[Kimberly Dow]

Thank you for all that useful information Linda!

I sanded the one panel with an electric sander the spouse brought home and it had a little bag attached that caught all the dust - it worked really well. He will cut them for me...you know...when he has time.

The one thing that caught me off-guard is that you use the Maroger only in parts. I had this impression it changed the suface - made it shinier and if only used in parts it would be different textures. This is good to know. I hadn't opened mine yet since I am in the middle of a painting, but now I might. The kind I ordered is pre-mixed and a thick gel. (from studioproducts, I believe that is what you & Bill recommended).

If I can get Jamie to cut the panels I am going to do the next one on ABS. I have a beautiful little model posing for me at the local wine vineyard tomorrow. Grape vines, an old-world-looking (hopefully) outfit, vines and vines and a basket of grapes. I am excited!

Thank you again - you are always very generous with your knowledge and it is appreciated!