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Learn how-to stretch canvas with Wet Paint in St Paul, Minneapolis
Why Stretch?
Having a choice of many types and sizes of stretcher bars and canvas gives you the freedom and satisfaction of customizing your own supports for painting.
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You Will Need
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Step 1After choosing a size, piece your stretcher bars together to form a frame
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Step 2Line up the grain of the canvas with the frame to ease stretching. Cut your canvas to give you an extra 3-6” margin to stretch.
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Step 3Pull canvas around and begin stapling each side from the middle, then tap staples with a hammer if needed.
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Step 4Next staple the opposite side and repeat the process working outward. Canvas pliers pull the canvas tight and free your other hand for stapling. Fold corners as you would a gift and staple.
Other tips:
-Braces can be attached before you stretch for added support.
-Keys are placed in the corners of stretcher bars after stretching to tighten both the frame and the canvas.
