DIY gesso - save money and make your own gesso for acrylic painting

Welcome to Paint and Pinot Top Tips giving you some top tips to help you with your painting and general artistic skills.
In this video, see how easy it is to make your own gesso and save money in the process.
On this channel you will find weekly videos where I get to share my passion for Art, getting outdoors and spending time with my adorable dogs Oscar and Cheezal.
Equiptment used:
Chromacryl acrylic paint (warm and cool versions of each primary colour)
Art Spectrum brushes series 2000
Canon SL2 with Canon EF Lens - 50 mm - F/1.8
Canon G7X mark II
Rode lapel mic
Drone shots courtesy of P.J Rogers

[@hughnguyen9831]

As a new oil pointer whose just been painting on unprimed canvas, I so happy I found this video

[@KerrieWoodhouse]

I would never have thought of making my own gesso - thanks for this. Now to see who wins the battle laziness vs miserlyness... is that a word??

[@georgianwindow]

yes we know what you mean

[@MrKongatthegates]

alot of painters like some weave, I really dont want a flat surface, the weave helps with blending and adding some variety to the brushstrokes, on a perfectly flat surface the strokes are just out there so visible, you have to work a lot harder in the end to make the texture so things dont look so uniform. Uniform looks fake.

[@SirisStudio]

Very informative... next time I'll try to make this... Thanks for sharing!

[@zofoblueszofoblues8339]

I think Making your own Gesso is a great idea and TY for the Tips . Having Gesso lets me Paint of cheap water colour Paper . I like what i get from it and lets me save my Canvas for the Master Works , cuz I do so many yeah ,,,

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

Zofoblues Zofoblues Awesome! Keep up the great work, I’m so glad these tips can help you stay creative 😍🎨🍷

[@Lee-Anne-ow3uo]

Thankyou brilliant,and informative 😊

[@inthelineoffire2250]

My baby powder label states "No Talc", so I just used that. Plus, I use pure filtered water over contaminated tap water to extend expiry.

[@candycandy4357]

❤

[@Mecha-ddafi]

Thanks for your videos! I've been thinking about trying to paint, and all of the content you provide is really helpful. I'm a 27 year old guy and want to try it out, but I suck at drawing and hate the feeling of giving up on something after being excited about giving it a shot. Plus, I live with my brother and feel like I really need my own space to be creative. Maybe someday though... Until then I'll continue to watch your channel and try and learn what I can, so thanks again!

[@barcodenosebleed5485]

I suck at drawing too. Like, I would get an F on an assignment with straight lines and circles. But I was able to create some interesting stuff with a computer which I then was able to trace and finally paint on canvas. Got several hanging up in my house. Also, back in highschool I wanted a really Dali-esque album cover for my band. I drew the scene I wanted, which looked like garbage, and then had an artist friend redo it with proper technique and it turned out amazing. Decide what is important to you, the learning process, the end product, relaxing time waster, whatever. And then figure out a process that works for you. Creating and discovery go hand and hand.

[@VioletConnieArt]

Very handy! Thanks Em 🙂

[@jayboudreaux760]

I made my first batch and used blackboard chalk from the dollar store and I pulverized it in a Bullet blender. Then I added my ingredients together and started using it, but there were tiny bits of something akin to large pieces of sand showing up on the canvas. While spreading the concoction for the third I realised that the small pieces were nothing more than un-disolved chalk powder. I should have sifted the powder to break down the to a finer texture. I strained my liquid mixture through a small kitchen to see if that will help. When I was finished the strainer was full of lumps. Otherwise it works good.

[@artemis2545]

Thank you so much for thé vidéo and i am so happy to find Ur channel

[@lapassion24]

Oooh I like that ! Thankyou they are very useful tips!!

[@joniyoungart]

Yes!! Thank you lovely, so helpful xo

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

Joni Young Art Thanks so much Joni 😍🎨🍷

[@uptownphotography]

Excellent idea. Question please: What does the calcium carbonate do in this DIY Gesso? Thanks in advance. Philip NYC / Jersey Shore Area

[@margaritasilva708]

Wonderful formula! Nice tips! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank U 🎊

[@truepeacenik]

On the talcum, as long as you use it while wearing a particle mask (as dyers should) there’s no issue with mixing it into a non-aerosolizing product.

[@sonalikasahoo1179]

When you added the gesso into the jar,it was quite thin in consistency but while applying,how did it become thicker?

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Great tip Thanks!!

[@govnfirsthan5373]

Great video.

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

PVA glue is the basic wet glue that is used in most schools. It dries transparent so is perfect fir gesso. Hope this helps 🤞🏻😃🎨🍷

[@tejaswipoojari]

Informative video for beginners... I use Plaster of Paris for Gesso preparation.. even that gives good results

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

I'm Busy Mommy - Tejaswi Poojari Awesome! Always great to hear other ideas 😍🎨🍷

[@AshaJacobb]

Really great info friend

[@PENFOLD1962]

Thank you for the video, for once I already have all the ingredients needed. Does this GESSO RECIPE prime hard surfaces to paint with Acrylic Paints? I paint Glass and Plastic Bottles, Glass Jars, Glass Windows. I also paint Earthenware Plant Pots which are semi porous, Tin Cans, Galvanized Buckets, Watering Cans and Garden Furniture which are mainly bare and porous wood! Plus the odd Old Barrow, so as you can imagine I go through gallons of GESSO. The price of GESSO seems to increase by the week just lately as you'll already witnessed. I try and keep all costs as low as I can for my customers but I've not yet been able to cut my prices when it comes to GESSO!!! I always finish my paintings with an outdoor dead flat Matt or Silk varnish. But I need to be sure that the GESSO stops cracking, pealing and lifting of the acrylic paints and varnish. Have you experienced any of theses when using your own version of GESSO? Thanks for the video and I'm looking forward to using the GESSO and most of all knocking down my prices for my customers. Thanks once again, take care 👍😷👍

[@tonymart7613]

Hi Em, great video. I've seen a few gesso recipes on KZbin and this one seems the best. I'm going to try it, I'll let you know 😂😂

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

Tony M Art You’re too kind Tony 😍🎨🍷

[@toddbarton2014]

Thank you! Very helpful 👍

[@MindGymMeditations]

If I painted the canvas without gesso and it's finished now, is there anything I can do to preserve it? Could I still varnish it?

