Thanks again.....I've now tried it out for myself and it works very well on ACM and is now much less costly and more customizable. I would add is that if using an older non-digital iron, the temperature fluctuations can be large as it cycles on and off. I started with too low a setting and was frustrated when nothing would happen. I got out a thermometer and realized the iron varying from 140 to 180 as it went through its cycle and moved it up just the tiniest amount. Then everything went very smoothly. When doing the linen pass, I would then kick it up just a tiny bit more and have not had any bubbles since.
I have not made my own yet. I am still setting up a shop in my garage but I am looking here on you tube at all sorts of ideas and methods. I must say your is one of the fastest, clearest to understand, and ABOVE ALL, you do not, REPEAT yourself over and over again. Sometimes the people on you tube must believe that everyone is stupid and must have words pounded into there heads or just like hearing themselves speak. Thank you for getting it done fast and straight to the point.
Hey, isn't it great that you can use the slider on the bottom of the screen to repeat anything you hear on RUclips?! Amanda Teicher makes my films. She's a professional journalist so she edits everything for clarity and brevity. Thank you so much for watching and for the encouragement! BTW I recently used BEVA film to make plein air panels of thin birch, aluminum, and Richeson MDF panels. It works very well.
Thank for sharing such a professional demonstration of your technique. I’ve been trying to mount linen on MDF using a similar adhesive film but, thanks to you, I’ve discovered the source of my problems. I haven’t been applying the adhesive before trying to iron the linen. I’ve just been sandwiching everything together and then ironing. It’s very hit and miss. Thank you again.
I've been chasing the best solution for pasting linen onto a wooden panel. Your video helped me solve that issue. Thank you so much for sharing the secret :)
I’ve used BEVA film with ACM panels with great success. I love how easy it is to custom cut panels to size with just a carpet knife to score them on both sides.
Best video on the application of Beva 371 film. Even though the demo is for canvas application on panel, the instruction is good also for relining canvas. Well explained covering all the necessary steps. Thanks!
You are most welcome! I appreciate your validation. I understand that BEVA 371 film was originally developed for relining canvas paintings and is considered an art conservator's material. I would think that a regular household iron would give the conservator more flexibility in temperature, pressure, and position. Thank you!
That's one of the best videos I've seen on the subject. I was thinking to really get that Beva Film and Linen to adhere, that I would have to buy a heat press. Those are are about $200 dollars USED if you can find them. Plus just having that large press around taking up space did not appeal to me. I'm tired of the glue method. It can be a mess and it's uneven at times. This method with just firm pressure, Beva Film, and a heat iron just looks better to me...... Thank you Melissa..
Im sorry I haven’t worked in egg tempera before. My experience is that you can use heavy or light fabrics with BEVA film because you never have to stretch the fabric . It’s perfect for delicate as well as heavy materials.
Here is the deal that nobody seems to mention in these art videos demonstrating gluing canvas onto panels. All canvas is porous. Even in this demo, you mentioned seeing the glue behind the canvas as shiny. Well, nothing keeps that glue from rising above the primed layer. Is probably less likely using this method. But I would err on gluing the canvas after it has been painted on so you avoid painting into glue, which in time will cause cracking. Just thought would mention this. Glue does not stick to a primed surface, at least not oil or alkyd.
Hi, Melissa. This video was really helpful as I’ve been learning to glue linen to panel, and I really appreciate your effort here. I’ve been trying the same process with aluminum composite panel (Dibond), rather than wood, but I’ve so far encountered nothing but disaster. The Dibond panel appears to be more sensitive to heat than I expected - I’ve found that the panel warps quite quickly when using the iron. That’s probably because the heat is too high, but lower heat settings on the iron don’t seem to activate the glue properly. 150 degrees is supposed to be the ideal temperature for the glue, but irons don’t have heat settings listed in degrees, so I don’t know exactly how much heat is being delivered at any given setting. Have you ever had similar trouble with your wood panels warping in response to heat? Have you ever tried Dibond, and abandoned it in favor of wood for these reasons? Anything that you could share might be really helpful toward solving this problem. Thanks very much for your time and for this insightful video!
