To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:05:44 -0500
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Flexible medium


What about gesso? It is what painters use to prime their canvases. Also if 
you use oil based paint rather than acrylic it may be more flexible. While 
painting keep paint diluted. I know Leonardo kept the Mona Lisa on him 
rolled up as he traveled!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Rogers" <robertrogers-AT-robertrogerspuppets.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Flexible medium


>> I'm looking to make some painted flat fabric pieces. I'm wondering what I
>> can use to prime them so the paint will adhere well and they won't fray.
>
> You should look over the line of scene paints by Rosco.  These are made
> specifically to be painted on muslim and are very flexible and durable. 
> You
> can purchase either the "supersaturated" line, which means that you can 
> add
> as much water as you would like, or the "off'Broadway" line that is
> premixed - though you can still add some water if you like.
>
> Rosco has a website, or you can buy the paint from a distributor like Rose
> Brand Fabrics & Theatrical Supply.  Oh, the primer is merely a layer of
> white scene paint.
>
> Robert Rogers
>
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