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How should I prepare project surfaces before painting with FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments?

Painting with FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments on most porous surfaces will not require a lot of surface preparation.  We suggest that your surface is thoroughly cleaned prior to painting.

  • Canvas – No preparation is required prior to painting on a stretched canvas as it already has been primed with Gesso.
  • Wood – If desired, sand smooth any rough areas prior to painting.  Once the surface has been basecoated, allow to dry, then sand smooth one more time.

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