Inexpensive Substitute for Gesso?

Hi Valery,

I never use the Mod Podge that's made specifically
for decoupaging work. I just use a plain white glue
like Elmers although it certainly doesn't have to be
Elmer's... I add water to the glue to the consistency
that I need, and decoupage away.

All the best.
Julia in Orlando, FL

I use Mod Podge or if I am out I use just plain white school glue watered down a little.

Hope this helps.

valery

September 29, 20050 found this helpful

Thanks so much for the tips. I will try the glue. I thought maybe I could try that. I really hate to waste the money on the gesso. Val

Isn't gesso more of a primer for canvas? I make my own stretched canvas frames and instead of priming them with gesso I just use white latex paint.

brunda.alankar

July 29, 20171 found this helpful

1/4cup white talcum powder,1tbsp of normal white glue,1tbsp of white acrylic colour. Mix nicely if needed only add 1tsp of water.

sandybright11

June 15, 20190 found this helpful

Does that really seal it, do you sand after, how many coats?