Rabbit Skin Glue

Encaustic painters often mix Enkaustikos Rabbit Skin Glue with Titanium White paint and precipitated chalk to make a dry gesso for use as a base. Enkaustikos Rabbit Skin Glue is sold as a powder and should be dissolved in warm water for use.

Rabbit skin glue is the traditional size for fabric support on panels. It seals porous fabric and isolates it from ground or oil paints. Stretching the canvas is easy, because the size shrinks as it dries. It is mixed with water to make a strong adhesive.

Rabbit skin glue is the traditional size for fabric support on panels. It seals porous fabric and isolates it from ground or oil paints. This fine French rabbit skin glue is in powder form and is easily dissolved in water. When dry, it is waterproof.

Utrecht Rabbit Skin Glue is a top-quality, traditional canvas and panel sizing that exhibits excellent adhesion and barrier properties. Handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York, it comes in a 1 lb bag of dried granules with complete instructions for preparation and use.

This 100% genuine rabbit skin glue comes in a fine crystallized powder form.