How to Stretch a Canvas

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After having built the frame, the canvas must be stretched to the right point around it.Below is a proven method for pulling canvas to cover every staple.

Steps

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  1. Step 1 Taglia il pezzo di tessuto almeno 15 cm più largo delle dimensioni del telaio (tenendo in considerazione il suo spessore).
    This will make it easier to stretch the canvas.
  2. Step 2 Posiziona la struttura centralmente al di sopra della tela tagliata.
  3. Step 3 Assicurati che la trama del tessuto sia allineata
    with the edge of the frame.
  4. Step 4 Inizia dal lato più lungo della tela.
    Fold it around the frame and, using a stapler, insert three staples in correspondence with the center of the side.
  5. Step 5 Ruota la tela
    . Alternatively, stand on the opposite side and pull it firmly, fold it around the frame and insert three more staples in correspondence with the first ones.
  6. Step 6 Posizionati su uno...
    Stand on one of the two remaining sides and pull the fabric tightly, fold it at the edge and insert two more staples in the center.
  7. Step 7 Esegui la stessa procedura per l'ultimo lato della tela.
  8. Step 8 Riposizionati sul primo lato e, partendo dal centro, tira un pezzo di tessuto alla volta e puntalo al telaio.
  9. Step 9 Ripeti la stessa operazione
    on the opposite side.
  10. Step 10 Continua a tendere e fissare il tessuto all'intelaiatura
    keeping the same order you started with. Alternatively you can start closer to the corners and move towards the center.
  11. Step 11 Continua
    to insert staples up to 10 cm from the corners.
  12. Step 12 Piega gli angoli nella maniera più adeguata
    and fix them. A good method is to fold the corner over on itself twice so that the edge is flush with the frame.
  13. Step 13 Tira gli angoli con forza
    , this is the final step and it is the most important.
  14. Step 14 Martella ogni graffetta finché non sarà a filo con il telaio.
  15. Step 15 Capovolgi la tela e batti con un dito nel centro.
    It should sound like a drum.It should be very tense.If the canvas has creases or isn't stretched tight enough, remove the staples and reseat it.It will sag further once painted.
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Advice

  • Spraying water, moisten the inside of the canvas.As it dries, it will shrink and stretch further.
  • Tearing excess fabric will be more precise than cutting it.
  • Canvas that have not been primed are easier to stretch.
  • Apply a quality primer.As it dries, it will further stretch the canvas.
  • Insert small wooden shims in the corners to stretch the canvas further.
  • Note:Office staplers are not suitable for this type of work.You will need a staple gun.
  • Be careful to properly align the fibers of the canvas with the frame, otherwise the sides of the frame may bend and the corners may slope upward.
  • There are special pliers (with a larger surface area to avoid tearing the canvas).They are available in art stores.
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Warnings

  • Wear gloves.If you work with bare hands, blisters may form.
  • Be careful of your fingers when using the stapler.
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Things you will need

  • Good quality raw painting canvas
  • Frame on which you can stretch the canvas
  • Staple shooter
  • Box of paper clips
  • Hammer
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