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Poly Vinyl Acetate- Contemporary size for fabric support

PVA Size- Use as a barrier size between linen or cotton canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Remains flexible and won't yellow, shrink or swell.

Key Features:

Sizes: Sizes: 8 fl oz, 32 fl oz.
Use neutral pH PVA size on linen and canvas instead of rabbit skin glue.
Does not swell and shrink like rabbit skin glue does
Seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture
Neutral pH and does not yellow
Retains its flexibility
Does not emit harmful volatiles

Diluted with distilled water, PVA size is a contemporary size for fabric support. Conservation scientists recommend painters use neutral pH PVA size on linen and canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. PVA provides a good size layer that seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture, swell and shrink like rabbit skin glue does. There are hundreds of different formulae of PVA. We acknowledge and appreciate the research of the Canadian Conservation Institute that helps painters and conservators identify the best PVA to use. Gamblin PVA Size is made from PVA that has a neutral pH and does not yellow. It also retains its flexibility and does not emit harmful volatiles.

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Gamblin PVA Sizing (Poly Vinyl Acetate)

PVA Size - Poly Vinyl Acetate- Contemporary size for fabric support

PVA Size- Use as a barrier size between linen or cotton canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Remains flexible and won't yellow, shrink or swell.

Key Features:

Sizes: 8 fl oz, 32 fl oz.
Use neutral pH PVA size on linen and canvas instead of rabbit skin glue.
Does not swell and shrink like rabbit skin glue does
Seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture
Neutral pH and does not yellow
Retains its flexibility
Does not emit harmful volatiles

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what is the shelf life for Gamblin PVA size? My bottle has still not separated, has been stored in a basement, is dated 10 years.

Asked by: PF1889

Thank you for contacting us. Depending on the storage conditions and temperature the Gamblin PVA sizing can last for 15 years or more. If the sizing starts to separate you can shake it up and if it does not smell off or look odd after being shaken, then you can still use it. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Answered by: Customer Care

Date published: 2017-12-05

Does the PVA sizing dry clear/transparent?

Asked by: Portraits4u

Yes, the pva sizing dries clear.

Answered by: Customer Care

Date published: 2017-11-29

Is this PVA appropriate to use to stick gold leafing onto canvas painted with oil paints? For a mix media technique? 

Asked by: Jelka

PVA should not be used for gold leafing. Metal leaf adhesive should be used to adhere the gold leaf to your canvas. If you type item number V18246 into our search key word box you will see the Mona Lisa gold leaf adhesive that we carry. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Answered by: Customer Care

Date published: 2017-08-29

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Gamblin PVA Size 8 oz Bottle - Poly Vinyl Acetate

Name:PVA Size

Size: 8.5 Oz

Item #:

50404

list:$11.95

Jerry's:$8.96

Sale:$7.17

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LPP Lowest Price - This item is already at the Best Lowest Price Possible and no further discounts or coupons can be applied.
8oz. PVA Sizing - TO BE USED AS A SIZING ONLY. THIS PRODUCT IS A WATERED DOWN VERSION OF THE NORMAL PVA GLUE SO IT CANNOT BE USED AS AN ADHESIVE.
- Use neutral pH PVA size on linen and canvas instead of rabbit skin glue.
- Does not swell and shrink like rabbit skin glue does
- Seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture
- Neutral pH and does not yellow
- Retains its flexibility
- Does not emit harmful volatiles

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Gamblin PVA Size 32 oz Bottle - Poly Vinyl Acetate

Name:PVA Size

Size: 33.8 Oz

Item #:

50405

list:$27.95

Jerry's:$20.96

Sale:$16.77

In Stock

Product Badge:

LPP Lowest Price - This item is already at the Best Lowest Price Possible and no further discounts or coupons can be applied.
32oz. PVA Sizing - TO BE USED AS A SIZING ONLY. THIS PRODUCT IS A WATERED DOWN VERSION OF THE NORMAL PVA GLUE SO IT CANNOT BE USED AS AN ADHESIVE.
- Use neutral pH PVA size on linen and canvas instead of rabbit skin glue.
- Does not swell and shrink like rabbit skin glue does
- Seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture
- Neutral pH and does not yellow
- Retains its flexibility
- Does not emit harmful volatiles