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Stretched CanvasCanvas RollsStretching Supplies and Priming MaterialsBoards, Panels, and PaperRelated ProductsCanvas, Linen and Painting Surfaces are designed to accept and properly support all or specific types of paints. Canvas refers to the woven material that is prepared to accept the media. Canvas can be made from cotton, linen or other synthetic materials. Other types of surfaces that are available for painting include canvas panels, hardboard and wooden panels, and paper. |
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Other Canvas Rolls are rolls of woven material other than linen or cotton. These can be natural fibers, such as jute, synthetic fibers, such as nylon, or a combination of synthetic and natural fibers in the same material. These are available primed or unprimed. |
Linen canvas with an oil primer is the classical standard for oil paintings. An acrylic primer, less expensive than oil primer, can be used with either acrylic or oil paints. Linen is difficult to prime and stretch properly, but it offers the smoothest and stiffest painting surface, one with proven longevity.
Cotton duck canvas is much less expensive than linen, and has become the most popular support for oil and acrylic painting, especially for students. A properly prepared cotton canvas has longevity similar to linen, and is more flexible and easier to stretch properly. However, cotton is considered too flexible for very large paintings. For both oil and acrylic painting, an acrylic gesso primer is generally used.
Side stapling is the least expensive technique for securing the canvas to the stretcher bar, because it uses less canvas. Finished pieces are generally framed to hide the staples.
Back stapling is a more expensive finishing technique, and it requires more canvas, but it provides more selvage for restretching. Some artists paint on the side as well as the face, creating works that don't require framing.
Spline finishing is the most expensive finishing technique, and some artists feel that it is not as easy to restretch the canvas as with back stapling. However, many artists choose spline finished canvas because it has a neater appearance than back staples, and is popular with their customers.
At Blick we pride ourselves on our brand name products. We offer the highest quality canvas at the most competitive price. This video will illustrate why Blick Canvas is an excellent choice for any artist at any level - ranging from beginner to professional.
Protecting your painting surface from harmful acids is important if you want to ensure the longevity of your artwork. Kati shares some great tips for priming cotton canvas with acrylic gesso for smooth, even coverage.
Stretching your own canvas is relatively easy to do and it allows artists to get the perfect combination of sizes and materials for your painting. It's also a great way to keep costs down! Kati gives a step-by-step demonstration of good practices for stretching a canvas.
These exquisite custom built professional canvases are impeccably stretched upon the finest quality solid wood stretcher bars. Each canvas is hand built, individually numbered and then pre-registered with the Fine Art Registry. The canvas comes with a CD so the artist can register their completed artwork.
Get a glimpse into the Masterpiece Canvas factory to see how they've been making high quality canvas for fine artists since 1965.
Visit our YouTube Channel: Blick Videos to watch our full selection of videos!
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