True traditional Gesso artist panel
These wooden panels are made on 4 mm exterior treated (to prevent warping) HDF-board. The board is sealed with rabbit skin glue to prevent emissions of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) that is inherent in all wood-based composites that can cause SID (Support Induced Discolouration).
The HDF-board is first sized with Rabbit Skin Glue and then coated 2X with our own formula of TRUE GESSO , containing only RSG+chalk+Titanium white pigment.
TRUE GESSO panels are very absorbent.
To temper the panel and control the absorbency:
-Apply varnish generously with a brush (tip: mix in some colour as your imprimatura eg. transparent red oxide), leave it for a minute.
-Wipe excess varnish off with a rag/paper towel.
-Leave to dry over night.