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Priming a canvas for acrylic
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Robert, you are a godsend! The water-diluted paint well brushed into the weave of the canvas worked a treat. Obviously that was what I was doing wrong. I also think getting that paint layer down soon after priming helps prevent the drying out problem. Many thanks for your very helpful advice.
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