A step by step guide on how to stretch a canvas print using stretcher bars.
Canvas prints framing stretching.
That said stretching pre primed canvas is definitely harder than stretching unprimed canvas.
The photo stays on the front 3 4 inch stretcher bars.
You do not have to stretch pre primed canvas as much as you would unprimed canvas.
A stretched canvas is a finished product where a canvas painting or a canvas print has been stretched around stretcher bars.
Some people prefer unstretched canvas for the flexibility of being able to frame it to their needs.
Canvas prints have saw tooth hangers attached to the back and are delivered ready to hang on your wall.
When framing a canvas print that s already been stretched onto stretcher bars you ll have less work to do but you may need help choosing the right frame.
Floating frames are an excellent choice for diy framing projects giving the perception of a custom job without the expense.
The canvas sides are white.
You can choose a wood picture frame metal frame or floater frame for stretched canvas artwork the latter of which is made especially for canvases.
Unstretched or rolled canvas is easier to transport or ship.
You only need to stretch it enough to make it gently taut enough that the canvas has no buckles or ripples.
Pre primed canvas has much less give.
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