Reseach on (How to stretch canvas)

Here is a video which I found on youtube, of how to stretch canvas:



I also looked on another site called SearchWarp where I found out this information, which I then changed into my own words:

1. First off all you should make sure you have the correct sized canvas for your piece. It is extremely important that you know the size of your canvas. The canvas size is a major part when it comes to choosing the size of stretcher strips that you need for your frames. Stretcher strips can be found at art and crafts shops.

2. Check the shape of the frame and make sure that it is very square. To find out the squareness of the frame, you need to measure across the diagonal corners. Doing this means you can be sure that the measurements are exactly equal.

3. Frame the canvas. Put the canvas over a stretcher frame. Do not push down to hard, and try to do it lightly pushing down all the corners. Don’t use stretcher frames that have sharpend edges as it can ruin the print.

4. Attach the canvas. Stick the print onto the canvas frame using canvas stretching pliers. The best way to do this is by starting in the center of the stretcher frame and then gradually work your way out towards the edges.

5. Assure that you avoid spraying. Do not spray any water or any kind of substancethat can cause any damage to the print. Put the stretched canvas on places that are not exposed to any direct sunlight as this can also be bad for the print.

On the whole, you should be very careful when stretching and holding the canvas prints. There are many ways on how to stretch canvas and make different compositions with the frame itself. Any careless handling of the canvas can and most probably will result to the ruin of the entire print. So if you want a nice long-lasting photographic quality print on canvas, it is best to keep all five of the tips above in mind.