How to Use Gesso to Create Endless Possibilities in Mix Media with May Flaum

In this lesson, May Flaum will explain the various kinds and forms of gesso, give you ideas to try and help you discover the unlimited possibilities that will transform your next mixed media project.
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Supplies used in this video...
28 Lilac Lane Buttons and More: www.scrapbook.com/store/brand...
White Gesso - www.scrapbook.com/store/pp-dw...
Light & fluffy Modeling Paste - www.scrapbook.com/store/cf-tc...
www.scrapbook.com/store/pp-ri...
3D Gloss Gel - Transparent - 16 oz: www.scrapbook.com/store/pri-9...
3D Gloss Gel - Transparent - 8 oz: www.scrapbook.com/store/pri-9...
Heavy Gesso: www.scrapbook.com/store/pri-9...
Clear Gel Medium - Matte: www.scrapbook.com/store/cf-tc...
Clear Gesso: www.scrapbook.com/store/pp-md...
Multi Medium - Gloss: www.scrapbook.com/store/pp-ri...
Shimmery Goodness: www.scrapbook.com/store/cf-tc...
Black Gesso: www.scrapbook.com/store/pri-9...
Black Gesso - Matte Opaque: www.scrapbook.com/store/cf-tc...
Dina Wakley - 1 oz. Black Gesso: www.scrapbook.com/store/ri-md...
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[@jenethamilton226]

I bought Gesso by mistake, it was the best mistake I have ever made, love it. Great ideas. Thank you.

[@NancyLynn]

First off, May, you look absolutely fabulous! Thank you for explaining all about Gesso because I always wondered about its uses. Would like to delve even further into this product. I also had no idea there was black gesso. Thanks for sharing May!

[@irenelindsayjewerlycrafts2251]

Wow this really taught me how to use Gesso !!! Thank you so much. This was inspiring 😊💌

[@cynthiarichter792]

Thanks so much for showing how gesso can be used.

[@blackitten2]

Thanks for sharing this super technique with the buttons and gesso.

[@robi92100]

Love the canvas piece - wonderful !

[@Dulceknits]

Super fun technique 💓Thank you.

[@cynthiakreitzer5953]

At first,i didn`t think that i would like this at all,well,was i wrong!This technique is wonderful & i will use it,{ maybe today even}...TFS...

[@scrapbook]

Thank you. So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@gaynor1721]

Would've liked to have seen comparisons between black gesso and white gesso. Would've liked some advice about when to use gesso and when it's not necessary. Too much time was wasted on one project.

[@norinemueller4588]

Just beautiful

[@brigidaroberti743]

Merci pour le sous-titrage en français, c'est très intéressant ;-)

[@naysworld]

Thanks May, great lesson.

[@Lia13_]

Is there a class or more lessons that I'm not seeing? I don't see anything in the free classes section. I would love to see more examples from her! 😺

[@scrapbook]

You can take the entire class here for FREE... www.scrapbook.com/classes/Mixed-Media-Tips-and-Techniques-for-Beginners-with-May-Flaum.html May does an amazing job of making mixed media easy for beginners. You will love her 12 lesson class.

[@brookematthews4431]

Could you use mod posge on top after everything is dry of course for a finish? I dont have anything to take away the dry texture for something I made and would like it to be more finished if that makes sense

[@suemillman6601]

I am having problems with gesso and with mod podge warping my pages...I am new to this. What am I doing wrong?

[@boojay111]

you could tape the paper down round the edges, also make sure you dry the back as well as the front as you go along, hope this helps a bit

[@louisejohnston4876]

estimated drying times would be helpful to know thank you nice craft.

[@scrapbook]

Drying time varies depending on where you live. We live in the desert and things dry very quickly. If you live in a humid climate it will take longer to dry. There is no one right answer...sorry. :( A heat tool can be used to speed up drying times for most mediums as well.

[@louisejohnston4876]

Thanks.

[@shirleyclanton2730]

Interesting, thank you. What kind of paper is this on please.

[@scrapbook]

May used these tags: www.scrapbook.com/store/pp-ri-ism27973.html 🥰

[@annabelleavila6593]

What kind of paper are you using or can you use?

[@scrapbook]

Mixed Media paper is great. Watercolor papers work well too. When in doubt, use a scrap piece of your favorite paper to see if you like the results. It might surprise you and be better than you ever expected. :)

[@debbievignola8275]

TFS

[@balamkak]

Looks interesting! Can the medium be adhered to a metal tin? Thanks

[@scrapbook]

Yes, you can. It just takes a lot longer to dry and build layers when working on metal.

[@balamkak]

Scrapbook.com super! Thank you for replying

[@scrapbook]

You are very welcome! Glad we could help. :)

[@andrealavigne7824]

You might also roughen the surface of the tin slightly with sandpaper, just to give a bit of tooth that the gesso can bond to better. :)

[@scrapbook]

Great advice!

[@sonagray3176]

#GESSOisMyFRIEND 😍😂🤣

[@dawnbryant8778]

I’ve used it on my collages to edge the papers and blend it in. However, despite following advice on videos,(not yours) it looks unnatural thick and horrible it’s ruined my collages🤦‍♀️

[@user-zi8hm1bi5z]

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