tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post2480657407369516279..comments2024-03-08T02:14:05.809-06:00Comments on villabarnes: Gesso MagicRosemary@villabarneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-22013361425659830942021-01-04T21:22:40.973-06:002021-01-04T21:22:40.973-06:00Wonderful! Awesome instruction!
Thank you for sha...Wonderful! Awesome instruction!<br />Thank you for sharing honey! xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933540746561436741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-46331869028645302682017-01-15T21:58:59.393-06:002017-01-15T21:58:59.393-06:00Thank you! I have never worked with gesso before, ...Thank you! I have never worked with gesso before, I have this huge mirror and is gold and I would love to do something like this! I'm a bit nervous to try this but We'll see how it turns out! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06930374033274897083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-34510182440063047082017-01-11T13:38:18.917-06:002017-01-11T13:38:18.917-06:00The gold is the base color.The gold is the base color.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-2422450000315368842017-01-10T22:12:09.095-06:002017-01-10T22:12:09.095-06:00How did you get the gold one it? Did you paint it ...How did you get the gold one it? Did you paint it on there once it was dry? Or was it the base color and once you sanded the piece the gold showed through???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06930374033274897083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-73094550842413156522016-04-18T05:02:43.502-05:002016-04-18T05:02:43.502-05:00Looks fab! I make my own chalk paint with white ma...Looks fab! I make my own chalk paint with white matt emulsion and a paste of 3:1 Plaster of Paris and water.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108069681626918235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-31105907879499291362016-01-01T16:05:08.113-06:002016-01-01T16:05:08.113-06:00You can always water the gesso down a bit, and, ap...You can always water the gesso down a bit, and, apply more than one coat. Or, just sand it to smooth out the strokes. What type of brush you use makes a difference too.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-90576445832059561732016-01-01T15:04:22.168-06:002016-01-01T15:04:22.168-06:00Hi Rosemary!
I want to put some age and texture to...Hi Rosemary!<br />I want to put some age and texture to a dresser I'm painting..are there other ways you would recommend applying gesso besides with a brush, not a fan of brush strokes it leaves:(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822574859399760113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-69487959361353467192015-12-12T08:36:38.313-06:002015-12-12T08:36:38.313-06:00I've added color with paint, and, pigment. Wh...I've added color with paint, and, pigment. Whatever is easier for you. Just don't overpower the gesso.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-22821929718876746322015-12-12T08:14:56.638-06:002015-12-12T08:14:56.638-06:00Beautiful!! Question though, can a little dash of ...Beautiful!! Question though, can a little dash of color be added the the gesso? If so, how or what would you suggest? Thank you :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13723106486493128068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-31189063491001954742014-08-05T14:52:19.139-05:002014-08-05T14:52:19.139-05:00absolutely lovely! love your blog and your work. t...absolutely lovely! love your blog and your work. thank you so much for the information.<br /><br />blessings,<br />TamaraTamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944830859647370706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-63993288931822636802013-04-21T00:12:02.775-05:002013-04-21T00:12:02.775-05:00I am new to the party. And I love this. I was won...I am new to the party. And I love this. I was wondering if it can be applied to unfinished wood? I have a modern mirror what I was going to add some wood embelishments or shells to. But I wonder if this would cover them. Will be back again & again & again.<br /><br />Barbara AnnBarbaraAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05281442541208777659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-18811663355542051122013-03-01T13:56:50.886-06:002013-03-01T13:56:50.886-06:00Hi Rosemary,
