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Cutting a gessoed panel that has a linen layer

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​Hello! 
I have 2’x2′ birch panels that I will be cutting down to workable dimensions. My question is, do the panels need to be cut before I apply linen and true gesso, or can the prep be done, including linen, on the large piece, and cut down later? 

Thank you for your help! 
Beth

I think this has been done to a limited degree commercially, but I’d be unlikely to try it myself because edges might chip or fray.
Marc.​​

​​Thank you, Marc. I also had concerns about the saw fraying or snagging threads. I’ve decided to prep each cut panel individually. I am learning there aren’t many shortcuts with egg tempera.

Cheers!  

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