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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.
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.
After choosing a size, piece your stretcher bars together to form a frame
Line 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.
Pull canvas around and begin stapling each side from the middle, then tap staples with a hammer if needed.
Next 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.