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Working with prints on canvas
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| Align and stretch canvas: One of the problems of stretching a photo on canvas, is proper alignment--the first time! Here is a method where you transfer a photo's boundaries to the back of the image which will then guide the placement of your stretcher frame before you begin stapling. |
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This is a new section. It is under development.
As above, I will include instruction, discussion, opinion, and photos.
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| Protect the image--spray: Increase water, sun, and abrasion resistance. |
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| Frame (or not?): Some images lend themselves to a gallery wrap--sort of a boundless look. Others look great with a single frame, while others are visually enhanced with the addition of a linen liner. |
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| Mounting hanging hooks: Three types--sawtooth, overlap, and wired. Use of drill stop and sleeved wire. |
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| Canvas prints in transit: Eliminate chafing with foam sleeves and cardboard inserts between pieces. |
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| Limited Editions: There are varied opinions on this, but I believe all unique prints, regardless of size, should be of the same edition. When the last image is printed (if you get that far!), either change media, or use the image in another venue--poster, calendar, etc. Attach a certificate on the back of your work that testifies to your edition parameters. Include your background and signature. |
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| Artist's Edition: Mary Ahern as reference. |
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| Working with prints for behind glass |
| Aligning a print with a mat: Use a light table. |
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| Cutting glass, if you must: Use a mat cutter with a dedicated cutter, gloves, burnisher. |
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| Sealing your finished work: Use aluminum tape. |
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