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Lisa,
The same stuff, just make sure it is MDF, not MDO. It is great stuff.
Actually, I left out a minor step, you do have to size it with rabbit skin glue, something you can cook on top of your stove. Ralph Mayer's book has the method.
That is right, NO GESSO for oils! The man is a wealth of information, I spent 2 1/2 hours with him on the phone,
You have to gesso for pastel because you need the grit.
Mr. Harding says it is one of the best and most stable supports around. Much better than any wood panel on the market and way better than canvas.
My cabinet maker suggest having it cradled in thicker widths of MDF, but you can use oak which is quite strong.
Allan, if you want want a lighter background, just use white paint over the glue.
Cheap, archival and easy.
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