Making Homemade Gesso (White & Clear) Using Dollar Tree Supplies - Quick & Easy Tutorial

[@helencard4327]

As a senior on a low income I really appreciate you sharing this!!! Thanks so much!

[@Doilyswan]

You've gotta love cornstarch/cornflour, not only does it make cheap gesso, it also makes delicious cheese and chive sauce! :)

[@aap9358]

Thank you for the video. It was great and gave me a chance to smile at the mess❤❤❤❤

[@rjr618]

I love all the little tips you give. Saving money, always a good thing!

[@debbiewalker4704]

Thank you Betty. I have been putting off buying gesso because of the cost. Now I can make it myself for a fraction of the cost.

[@c.m.keller5844]

Use a little rubber spatula to mix and put in containers, you will not waste any if it. Thanks for sharing

[@kathyconway5730]

TY Betty for showing clear and the white, you are so funny what a mess you made lol, I wish my messes were more like yours, I'll have baby powder on me the pup, and the floor before I get it in the bowl but we'll smell good doing it! I hope this works for priming my wood panel, if you have another suggestion pls share it with me.

[@markettabryant8826]

thanks for sharing, I just purchased some from Amazon, now I know!

[@joannewatson8674]

Thank you so much Betty for this video so so helpful.

[@debbiewall123]

Love this idea - using different paint colors - wow - lots of options. Thanks Betty!

[@robertmayhew98]

Thank you very much Betty for your excellent tutorial on the gesso. 🤗

[@christinemullens653]

I’m all about saving money! This is great!

[@BettysCustomDesigns]

I have to save money anywhere that I can right now.

[@Kayenne54]

19:29 I bought some cheapish bamboo spoons; not so bendy. A year later, and everything is even more expensive, so thanks for this gesso recipe 🙂

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Betty, thanks for sharing.

[@cynthiayork5868]

Making messes is part of the fun

[@lindawoodward1569]

Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate it. I'll be trying it for sure.

[@barbarajackola8701]

Cool idea to save a little money.

[@wendyschmidt4339]

Thank you for sharing 💕🙏🏼🌷

[@sandradanforth8524]

You great thanks 😊

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

Thanks for sharing.

[@markettabryant8826]

I thank you for the mistakes, it teaches us how to perpare and teach us if we make a mistake we can fix it and keep going. I truly appreciate your video. LOL, use better spoons😊

[@RachelRamey]

You can usually unscrew the whole shaker top off of the powder and just pour it.

[@MommaBird52]

FYI - I found a quart (32 oz) of gesso at Jerry's Arterama for $15.

[@TeAsEnToRmEnT]

I find it easier if you add the liquid to the pot first then slowly add in your calcium carbonate/talc while mixing and you can NOT mix enough/over mix.

[@BettysCustomDesigns]

I will give that a try! Thank you!

[@kimhanback1302]

I've never made or used Gesso. When would you use clear Gesso? I'm new to junk journaling so I don't know.

[@cindycarmichael9768]

Thanks for great tip! I am a "newbie", so what is the point of using clear gesso? 🤔☺️

[@BettysCustomDesigns]

clear gesso is basically a sealer for your projects - good for collage master boards.

[@marlygracecreations1954]

I have heard of Gesso, but never used it. What is it actually used for??? What is its purpose?

[@jacquelineteague3545]

What do you gesso on

[@BettysCustomDesigns]

I use gesso when I need to make a shiny surface more matte or if I need to cover up certain areas.

[@Yosoheeb]

👐🫱🤘

[@amandabolton2438]

Anyone tried this recipe..does the clear gesso really go clear when dry or misty?

[@lynneellis2647]

I have not tried the recipe, but I would suspect the cornstarch would leave a haze. I have pumice in my studio, which is what I will use when I make clear gesso.

[@lindafreudiger8022]

Gesso is used as a primer for your canvas so the paint doesn't soak up in the canvas. That's what it is used for, not the reason Betty gives. Sorry Betty.