STRETCHING CANVAS GICLEE STRECHING ARTWORK FINE ART

[jeffreyfina]

Felt like I was watching the sims at 3 times speed wrap a canvas. Great Work!

[DORYFY1968]

to the tree living person,why don't you find out how computers are made before you make comments about harming the environment,hypocrite

[theleequa]

Hmmm...looked great though I watched your video to see how to do corners. Couldn't see. :( Oh well, try another vid.

[BellumSacrumBellum28]

WOW! Think of all the trees you are destroying to fashion those frames of yours. You really shouldn't be abusing mother nature, let alone all those toxic glues you are using that harm the environment. You're not very environmentally conscience, are you?

[will201084]

@BellumSacrumBellum28 you moron you are doing more damage using a computer to make your stupid comment... go live in the woods with natureif you are a true environmentaist...

[BellumSacrumBellum28]

@will201084 I do! I live in a tree house with solar panels to power my computer.

[canvasart365]

Wow. This is such a cool video. I really enjoyed watch it. Great job and hope to see more cool video work like this. Hey you should check out art4love.com i think you would really enjoy it and the canvas art and wall art.

[eizu01]

Nice video!!!! :))

What tools did you use? Because I'll be buying it. ^_^

Thanks!

[GinaRCowins1]

Great Video

[condessarte]

Gracias por el tutorial

[sarahwentworth]

Thanks for the tutorial. I've stretched an A4 canvas before but for large than 16 x 12 inch prints I normally use point101 . com (they have an awesome online preview system!) as my local snappy snaps use really cheap materials. Also to buy rolls of HP canvas for my printer is so expensive! Don't know if I'd have the patience to make my own frame!

[PlayTilTheyBleed]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your skills.

[batterycock]

wow! you work fast!!

[redindygo]

very nice you mkae stretching looks easy- i like the thickness of the frame as it makes each painting ready for hanging.

[pheyenally]

Hey Dan,

From an artist making a living in the Midwest art show circuit, and just now getting around to making my own wraps with the Epson, THANKS-your vid here totally explains a great way to get the gallery wrap done right.

[ROJASDAN]

THANK YOU:-) Make it tight, The canvas sags if you do not. With Practice it gets easier.

[rickthereckless]

Nice vid. Is giclee paper? Didn't know you could stretch it. Cool.

[amx3607]

SOMEBODY woke up on the wrong side of the bed today.

[epiphany777]

Great job! I use a 2 by 2 from Lowes and it works fine for me. I was just wondering how you manage to get that beveled edge to get that floating canvas look. That is sweet! Thank you for posting!

[ROJASDAN]

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[macksideways]

Fantastic! just wondering what was the gage of the timber and how did you get it customised?

[ROJASDAN]

Split a 2 x 4 down the middle and trim a ridge all on a table saw. I will have a howto posting soon on GreenPowerScience channel. Wood is 1 3/4 thick.

Go to Lowes and find the lightest, straightest 2 x 4 you can find. Dig through the pile. Then cut it in half. Not really 2" x 4" Measure the board and accommodate for the saw blade.

Then set the blade 1/4" shorter that the wood height and cut a 1/8" deep ridge.

[Ginasart]

how cool this is thank you i have been painting for14 years and i want to sell prints and keep my originals how do i make giclee do i have to pay a pro to do it

[ROJASDAN]

Get an Epson large format printer. Buy Fredrix WATER RESISTANT CANVAS. Intsall profiles or use ENHANCED MATTE setting. PRINT. All images should be 150ppi at true size. Don't waste time or money on 1440. Print at 720 for canvas. If you will be painting on it with acrylics, DO NOT CLEAR COAT. Wait until done. THEN CLEAR COAT, then STRETCH. Make it VERY TIGHT. They will not sag if you do it tight.

[gavinsstuff]

what brand of varnish is that

[gavinsstuff]

can u varnish paper prints

[prolfes23]

try an electric stapler too

[studmufinn]

I have to say about your stretching, that is an incredible amount of work!

Have you ever considered a stretching machine?

Also buying already cut stretching bars?

I have an art gallery and I have to stretch over 2000 paintings a year and it takes me about 10 minutes to assemble my bars and stretch one painting.

I stretch anywhere from an 8x10 to 36x48

I can stretch about 50+ paintings in a day.

You did a great job but you might want to look into a machine.

[lizzylo]

What do you suggest to coat the print with before? Would crystal clear work well, or do you recommend using the airbrush? I have an airbrush~ just dont know a good product to use with prints :D

[ROJASDAN]

I use a lacquer photo coat with UV protection and a HVLP airgun. I have successfully used clear spray enamel $.97 a can stuff from Walmart and that works great. The secret is even coats. All clear varnish sprays will appear to leave streaks but they go away when drying is complete. Unless very uneven cat is applied. I like to coat the print first as is is less likely to get scuffed up or stained when stretching.

[ROJASDAN]

If you ever get tiny bubbles, wait until clear coat is almost dry/still tack and blot bubbles flat with your finger. This makes them blend in. Clean dry finger.

[smoore69]

Thanks for the demo. Nicely done.

[sherriwestfall]

Very Nice thanks for sharing!

[dearjas16]

thanks for the demo..it was really nicely done..