GESSO
BY ANNETTE HENNESSY
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part Glue: (Rabbit skin size)to 10 parts water, let soak overnight.
Next day heat in a double boiler.
Gradually add slue to 'whiting' powder: (2 parts powder to 1 part glue).
Leave stand for 1/2 hour, then apply first coat.
When gloss goes off surface apply second coat.
The separate coats should be applied in alternative directions to build
in strength between the layers: 1st coat ^, second coat >, and so forth.
Up to 5 coats can be applied in this way.
Sand down surface when dry.
That's it !
Good Luck!
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