How To Make and Stretch a Canvas: Episode 5: Making and Stretching a Canvas Frame

This is part 5 of 5 on how to make and stretch your own canvas. This is priming the canvas with gesso. Everyone has their own methods, if you have any great suggestions along This is part 2 of how to make and stretch your own canvas. Everyone has their own methods, if you have any great suggestions along the way please post it, thanks!

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[resihilda]

Great and very helpful video instruction. Did you do all 3 coats of gesso on the same day; how much time between coats? Also, it would be awesome if you did a video about your studio set-up and essentials. Thanks for all your hard work!

[JaneKenoyer]

@resihilda Sorry for the late reply I have been traveling in Europe all month, yes I gesso all in one day, just let the coats dry in between and you may want to sand a bit in between coats, that gives the canvas a smoother texture. Thanks!

[JaneKenoyer]

It really depends on the size but you can usually save between $20-$70 building one yourself.

[aglanceatmyworld]

I was wondering if you gesso just the front or the sides as well?

BTW I love your studio!

[JaneKenoyer]

@aglanceatmyworld you can if you want but don't have to. If you plan to paint around the edges then you should gesso it.

[JaneKenoyer]

That is really the same thing that happend to me here, forgot to round the edges before I started. Ya is is a bit is specifically made for making a quarter round, ask your local hardware store, the bit was about $11 if I remember right. You don't have to get a whole kit of bits, I got mine at Ace Hardware. Just get the size that works with the wood you have.

[dailydrifter]

Jane have you tried applying the gesso with a roller? If so, what nap?

[joojiandmemo]

get a cae mixer for the gesso

[dutch3367]

Fabuloso Jane. I have watched 3 framing videos from hard core wood workers; Really put me off. Your videos hit the spot; Well done.

Many thanks,

Mark

(Australia)

[tinii70]

what is the name for the primer?? do u have any recommended brand??...love ur video...they are very helpful to me

[painter4love]

u are lucky bcoz u get all equipment..same carpenter.. ..i also make my canvas .and thank u for u share videos

[mah5259]

Hey Jane - is there any way you can breakdown a simple price comparison from creating your own canvas compared to buying it already made in stores? Thanks!