This video is a follow up to my previous video on how to prepare the smoothest canvas ever. Since I've been getting a bunch of questions, I've decided to make an updated version where I go into a lot more detail. I'd recommend this smooth canvas for airbrush painting, acrylics, oils, and all drawing mediums such as graphite, colored pencils, ink, pastels, etc.
I'll show you how I used MDF (medium density fiberboard) to stretch my canvas and then cover the original canvas texture with multiple coats of gesso applied and removed with a taping knife. This process is easy but takes time and can be quite messy. However it is worth it, and I found this to be the best canvas surface to paint or airbrush on. Try it out for yourself! Thanks for watching.
Supplies:
Gesso: https://amzn.to/3hyfr0J
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Taping Knife: https://amzn.to/3CdzMlx
Canvas Pliers: https://amzn.to/3MlCaLl
12v Stapler: https://amzn.to/3KfEwtv
Sanding blocks: https://amzn.to/3IIbEtC
Panels: https://amzn.to/3vCHUuw
Unprimed Canvas I Use: https://amzn.to/3vyTJld
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