matte medium? its so expensive at micheals! love your videos!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Not yet!

[@aminahisrael5939]

Thank up very much, I was just going to look for that recipe.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@CynthiaKhayat-Campagnale]

Recycled all my paint by number paintings by turning them over, applied 2 coats of gesso, sanded then lightly misted the canvas, applied 1 coat of medium and white cheap dollar store paint, now I am ready to create art! I love my new hobby. Thanks everyone!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!

[@JoyceTaylor-g3m]

TYSM! Great tips.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@grandmacricut6405]

Thanks for this Recipe.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Most welcome 😊

[@LadyJP6969]

Excellent!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@s.kverma1972]

Its my first visit to your fantastic channel.what i wanted, i got here! a simple but an effective' Homemade- Gesso'.. thanks 🙂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@neverwares]

Brilliant! Thanks so much!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@aliciajohnson8367]

Trying this for an oil painting! I’ll update for how it goes

[@Glutenfreebreadloaf]

Did it work? And how did the painting keep 👁👁

[@Kerbeygrip]

Interesting. You can make your own tinted gesso to take down the canvass colour, saving paint on those first layers.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That's a great idea!

[@amyholderness8142]

Cool. Can't wait to try this. Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@slsupti1923]

Thank youuuuuuu so much 💗 It's very helpful and budget friendly 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@klouise2800]

I should have known that you would have a video when I was looking for homemade lessor recipes :). I have just started painting on canvas and have just been priming with white paint but of course knew it should be primed with gesso. Thank you, thank you for your homemade recipe as I do not want to spend lots of money for my new hobby. You are awesome! Happy New Year

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[@sharonjohnson4769]

Thanks for sharing that great tip 💙

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Thanks for watching

[@rebekkad.2092]

I loved this video! Sometimes I lose interest because it goes too slow. You clipped along at a fast pace and I really appreciated that.

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Rebekka D. You can speed up the videos by clicking on the 3 vertical dots at the top right of your screen and select "speed". On a laptop/tablet select the wheel and then the speed selection.

[@geralyn-mm]

@@alinedeleandro123 great tip!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed. Time is precious so I really like being to the point!

[@sherrymcsherry2984]

What an amazing tip. Question for you... I use a lot of barn wood for crafting and I just purchased a bunch of your lovely graphics. Rather than using white or another color of paint, will this Gesso help my painting techniques on the barn wood, helping to smooth out the grain a bit?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it may smooth it out! Worth a try

[@tamannatabassum9543]

Good tutorial.Thank you

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You are welcome!

[@Nothigbuttruth]

Thank you so much ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome 😊

[@theoldsonso]

OMGoodness This video was SO helpful!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@sandieyule1644]

what is the difference between Gesso and Mod Podge.? Thanks for all your awesome advice!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Good question! Mod Podge Vs Gesso: Differences and Similarities One of the main differences between gesso and Mod Podge is the fact that one is a primer intended to be used as a layer of smoothness and strength for a surface, while the other is an adhesive that also doubles as a sealer for your craft projects.

[@wesleymcfarlane9612]

thanks for the down to earth info .

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Our pleasure!

[@thanaahassan7928]

Thanks for this valuable video ❤

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Glad it was helpful!

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[@heartofislam88]

Amazing sharing

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[@doggiemama7192]

Another fantastic how to.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@healwithmetoday]

Awesome…thank you ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@StrongandWomanly]

This is SOOOO much cheaper than those ones that use PVA Primer. I don't even know why that would cost less than premade! Thank you so much.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@mr.hoppelelefant2350]

Thanks for the short informative video. Wouldn't it be easier to premix the starch with water or is it because you anyway need to add more to reach the desired consistency?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, correct

[@jamieann4039]

Thanks so much for a great video!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@retroredo9850]

Ive wanted to know that too! Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful

[@nedcramdon1306]

!/4 cup warm water 1/8 cup white glue corn starch 1 Tbsp. acrylic paint

[@celestialstorybooks]

Such a great video! Just saved me lots of $$. Just subscribed, keep up the great ideas!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Welcome - glad you enjoyed watching!

