Recent experiments with cloth density and ground layers, has given telling results under magnification. For example, 340g Cotton Duck with standard 2 coats Acrylic Primer reveals a rough or ‘toothy’ finish, with prominent cotton fibres. The same material prepared with an acrylic size or glue coat, before
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And on the subject of unwanted bugs … the wood we use, Obeche, has many desirable properties for manufacturing artist’s canvases and frames; stable, light weight, knot-free, easy to machine and sustainable. But it turns out wood-borer love it too. As such all timber must be kiln-dried
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The preparation of Oil Grounds as done the traditional way is an art in itself, and a well prepared ground forms a fundamental component of canvas preparation for an oil painting … get it wrong and the surface will be thirsty and brittle … get it right
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Unusual shaped artists canvases – creative shapes dreamed by artists from round or oval to pentagonal or to any other completely random shapes
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See is the latest list of available discounted canvases … using local materials and imported linens … from small to very big!
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Belgian Linens have historically been limited to 2.1 meter wide rolls – we are happy to now offer 3 meter wide Universal Primed Belgium Linen. For artists wanting to work on a very large format, this quality can be stretched onto a 2.8 x 2.8m+ stretcher frame.
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Winsen’s Canvases will assist with the transportation of valued artworks or prints domestically … with our large, closed cabin delivery vehicle, we are able to assist with transporting your artworks or prints, canvases or frames in and around Gauteng. All pieces will be wrapped and secured, ensuring
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The manufacturing of a large canvas was made possible using aluminium as the support structure. At 2.9meters high and 6meters across, this must surely be one of the largest stretched canvases produced in South Africa. The strength of aluminium over longer lengths made it ideal for the project, and of course having 3meter wide Polyester canvas also helps!
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We were delighted to have the recent opportunity to give Art canvases to the children of Nokuphila School. Under LoveTrust, the school aims to provide quality education to the poorest of the poor in Tembisa and surrounds. Who knows … there could be a great future artist
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