Sand Art Crafts

materials for wood crafts with acrylic?

I'm getting confused with the materials that I need to use when painting wood crafts, basically is it ok to use the acrylic primer and sealant/topcoat that is typically used in houses? I noticed they are more expensive. let's say I'm painting my closet, i sand it first then apply my primer. Do i use gesso or just the primer from ordinary hardware stores? I paint my closet using acrylic paint from the hardware stores, then paint the design using a stencil using acrylic paint that are sold in tubes (the one that artists use). After drying, I apply a topcoat/sealant - again do I use the one sold in art shops or the one that are used in houses? Any input would be extremely helpful. I'm so confused! Yes I plan to put details on my closet. Oooh i thought gesso was for wood also. What topcoat do I use? I'm thinking I have to coat the entire closet and not just the design right? Coz the texture will be different? So just use household topcoat?

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1. If you are just painting wood crafts ie, wood cutouts, then just use the acrylic paint that they sell in the craft stores and the sealant they sell. Gesso is used for canvases not for wood. I wasn't aware that hardware stores sell acrylic paint. Are you painting a design on your closet doors? If so, then you can paint it using interior paint then use a stencil and use the same acrylic paint that they sell in craft stores to paint your stencil.