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Leslie,
Let me second everything Michael has written; extra gesso, lead, sanding, filling the weave, the works!
Linens are esthetically wonderful, but linens have variations in the weave which can be both an asset and a liability.
Also beware that linen can eventually break where it has been tightly creased. For that reason it is always best to round the corners of your stretcher bars where you wrap the linen over to sides for tacking.
I favor UTRECHT 66J linen which I prime myself with lead. I work far ahead and date each canvas. I usually wait six months before using a new lead primed canvas.
I also like CLAESSENS 13SP. I
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