I paint on copper and dibond ( as well as canvas ). Goldens GAC200 and Lascaux Fixative for non-porous materials are great as a transparent primer and aid adhesion to the metal. If left to cure for 24 hours before painting with oil or acrylic they are more resistant to scratching. GAC200 mixed with acrylic paint is very tough if layers are left to dry properly ( ONLY use GAC200 on rigid surfaces and avoid cross contamination if using paints on the same palette with canvas ) and to date I cannot scratch the paint off on test sheets - Good video BTW!
The idea of gessoing the metal is confusing to me, I thought the major benefit was they light reflections of the aluminum seen bouncing thru glazes. I saw one at a gallery and it was unbelievable! I don't know how to do it or how it works, the aluminum panels are too expensive for me, I try to work on panels, won't putting the gesso on the aluminum make just a regular panel?
Thank you for sharing your information and skills. I have used Jackson's aluminum boards and painted in oils on them after priming the board with two coats of gesso. It worked well and I have varnished the paintings.
Hi Scott, if you buy DIY building supply aluminium panels, how thick would you recommend? I have access to 0.5mm, 0.8mm & 1.5mm? Many thanks! By the way just adore your Stone Henge painting, well all your work. My daughter introduced me to you, so inspiring!
Aluminium has an affinity for grease and that is why it works well with oils and indifferently with the essentially water based acrylics; also why ally plates are used for lithography both commercial and artisanal.
well. well. well, thanks for the excellent demonstration of the aluminum sheet and the advantages and disadvantages of the product. personally, I don't think it is a replacement for board or canvas. tried and true canvas/linen comes gessoed; all you need to do is start painting.
Really useful info, as I would be looking to use it for watercolour and acrylic ( as it suggests it is suitable) it's good to know that, yes it can technically take it, but that practically it is not a good surface for these media. Again always lovely to see your work. Your colours and contrast are do pleasing to the eye, and very inspiring to a novice like me!
Scott, thank you so much for sharing. Watching this has encouraged me to order some boards from Jacksons. Six months on, are you just as satisfied with them as you were? Can I ask you if you've found any problems applying thick paint to these panels? What medium do you use - I've tried various types; W&N Liquin, Talens Paste, Gamblin Solvent Free, Neo Megilp, etc. I'm finding it hard to find one that is both fluid enough to blend, but thick enough to give a marked impasto effect. Many thanks.
Aaahh the charcoal sounds and where you tried to remove the acrylic sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. I really wanted to try aluminium but this has really put me off now.
How do you create your paintings? Are they come from your mind at a moment when you paint or you prepare some sketches? PS: by the way they are beautiful!
I'm using AlumaComp panels and the gesso scratches off. Without gesso oil paint scratches right off. Am I doing something wrong? When I sand between layers of gesso first of all I can't get it totally smooth and it also takes off the gesso and goes down to the aluminum really easily. I was looking forward to these panels but I'm really frustrated trying to prepare them.
@@kalilavalezina I haven't actually tried this yet but I emailed an artist who successfully makes incredible paintings on these panels and he was soo generous and kind to get back to me about his exact process! This is what he told me: "As for sanding, I use 3-4 coats of gesso brushed on before I sand. When I sand with a pad sander I use about 180-200 grit to make sure I don't oversand it to the metal. Go all the way in one direction first, then the other direction. I do a little bit of a circular pattern as well. I don't go over the surface more than 3-4 times or you can go too deep. I rarely have any problems if I follow that method." Let me know if you try it and how it goes!! I haven't gotten the chance to prep more panels as my space was too much of a mess so I end up getting cradled Ampersand gessoboards...
Hi! I was able to sand and gesso a sheet of Dibond this week and it worked perfectly! I lightly sanded the panel first (wet sanded to reduce dust, bit awkward!); cleaned with soapy water (alcohol needed for this stage for next time); then gessoed with a roller. At first it didn't seem to take (I could scratch the gesso off), because I was testing it too soon. Touch-dry isn't enough, I had to leave it to dry fully for about 5-6 hours. I did a second coat of gesso without sanding between and gave it overnight to dry. Worked like a charm, it can't be scratched off easily at all now. I'll be doing some more experiments soon with some other sheets of aluminium to see how thin I can go. I'm working with acrylic gouache, but I see no reason why this can't work with oils. Some artists might want to get a super-white base, in which case maybe two more coats of gesso would be required. Hope that's helpful!@@aquarius1986
Finally , someone who can make a video with the information people want to know. Thank you so much for this.
I paint on copper and dibond ( as well as canvas ). Goldens GAC200 and Lascaux Fixative for non-porous materials are great as a transparent primer and aid adhesion to the metal. If left to cure for 24 hours before painting with oil or acrylic they are more resistant to scratching. GAC200 mixed with acrylic paint is very tough if layers are left to dry properly ( ONLY use GAC200 on rigid surfaces and avoid cross contamination if using paints on the same palette with canvas ) and to date I cannot scratch the paint off on test sheets - Good video BTW!
The idea of gessoing the metal is confusing to me, I thought the major benefit was they light reflections of the aluminum seen bouncing thru glazes. I saw one at a gallery and it was unbelievable! I don't know how to do it or how it works, the aluminum panels are too expensive for me, I try to work on panels, won't putting the gesso on the aluminum make just a regular panel?
