I used Mod Podge instead of Gesso on this Paint by number and loved the outcome.

[@junemaguire5053]

Thank you for your tip with the rubbing alcohol generous to share your find.

[@junemaguire5053]

New to p.b.n. Question did you modge podge the whole canvas , also why masking tape is that to segregate into areas?

[@creativecraftswithginny]

I originally was only going to modge podge that small section and paint the rest without. But then later modge podge the entire canvas.