some natural canvas

getting size

dont like that crease

hmmmmm

hey I do have an iron

better

much better

done

looks good

got a cute hammer and some tacks

position it up

first one....

satisfying

then disaster

glue didnt hold

wood glue

position again

stretching

stretching

maybe should have let glue dry longer

grrrrr

3rd times a charm

fine I'll ue staples

stretching

very close

looks great

back to our friend the rabbit glue 

heat it up

apply to sides

and top

2 coats

canvas protected!

lets make some gesso (egg emulsion gesso that is)

heat glue

add to egg yolk and marble dust

making cake

stir it up

looks good

kinda like gesso!

apply thin layer

applying

applying

1st coat done

store in fridge

re heat

second coat

light sanding