Hey Dan,
From an … 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.
Great job! I use a … 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!
Split a 2 x 4 down … 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.
Get an Epson large … 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.
how cool this is … 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
I have to say about … 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 8×10 to 36×48
I can stretch about 50+ paintings in a day.
You did a great job but you might want to look into a machine.
If you ever get … 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.
I use a lacquer … 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.
What do you suggest … 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
WATCH AN ARTIST WITH OVER 1000 CANVAS STRECHINGS AT WORK.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Great video! Thanks …
Great video! Thanks for sharing your skills.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
wow! you work fast!!
wow! you work fast!!
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
very nice you mkae …
very nice you mkae stretching looks easy- i like the thickness of the frame as it makes each painting ready for hanging.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
THANK YOU:-) Make …
THANK YOU:-) Make it tight, The canvas sags if you do not. With Practice it gets easier.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Hey Dan,
From an …
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.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Nice vid. Is …
Nice vid. Is giclee paper? Didn’t know you could stretch it. Cool.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
SOMEBODY woke up on …
SOMEBODY woke up on the wrong side of the bed today.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
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December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Great job! I use a …
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!
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Split a 2 x 4 down …
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.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Fantastic! just …
Fantastic! just wondering what was the gage of the timber and how did you get it customised?
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Get an Epson large …
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.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
how cool this is …
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
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
what brand of …
what brand of varnish is that
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
can u varnish paper …
can u varnish paper prints
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
try an electric …
try an electric stapler too
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
I have to say about …
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 8×10 to 36×48
I can stretch about 50+ paintings in a day.
You did a great job but you might want to look into a machine.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
If you ever get …
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.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
I use a lacquer …
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.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
What do you suggest …
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
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Thanks for the demo …
Thanks for the demo. Nicely done.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Very Nice thanks …
Very Nice thanks for sharing!
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
thanks for the demo …
thanks for the demo..it was really nicely done..