Ever since I read this post, I'd...Hi Rosemary,<br /><br />Ever since I read this post, I'd been wanting to try gesso.<br />And I finally did!!<br />I like what I did, I'd love for you to come on over and take a look, if you have some free time.<br />here's the link<br /><br />http://vintagebreeze.blogspot.ca/2013/03/old-paris-frames.html<br /><br />Thank you and have a great weekend!!!Sayurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830647082586546473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-50231076255949044772012-10-20T03:40:12.616-05:002012-10-20T03:40:12.616-05:00I suddenly know what to do with my golden mirror f...I suddenly know what to do with my golden mirror frame. Thanks for sharing!liszhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589113140944248914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-21686522362097754452012-09-04T15:31:37.540-05:002012-09-04T15:31:37.540-05:00I just posted about trying gesso and threw the cre...I just posted about trying gesso and threw the credit back to you for opening my eyes to this great finish and for your excellent tutorial.<br />Here is a link to my post:<br /><br />http://vintageprairiestyle.blogspot.ca/2012/09/trying-something-new.html<br /><br />Thanks so much,<br />KeyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-36410483293824870362012-08-26T22:01:40.030-05:002012-08-26T22:01:40.030-05:00Daniel Smith Artist's Materials make many colo...Daniel Smith Artist's Materials make many colors of gesso - including gold and a red. You may love them as I do. I use the gold under all my oil paintings - but this post makes me think I will now use it on my frames!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-23318223500729817102012-06-16T08:56:16.600-05:002012-06-16T08:56:16.600-05:00Love it! I would love to do this on some flower po...Love it! I would love to do this on some flower pots outside that can use a little redo. Thanks for sharing. Would I be able to find this like at Hobby Lobby?Help! Mama Remote...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03827756074795953233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-89237925261926333912012-02-28T20:34:57.396-06:002012-02-28T20:34:57.396-06:00I love this! I hope you don't mind that I Pin...I love this! I hope you don't mind that I Pinned it.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508612331063038590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-59020218159192577152012-02-10T17:18:31.209-06:002012-02-10T17:18:31.209-06:00Hi Rosemary,
I went to Hobby Lobby today and boug...Hi Rosemary,<br /><br />I went to Hobby Lobby today and bought two small jars of white and gray gesso! After painting a frame,shelf and mirror with the gray gesso I've decided to buy more!!! I love it!!!<br /><br />Thank you for the inspiration,<br />SylviaSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997426425798781621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-24943553411941936382012-02-09T16:11:07.700-06:002012-02-09T16:11:07.700-06:00I'm on overload from all the wonderful ideas y...I'm on overload from all the wonderful ideas you have...and that's just fine!!!! Thanks for your generous spirit in sharing.DownTheLaneWithDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593789755756173375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-90416244640828030712012-01-12T10:52:02.731-06:002012-01-12T10:52:02.731-06:00I have clean dishes in the dishwasher, dirty dishe...I have clean dishes in the dishwasher, dirty dishes in the sink and clothes in the washer and dryer but here I sit. I can't seem to break away from your awesome blog. I love your beautiful creations and I love that you share your processes with your readers. Thank you. You have a new fan.Artisan Jewelry by RondaJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437181316379960631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-27424032323214416682011-12-01T20:37:53.833-06:002011-12-01T20:37:53.833-06:00I have some gesso on hand from my canvasses - neve...I have some gesso on hand from my canvasses - never would've thought to use it as a paint...duh ;) Thanks for the tips!<br />-JillJunky Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214146914833050634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-80339778045196237872011-11-29T18:34:28.028-06:002011-11-29T18:34:28.028-06:00great technique. thanks!
blessings
barbara jeangreat technique. thanks!<br /><br />blessings<br />barbara jeanBarbara Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740517393541058936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-64964614503783440672011-10-02T22:15:06.094-05:002011-10-02T22:15:06.094-05:00This is great! Your work is always so amazing. I...This is great! Your work is always so amazing. I can see why your blog has grown so fast over 6 months. Congratulations!!! :)Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239079132342501762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-61346716348589883942011-08-27T18:44:55.238-05:002011-08-27T18:44:55.238-05:00i am sooo happy i came acros your blog! Great work...i am sooo happy i came acros your blog! Great work, great tutorials. I am now ready to start doin a few projects i didn't have the confidence to do before, like crackling paint, and now usign gesso. thank you so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705179360795202415.post-16048074716275407162011-08-25T04:00:06.388-05:002011-08-25T04:00:06.388-05:00May I ask what kind of wax you use? It boggles the...May I ask what kind of wax you use? It boggles the mind to think of all the applications! ThanksMary Anne Komarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333477479341735242noreply@blogger.com