Kit, I use American Easel cradled wood panels and they have never warped. I don't use Dibond because I don't want to have to frame my paintings for presentation. That being said, a lot of people think Dibond is a superb support. My friend, Amanda Teicher, would be very interested to know about the warping as she custom makes Dibond panels for artists and adheres linen to them. She has a RUclips channel and a business called Amanda's Panels, www.amandaspanels.com, where you can contact her and ask. All the best, Melissa
Thanks, Melissa and Kit. I do use aluminum composite panels, and I sell them to other artists in my area. when I adhere linen to my panels, I use acrylic mediums made by Golden: (1) Polymer Medium [gloss] or (2) Soft Gel [gloss]. I have tested BEVA 371 film on aluminum composite material with a household iron, and for me, it worked well. I've seen ACM panels react poorly to heat, but I believe that's because the heat was too high. Melissa's method could work on hardboard, ACM, birch panels, or even formaldehyde-free plywood. But I like ACM, because you can cut it with a utility knife to make custom sizes. Also, it doesn't expand or contract in response to changes in normal indoor temperature or relative humidity, making it a good choice for artists who are concerned about the longevity of their paintings. Dry oil paint and ACM behave in similar ways over time.
Since you wrote 2 years ago I have tried using this method with aluminum composite panels and it has worked beautifully for me. Try less heat--the lowest setting and make sure to use the silicone coated butcher paper barrier.
Without reading all the fine questions below, what would be your thoughts on mounting finished watercolors this way? I have been mounting my work on MDO with HB gel Medium with good results. I'd like to attempt this. Can I get the beva in small sheets for 11 x 14 with overage? I will search the product for more answers. Thanks
I buy BEVA in rolls so I can cut it to any size. My only concern with watercolor would be scorching the paper. To avoid discoloration I would do a sample / test to see if the heat discolors the paper. I have used gessoed BFK paper and the adhesion was good.
Constance Healey my friend, Amanda Teicher has a great RUclips video on buying, cutting, and priming Dibond/aluminum composite panel. Check it out! All you need is tape, a metal straight edge, and a box cutter.
excellent tutorial. thank you. question - have ever or do you know of anyone who has used beva 371 to mount oil paintings on paper onto a board with beva 371. i have 100 to 200 paintings 18" x 24" up to 36" x 48" paintings on paper that i want to mount on board. with that many i have been thinking about getting a heater vacuum table. can anyone help?
Jeff Tallman thank you for commenting and asking a really important question. Because a liquid adhesive would possibly cause your paper to buckle, the BEVA 371 film which liquifies only briefly might be the perfect solution for you! I would do a test with a sample and see how it works. I’ve never used a heated vacuum table so I can’t comment on that.
Hi Melissa, Thank you for the instructions! I was wondering if you might know if I can use BEVA film to attach a large 100 year old painting that was painted on an old cotton sheet instead of a canvas. The sheet is falling apart. I want to glue the painting onto a linen canvas so that I can stretch it onto a frame. Do you think BEVA would be something that would work for this? Thank so much in advance!
Melissa, thank you for the well-done video on the use of Beav 371. Do you know of how I might find additional instructional videos and information on the use of Beva 317 for the mounting fragile oil paintings (24" x 36") on paper by an important 20th-century painter? There are too many pieces to send to a conservator and I have been mounting prints and artworks for many years but don't feel comfortable out of the box mounting valuable artwork. My mountings over the years have been excellent and with a little help would feel comfortable doing it myself with the use of Beva 317. Any thoughts? Thank you. Jeff Tallman
I am thrilled to have seen your video and look forward to using BEVA 371 soon. Have you ever adhered your canvas to a board in order that you DO frame it? If so, can you share what is required for a board that will work and if there is a source. I feel like you have opened a door!!! Thank you!
I make my own panels that I frame using aluminum composite panel as well as birch panels and mdf panels. My favorite are the aluminum composite panels for longevity but for international travel and plein air painting I also use lightweight, thin birch panels. Remember to lightly sand the aluminum composite panels for good adhesion and seal the birch panels. Avoid using wet media on your panels like watercolor or acrylic washes as they tend to shrink the primed linen and cause it to pull away from the edges. I get my aluminum composite panels from Amanda’s Panels in Seattle. The birch panels are from Artist & Craftsman in Tacoma.
