I'm experimenting with a mixture of P.V.A. glue, water and Plaster of Paris, which is similar to traditional gesso.
The more water in the mix, the more liquid the paste and the longer it takes to dry. Using just glue and plater makes the mix thick and makes it dry extremely fast.
When this "gesso" dries it is slighly malleable, and can be sanded quite happily, leaving quite a smooth surface.
Strips of paper can be dipped in this "gesso" and used like bandages, to help sculpt the piece.
There is something strange about these pieces that is lost with painting.
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