Yes, you can paint on them without gesso. Jackson's website says the gesso is recommended if you want to paint thick.
Thank you for sharing your information and skills. I have used Jackson's aluminum boards and painted in oils on them after priming the board with two coats of gesso. It worked well and I have varnished the paintings.
Hi Scott, if you buy DIY building supply aluminium panels, how thick would you recommend? I have access to 0.5mm, 0.8mm & 1.5mm? Many thanks! By the way just adore your Stone Henge painting, well all your work. My daughter introduced me to you, so inspiring!
Aluminium has an affinity for grease and that is why it works well with oils and indifferently with the essentially water based acrylics; also why ally plates are used for lithography both commercial and artisanal.
Great video and very informative...how do you seal it?
Will the Golden gesso stick to aluminum well?? I find it hard to believe that it will have a long life.
If I use a pvc glue will oil paint wash down into the surface to create adhesion.
if i get the white one, do I HAVE to prime it before using oil paint or can i just go for it?
Love your work! I'm a young and budding artist and love your videos! Keep up the good work
Thanks William!
LONG time no see sir , happy to have your videos again
Yes been very busy, but catching up now, another coming out later today
well. well. well, thanks for the excellent demonstration of the aluminum sheet and the advantages and disadvantages of the product. personally, I don't think it is a replacement for board or canvas. tried and true canvas/linen comes gessoed; all you need to do is start painting.
Great review!! So you don't need to prime there aluminium panels before? Thanks :)
Absolutely, it's ok to paint directly on both sides.
Really useful info, as I would be looking to use it for watercolour and acrylic ( as it suggests it is suitable) it's good to know that, yes it can technically take it, but that practically it is not a good surface for these media. Again always lovely to see your work. Your colours and contrast are do pleasing to the eye, and very inspiring to a novice like me!
Where do you get a larger aluminum panel, I cannot find one larger than 30" x 40", I am looking for 36" x 48"
I went to "Fast Signs" company in Canada. My aluminium composite panel order size was:
what about encaustic? can I do it on aluminium?
seu trabalho é incrível infelizmente não entendo inglês.
Does anyone know where I can get aluminum for painting in the states? D:
Scott, thank you so much for sharing. Watching this has encouraged me to order some boards from Jacksons. Six months on, are you just as satisfied with them as you were?
Can I ask you if you've found any problems applying thick paint to these panels? What medium do you use - I've tried various types; W&N Liquin, Talens Paste, Gamblin Solvent Free, Neo Megilp, etc. I'm finding it hard to find one that is both fluid enough to blend, but thick enough to give a marked impasto effect.
Many thanks.
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how to hang a 24”x48” oil on aluminum panel without framing??
Aaahh the charcoal sounds and where you tried to remove the acrylic sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. I really wanted to try aluminium but this has really put me off now.
How do you create your paintings? Are they come from your mind at a moment when you paint or you prepare some sketches? PS: by the way they are beautiful!
I'm using AlumaComp panels and the gesso scratches off. Without gesso oil paint scratches right off. Am I doing something wrong? When I sand between layers of gesso first of all I can't get it totally smooth and it also takes off the gesso and goes down to the aluminum really easily. I was looking forward to these panels but I'm really frustrated trying to prepare them.
Hi, did you find a solution at all? I'm having the same issue.
@@kalilavalezina I haven't actually tried this yet but I emailed an artist who successfully makes incredible paintings on these panels and he was soo generous and kind to get back to me about his exact process! This is what he told me:
"As for sanding, I use 3-4 coats of gesso brushed on before I sand. When I sand with a pad sander I use about 180-200 grit to make sure I don't oversand it to the metal. Go all the way in one direction first, then the other direction. I do a little bit of a circular pattern as well. I don't go over the surface more than 3-4 times or you can go too deep. I rarely have any problems if I follow that method."
Let me know if you try it and how it goes!! I haven't gotten the chance to prep more panels as my space was too much of a mess so I end up getting cradled Ampersand gessoboards...
Wow, thanks for sharing the knowledge! I plan to try sanding and gessoing a Dibond panel this week if I get time, so I will report back!@@aquarius1986
Hi! I was able to sand and gesso a sheet of Dibond this week and it worked perfectly! I lightly sanded the panel first (wet sanded to reduce dust, bit awkward!); cleaned with soapy water (alcohol needed for this stage for next time); then gessoed with a roller. At first it didn't seem to take (I could scratch the gesso off), because I was testing it too soon. Touch-dry isn't enough, I had to leave it to dry fully for about 5-6 hours. I did a second coat of gesso without sanding between and gave it overnight to dry. Worked like a charm, it can't be scratched off easily at all now. I'll be doing some more experiments soon with some other sheets of aluminium to see how thin I can go. I'm working with acrylic gouache, but I see no reason why this can't work with oils. Some artists might want to get a super-white base, in which case maybe two more coats of gesso would be required. Hope that's helpful!@@aquarius1986
Thank you! @@kalilavalezina
Great info brother, thankyou!
the board that has the acrylic/oil samples, is it primed with gesso?
Also, is your piece at the end gessoed? And if they are, I'm not sure why to paint on metal.
Bruceann Yellowega It wasn't gessoed - he said the aluminum shined through the paint.
Well are you using medium WITH your water colour? A lot of watercolorists don't do that and then it lifts off.