[@haroldjaques4112]

Great information

[@merjemvr]

I see I have to buy a huge brush!!

[@lararoman94]

Do you have a video with recommendations for best acrylic paints for beginners? Or how to choose what paint to use? Thanks!

[@catherinecheng5337]

Great, thank you for your video very much. May I ask, does any kinds of food grade of calcium carbonate can make canvas ground? I appreciate. ❤

[@joycekowbelharvey4816]

Thanks so much for your video. How do you make a thicker gesso

[@AmyLouiseArt]

Brilliant and helpful video Em 😊👍🏻

[@lovepraypaint]

cool thanks for the recipe!!!

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

lovepraypaint Thanks for watching Maris 😍🎨🍷

[@chrissycanvasart]

Great info em 😀 I buy my gesso it pretty cheap here so I just buy it, but good to know stuff👍🖌️😁

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

chrissycanvasart You’re lucky Chrissy, fists a fortune over here! Thanks for watching lass xx🎨🍷

[@chrissycanvasart]

@@paintandpinotinperth7868 really !!! Wow

[@soledude]

👍👍👍

[@kaysankey7085]

Thank you

[@helenmichaels1809]

Good advise

[@xyzabc12345jkl]

Can I use white glue instead of pva?

[@laloops]

Curious, if I want to use a different powder like cornstarch, is it still the same measurement?

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Hello i try this wen i am living on my own.can i dy it black? Or any colour i want my backround or? And can i put the gesso in a squirt bottle ?

[@kasandravujkov223]

Can I use this for oil painting?

[@sereezee]

Hi fellow Ozzie. Is there any reason to prime [with the above] art paper for acrylic paint [Talens etc]? tnx

[@darranthompson8202]

Hi great tip can u sand it smooth too.

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

I saw someone use plaster of paris wen they made diy gesso or moulding paste. Can i use that or?

[@lucillefemine]

What about baking soda instead of calcium carbonate? Seems expensive to buy it as a vitamin

[@MidnightWisteria_]

Uhm Hi! Can I use powdered eggshells since Eggshells are composed of Calcium Carbonate ?

[@susiegilmour3520]

Thanks so much for the recipe. Can you use house paint?

[@lobstermash]

Yes. She mentioned that she uses primer for a big batch sometimes.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Hi there, great vid thank you, quick question, will this gesso also work for gilding?

[@artemis2545]

I started making m'y own gesso and oil médiums AT home since COVID because i had Time and also because it became horribly expensive , i wish if i Can make all m'y oil paitings too but still harder to do with colors

[@manalijoshi9064]

How did you make those?

[@artemis2545]

@@manalijoshi9064 i found it on youtube

[@rosellaserafino2660]

Thanks

[@marziehkaviani5536]

What is the purpose of using acrylic? Just the colour or it has other roles?

[@noginresue2936]

Instead of chalk , does gypsum work ?

[@RobbieBoy33]

You are using this for painting acrylic, is it also suitable for oils.

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Do you have a diy moulding paste? Is that also possible? 😊

[@florencia2771]

What is one part?? Please explain w measurements

[@sythuctruong5239]

Pls show what is PVA ?

[@noginresue2936]

Can gypsum substitute the calcium carbonate ?

[@nataliem3650]

hi there. you mentioned in the video that the sealed container will last about a week. sometimes i go weeks before doing a new painting. does this mean i need to throw out any homemade gesso that goes beyond a week? what happens if i use "old" gesso. thank you!

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I simply add more water to keep my gesso lasting longer. Some of my gesso jars can last for weeks when sealed. Hope this helps. 🎨🍷

[@happilyforever.aashuhappil2972]

Can we use chalk instead of calcium carbonate

[@slippersmomma]

Yes.

[@SanjuBagOfficial]

Ma'am, Can i use Fabric color?

[@sadsam1808]

I made it but it have such a rough consistancy i dont know whyy??

[@DRAWINGS_by_Me_365]

Can we use talcum power ?

[@hadleymanmusic]

Sand between layers?

[@maureenanderson5707]

Where would I buy calcium carbonate thanks

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

Hi Maureen, any decent art shop or garden centre should sell it. Large Pet stores too 😃🎨🍷

[@fricy9825]

Uh can I use chalk powder

[@georgianwindow]

how long does it take for your gesso to dry ? anyone

[@maguzmcstudios488]

Acrylic gesso is usually OK for a new gesso coat after and hour, but if you are sanding between coats then recommend two hours. For the final curing time (you can apply paint on top of it) recommended 48hrs but in some cases it can be even 24hrs depending on drying conditions.

[@rosellaserafino2660]

Where to buy pva glue?

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

Rosella Serafino Any art and craft store, hardware store or even big supermarkets often sell it. 👍🏻🎨🍷

[@heinzerfurt5225]

'Please, what is PVA ?

[@BilalDemiroglu]

Güzel bi sunum sizinde beklerim efendim tesekkur

[@user-yh6rp5fq2n]

Нет перевода на русский язык-это плохо, пальчик вниз.