How I prep wood panels for painting with acrylics @louisefletcherart
How I prep wood panels for painting with acrylics  @louisefletcherart
Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
I paint on cradled wood panels - usually made from either birch plywood or marine ply. These can be bought from most art suppliers and often come unprimed. In this video, I show how to prep your panels so they are ready for acrylic paints.

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