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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