@@melissaweinman167 Thank you!!! I just checked my iron on the lowest setting and it reaches 190* which may be a bit hot. Is it possible to attach the film AFTER your oil painting is complete? I am guessing not. Is it possible to use the resin to secure a finished oil painting? I have used water color for years. My portrait commissions have all been done in pastel. The dust is such fine particulate and I am transitioning into oil. I had purchased some Centurion canvas pads to begin and then wondered what I could do with them later if the were actually successful pieces. I do appreciate the amazing video. You are a wonderful instructor!!!
@@averymaples8472 I have had wonderful success in using BEVA 371 film to adhere finished paintings to panel. Afterall, I think art conservators use it to re-line old canvases before repairing and restoring paintings. I am careful to make sure that the painting is dry to the touch. Any heavy impasto is going to be flattened, so be forewarned. I always use the silicone lined butcher paper as a barrier between my painting and my iron with the silicone toward the painting, which reduces the heat from the iron a bit and prevents sticking. If you think the iron is too hot at the lowest setting put two sheets of paper between the painting and the iron or simply move the iron faster and lighter over the surface.
@@melissaweinman167 WOW!!!! Now, Beva 371 is without a doubt definitely the product to use. I cannot think of any feature that would make it more perfect. I had wondered how conservators could remove it without heat but thought doing exactly the opposite as adhering it surely was not it. This is the very best!!! Brilliant! Thank you again. Off to order.
Thank you Melissa! Excellent video and wonderfully articulated. I am using ACM ...dibond... panel. I tried using an adhesive to mount my lead oil primed Portrait Linen, and ruins a few sheets as it had lots of air bubbles. I figured out a way in which that would not happen with my own strategy. My friend Nan told me about your video and the use of this method. I need to attach the linen to 20 x 30 and 24 x 36 sheets. Have you ever used dibond with be a film?
Hi Jimmy, I don't prime the linen myself anymore. I use either Centurion Acrylic primed linen, which has a white finish or the Caravaggio Acrylic Clear-primed portrait linen (fine weave), which gives me a neutral medium value linen surface on which to paint. Thanks for watching!
Hi! Thanks for your post. I followed these instructions to adhere linen to wood, using the thin beva film, and it came out quite well. Thanks! I'm curious, do you use the thin film or the thick film?
I don't get it. I personally don't like the patterning of linen/canvas texture because it looks so artificial. But even so, if a person wants that texture, just imprint that texture into your gesso.
A fine demonstration. You are very generous to share this method.
Thanks again.....I've now tried it out for myself and it works very well on ACM and is now much less costly and more customizable. I would add is that if using an older non-digital iron, the temperature fluctuations can be large as it cycles on and off. I started with too low a setting and was frustrated when nothing would happen. I got out a thermometer and realized the iron varying from 140 to 180 as it went through its cycle and moved it up just the tiniest amount. Then everything went very smoothly. When doing the linen pass, I would then kick it up just a tiny bit more and have not had any bubbles since.
I have not made my own yet. I am still setting up a shop in my garage but I am looking here on you tube at all sorts of ideas and methods. I must say your is one of the fastest, clearest to understand, and ABOVE ALL, you do not, REPEAT yourself over and over again. Sometimes the people on you tube must believe that everyone is stupid and must have words pounded into there heads or just like hearing themselves speak. Thank you for getting it done fast and straight to the point.
Hey, isn't it great that you can use the slider on the bottom of the screen to repeat anything you hear on RUclips?! Amanda Teicher makes my films. She's a professional journalist so she edits everything for clarity and brevity. Thank you so much for watching and for the encouragement! BTW I recently used BEVA film to make plein air panels of thin birch, aluminum, and Richeson MDF panels. It works very well.
Thank for sharing such a professional demonstration of your technique. I’ve been trying to mount linen on MDF using a similar adhesive film but, thanks to you, I’ve discovered the source of my problems. I haven’t been applying the adhesive before trying to iron the linen. I’ve just been sandwiching everything together and then ironing. It’s very hit and miss. Thank you again.
