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I think they are to tighten the canvas but I don’t know how to use them. any advise would be good!

I always throw them away. They go in the corners if you need to tighten up the canvas if humidity or lack of it causes the stretch to get a bit loose. A bit of water sprayed on the back does that also.
Tip: always lightly sand the gessoed canvas before painting, and choose portrait canvas for very detailed pieces. (this keeps your brushes from wearing out so fast. )

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1. ginger c Says:
   April 6th, 2010 at 11:44 am

   I always throw them away. They go in the corners if you need to tighten up the canvas if humidity or lack of it causes the stretch to get a bit loose. A bit of water sprayed on the back does that also.
   Tip: always lightly sand the gessoed canvas before painting, and choose portrait canvas for very detailed pieces. (this keeps your brushes from wearing out so fast. )
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