PVA gesso recipe

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PVA gesso recipe

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I'm running a bit low on some things, which are normally much easier to get and one of these is chalky emulson. This tends to be a common ingredient for me when mixing a little bit of a thicker primer for certain paint effects. Over the years, I have been told about other framers making their own gesso using PVA glue. I was just wondering if any one has a recipe.

Many thanks in anticipation,
Mark.
Mark Lacey

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