Once the Rabbitskin Glue coat was dry, I applied a coat of lead-based white primer. When that was dry dry, I tested the canvas for taut (It should sound like a drum when pinged.) and adjusted the stretcher keys in the corners until the canvas was tight. You can see the keys in the corners of the back side in the second picture. Then I applied a second coat of primer. The canvas is now ready for a ground coat color as the final step, often a thin wash of burnt sienna.
Before tackling this beautiful surface I will take my courage pills.
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