| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| grounds | A substance used to prepare a surface for painting |
| fillers | A substance used for filling cracks or holes in a surface, esp. before painting it |
| filler | A substance used for filling cracks or holes in a surface, esp. before painting it |
| gesso | any plasterlike preparation to prepare a surface for painting, gilding, etc. |
| gessoes | any plasterlike preparation to prepare a surface for painting, gilding, etc. |
| canvasses | A strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, cotton, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting |
| canvases | A strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, cotton, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting |
