In this film, our Canvas and Frame Specialist, Richard Cramp gives step-by-step guidance on stretching canvas including cutting the right size canvas for your stretcher, the correct spacing of staples, and how to fold perfect corners.
A Guide to Stretching Canvas
Contents
0:00 Intro
0:18 All the tools that you will need to stretch a canvas
0:55 Stretching a canvas – A step-by-step guide
7:56 How to fold the corners on your canvas
11:40 How to use the canvas wedges that come with your canvas
12:20 Our Bespoke Canvas Builder
12:33 Credits
Further Reading
Creating Oil Paintings That Stand the Test of Time
Two Artists Test Jackson’s Premium Stretched Linen Canvas
Removing Dents in Stretched Canvas
Everything You Need to Know About Stretcher Bars
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4 thoughts on “Film: A Guide to Stretching Canvas”
Thanks for the reminder
Super video on, How to stretch a canvas.
Clear and concise.
I would be like to know more on the
different types of canvas I can buy, their
strengths and weaknesses. Which is
most suitable for which materials.
Thanks Teresa
Hi Teresa, thank you for your feedback. This article will give you more information on different types of canvas: Choosing the Right Canvas for Your Painting. And you can find out even more in our Canvas Series.
Very helpful video, although I am still
battling with the origami required on the
corners; I seem to have too much material to
fold in. Never mind; practise practise as they
say….
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