[@andreagreff2316]

Thank you! Do you have the recipe to make a whole jar full?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can double recipe

[@barbarawalsh4936]

Thank you for this recipe. I just bought several canvases and wanted to give them extra coat of Gesso. Every time I think about a project, one of your videos pops up out of no where, with just what I need- how do you do that?? Can gesso be put on the backside of a canvas to strengthen it? If not, what would you recommend?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful! Yes it can

[@MisterNiles]

Thank you very much. I am a new, but poverty stricken visual artist and need high-quality inexpensive art supplies. Thank you for your help.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@nolaclayton9751]

Just beginning to learn to paint. Trying acrylics...and just learned about gesso. Love that it can easily be made at home. Can you mix it up and use it later? How long is it good for after mixing?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can! Store in air tight container will last a couple weeks

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Really easy thankyou --what does "color pop " mean

[@yolandagofigure]

I need to make it thicker so I'm assuming add more corn starch

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes

[@Paintingtube]

Smart 👍🏼thank you 🙏🏼

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zimamup]

Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe. One question, since I am not quite positive what you mean by school glue, could you use the wood glue instead? It seems to be of the same consistency. Thanks a lot.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Use a PVA glue wood glue would not work well

[@TNLantrippy]

I work with both wood and clay pots. I plan to use the gesso on a wood project that I'm about to start, but do you think that it would work on clay pots?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it will

[@ChesneyAdventures]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome!

[@supercoolllama]

Great tutorial!

[@nikkiejones4606]

Hi, thank you for sharing! Does this work as a primer on glass jars please ? Thank you xx

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it will

[@DianeWalsh-w4g]

Thank you 👍 x

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mariapgarrett]

Great tutorial

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you!

[@zacknightsm.s.progress9350]

new subscriber, I appreciate your content. have a blessed day

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Welcome aboard!

[@susanhicks7913]

I do paint by numbers and would like to know how you make clear gesso

[@rebeccadees2300]

Thank you for sharing your video. Can you use this on cardboard when making crafts?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sure can

[@hanhvuong8898]

Thanks a lot😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Most welcome 😊

[@stressedbutblessedmomma7792]

Do you have to have the white acrylic paint added to it or can you leave it as is with just the glue, baby powder, warm water

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it works best with it

[@taramarion3301]

Great idea!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@leeojascastro711]

May I make a suggestion? For people who are covering large canvases, use house paint instead of acrylic to mix into your gesso mixture, it’s much cheaper!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!

[@susanmandreger8577]

I’m new to trying some canvas projects. Is gesso what I need to conceal the woven texture of a new canvas?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes

[@NaNana-ey6jk]

Without printer, masking tape works well too!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yep sure does

[@cyndy-synchrotherapybishop2453]

Awesome thx Dam glad for the video as that is the thinnest pancake batter I have ever seen!!! If not for the video, my gesso mix would have had to be baked in the oven as scones.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennynordin2730]

Thanks for another great video. In the US baby powder is corn starch, not talc so just use corn starch because it is way cheaper.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it would be cheaper

[@g.w.hampton5525]

I'm needing use gesso because of the fine facial detail I need to make.. a regular canvas would break up the detail and be nearly unrecognizable.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@CraftopiaDigitalDesigns]

What a great $$$ saver. Gesso is very expensive as is also the school glue. And only very small size jars in Australia. Can I use the PVA glue to create faux Gesso.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@CraftopiaDigitalDesigns]

@@OurUpcycledLife Can I use PVA glue to create the Gesso?

[@curtiss0267]

Yes

[@TheFlamingEyeball]

I don't have regular white glue, but I have a gallon of wood glue....think that would work as well?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I haven’t not tried that

[@MiddleEastMilli]

In the examples of how people use dollar tree signs and re-purpose them, would this work to paint over the prior design? It is enough?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it is

[@MiddleEastMilli]

@@OurUpcycledLife Amazing! Thank you very kindly!

[@vickiharrison7276]

Thanks for sharing

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@sleepless974]

Can you use apple barrel acrylic paint for the tablespoon or does it have to be the one that comes in those little tubes?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, you can use that for sure. Thanks for