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Stretching canvas at Russell & Chapple

24/06/2019

Photo by Caroline Banks PIN IT
All the kit ready and waiting

You know when you’ve taught yourself how to do something but are sure there are ways to improve? Well, that’s how I felt about stretching canvas. I knew the basics but had plenty of questions about various aspects so attended this workshop at Russell & Chapple with Andrew and master stretcher Toby. It turned into a delightfully nerdy session which I loved and I can report that my corners have definitely improved.

In this post I’ll let the pictures tell the story.

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Different canvas possibilities
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Correct measurements and the use of pliers on the sized linen I like to use.
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Working on those pesky corners
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Andrew showing precise folding
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Stapling in just the right place
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A perfect corner
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and the finished stretched canvas
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which Toby then double-sized with rabbit glue.

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