The very first time I used it, back in 1999, I was amazed at how fast it dried, ready to use-and how it did not wet the paper, making it ripple-y. Sometimes I’ll use a fine sponge roller for an even texture and other times I’ll apply it with a broad white bristle brush. I absolutely love the huge versatility the Colourfix materials deliver. Most often, I grab a sheet of Cfix paper or board off the shelf-but there have been a number of times where I had reasons to go with the Primer. I’ve primed etching papers (which I have en masse) and masonite and rag boards and canvas-and it has never disappointed. HI, Raechild! I am a huge fan of the Colourfix Primers-along with the papers and boards. Michael, where do you get the 4F pumice and how much does it cost? You might get more done with the Golden ground since you can thin it down with water. I think that you could probably get about four 18″ x 24″ boards done with two coats from one jar of the primer if you put it on thinly. To get the most for your money, I suggest you first colour the board with thinned down acrylic paint, if you have it, and then use the clear primer which gives a bit of a milky appearance on top. I apply it with a brush so I do get brush strokes showing through which is a personal preference. It all depends of course on how thickly you apply it and whether you use one or two coats. They are both a little less gritty than the Colourfix Paper and a small container can do quite a lot. They are both pretty much the same with the Golden being a little less expensive. I have used both the Colourfix Primer and the Golden Acrylic Ground for Pastels on hot pressed watercolour paper for smaller works and matboard for larger works.
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