It probably sounds like a bad idea but I bought four artist’s canvases that had mold on them. I bought them because they were only 50 cents each. I thought that if I couldn’t remove the mold/mildew then I could use the frames to make new canvases out of a better quality canvas. Does anybody know how to clean them? And also would the mold stay in the wooden frame if I do decide to buy a roll? thanks
sprinkle baking soda on them and let it set on the effected areas…brush off with a dust broom or scrub brush even a tooth brush
if there is still mold make a thick paste of baking soda, lemon juice and a little water spread it on the area again and place in the sun til it dries and get crusty…brush off vigorously with out pushing or stretching the canvas….
after this let it sit for a day or two and the re gesso it
April 12th, 2010 at 8:10 am
sprinkle baking soda on them and let it set on the effected areas…brush off with a dust broom or scrub brush even a tooth brush
if there is still mold make a thick paste of baking soda, lemon juice and a little water spread it on the area again and place in the sun til it dries and get crusty…brush off vigorously with out pushing or stretching the canvas….
after this let it sit for a day or two and the re gesso it
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April 12th, 2010 at 8:50 am
I would not mess with Mold. we are leaning more that it is not healthy and often though unseen can still be harmful.
You can buy perfectly new mold free canvas framed stretcher bars from the store CHEAP. This is not worth your time.
In fact you cannot buy a roll of canvass and stretcher frames as cheap as buying them already assembled. They have big machines that do that at the factory and there is just no point in doing it your self. by the time you gesso the stuff and put the frames together you could have bought a ready made one for less money.
check out http://www.frenchcanvas.com as a place to buy cheap good quality ready stretched canvas. or http://www.misterartcom
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April 12th, 2010 at 9:10 am
First try letting the moldy canvas sit out in the sun with the mold facing the sun. It will kill at some of the mold so it will be easier to clean later. Use the summer sun to help you (and you can get a tan at the same time too!).
Lightly scrap off the dead mold. There will be some left over, but at least you don’t have it all to worry about.
Baking soda is perhaps the next step. Mild enough not affect the canvas, but will get more of the mold.
Move up in abrasives. It takes time, but painting a patient process anyway! =)
Rob
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