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Old 07-04-2003, 06:26 PM   #4
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Linda,

I have been using Gesso Board by Ampersand. It too has a very smooth surface and my understanding is that a fine porcelain coating is applied before it receives a coating of gesso.

I wonder if you have used it and can draw a comparison between it and the ABS Panel.

The benefits of panels over canvas seems to be the ease of transporting them. I also like the fact how I can create different textures or erase layers without apparent damage to the surface. With this African Lady I had a lot of fun just going at it and used an electric pencil sharper, sharp needle like instruments, my fingers, you name it.

I am interested to hear how the two compare.
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