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Richard Murdock · 01-13-2006, 03:10 PM

Hi Sharon,

I found this old thread of yours. I am interested in the possiblity of painting on MDF panel that are sealed with RSG, but are not gessoed. In posting this question I was surprised at the number of responses I got advising against using MDF at all.

I would appreciate any info you have on its archival qualities, and the need -- or not -- for gesso layers.

Thanks,
Richard

01-13-2006, 03:10 PM	#12
Richard Murdock Juried Member Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 36	MDF questions Hi Sharon, I found this old thread of yours. I am interested in the possiblity of painting on MDF panel that are sealed with RSG, but are not gessoed. In posting this question I was surprised at the number of responses I got advising against using MDF at all. I would appreciate any info you have on its archival qualities, and the need -- or not -- for gesso layers. Thanks, Richard