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Why we recommend unprimed canvas. - Art Noise
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Why We Recommend Unprimed Canvas

Evan Ginsberg

What should you do? Always prime canvas yourself, if you have purchased a pre-primed canvas, it would be good practice to add at least one layer of your own acrylic gesso. Use a good quality acrylic gesso if possible, avoid primers designed for walls as typically these are lower quality.

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