How to Make an Artist's Canvas Cheap and Easy

[bushbosh]

thanks for this useful video but i have two questions , first what kind of material do you use is it poly/cotton or cotton? and second is it ok to put the gesso first and then stretch it or stretch it good and then put the go it?

[lakotaluv1952]

Great video!! They rest make us suffer through so much unnecessary yak, yak, yak. I really needed this information and have put my project off for so long since I didn't know how to make my own canvases. Thank you so much!

[jkdicamplisheep]

really really simple but helpful

[DenClose]

Helpful.

[katata3334]

fucking brilliant video, thank you for posting. other youtube vids on this are completely insufferable bullshit. one small suggestion: change the camera angle so whats going on isnt being blocked (happens a few times in vid). thx! (oh, and get a camera that records sound :P)

[MichiganTreasure]

Hi, nice video.

The only problem is these studs will show under the canvas in time. You need a raised edge to hold the canvas away from the bars.

What type of canvas do you recommend?

[CloudStrifeOfficial]

@MichiganTreasure i use either tapered wood, or i put a length of beading around the edge otf the stretcher. Also, i do stretch the canvas quite taught when i staple it, then when it is primed, it gives a perfect flat, tight surface, too loose and the paint (esp oils) will cause inconsistancies in the surface

[grittyarts]

Thank you! You're a good teacher.

[myles681]

You should smooth the edges on the inside of the canvas frame too so you don't get lines on your canvas for when your painting.

[maggie22marti]

great way to do it

[JooserParfs]

Thats the best one on youtube

[CAItheDREAMER]

love it!:)