I've been chasing the best solution for pasting linen onto a wooden panel. Your video helped me solve that issue. Thank you so much for sharing the secret :)
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the great tutorial. I'll be applying this technique to ACM panels.
I’ve used BEVA film with ACM panels with great success. I love how easy it is to custom cut panels to size with just a carpet knife to score them on both sides.
Best video on the application of Beva 371 film. Even though the demo is for canvas application on panel, the instruction is good also for relining canvas. Well explained covering all the necessary steps. Thanks!
You are most welcome! I appreciate your validation. I understand that BEVA 371 film was originally developed for relining canvas paintings and is considered an art conservator's material. I would think that a regular household iron would give the conservator more flexibility in temperature, pressure, and position. Thank you!
Lovely. thank you for your informative demonsttration!
Proper and professional. Great demo!
Thanks for watching, Marc. I'm now experimenting with adhering linen to aluminum panels like Dibond using BEVA 371 film.
Does this work with pre primed linen? After adhering raw linen, would application of gesso cause rippling or interfere with the adhesive?
This is extraordinarily well presented.
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment!
That's one of the best videos I've seen on the subject. I was thinking to really get that Beva Film and Linen to adhere, that I would have to buy a heat press. Those are are about $200 dollars USED if you can find them. Plus just having that large press around taking up space did not appeal to me. I'm tired of the glue method. It can be a mess and it's uneven at times. This method with just firm pressure, Beva Film, and a heat iron just looks better to me...... Thank you Melissa..
+Anthony Johnson Thanks for your feedback. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try. If I can answer any questions, let me know.
Thank you Melissa....
Thank you...Melissa I wish I can see your art,love..Elisa
Elisa Finch Thanks so much for watching! So many of my paintings are in my videos but you can also see them at www.melissaweinman.com
You can also see my work at Joe Wade Fine Art in Santa Fe, NM, or Gail Severn Gallery in Ketchum, ID.
Thank you for this video, What is the best per GSM maximum should be linen to attach plywood in egg tempera? I am waiting for answering, thank you.
Im sorry I haven’t worked in egg tempera before. My experience is that you can use heavy or light fabrics with BEVA film because you never have to stretch the fabric . It’s perfect for delicate as well as heavy materials.
Here is the deal that nobody seems to mention in these art videos demonstrating gluing canvas onto panels. All canvas is porous. Even in this demo, you mentioned seeing the glue behind the canvas as shiny. Well, nothing keeps that glue from rising above the primed layer. Is probably less likely using this method. But I would err on gluing the canvas after it has been painted on so you avoid painting into glue, which in time will cause cracking. Just thought would mention this. Glue does not stick to a primed surface, at least not oil or alkyd.
Thank you for this Melissa. Can't wait to try this.
Glad you found it helpful! Have you made any panels, yet? How did it go?
It went great it works flawlessly. Thanks again.
Good presentation - you do a classy job
Thanks for this video, I would like to try this. Are you using the 1.0 mm or the 2.5 mm BEVA film?
Hi, Melissa. This video was really helpful as I’ve been learning to glue linen to panel, and I really appreciate your effort here. I’ve been trying the same process with aluminum composite panel (Dibond), rather than wood, but I’ve so far encountered nothing but disaster. The Dibond panel appears to be more sensitive to heat than I expected - I’ve found that the panel warps quite quickly when using the iron. That’s probably because the heat is too high, but lower heat settings on the iron don’t seem to activate the glue properly. 150 degrees is supposed to be the ideal temperature for the glue, but irons don’t have heat settings listed in degrees, so I don’t know exactly how much heat is being delivered at any given setting. Have you ever had similar trouble with your wood panels warping in response to heat? Have you ever tried Dibond, and abandoned it in favor of wood for these reasons? Anything that you could share might be really helpful toward solving this problem. Thanks very much for your time and for this insightful video!
Kit, I use American Easel cradled wood panels and they have never warped. I don't use Dibond because I don't want to have to frame my paintings for presentation. That being said, a lot of people think Dibond is a superb support. My friend, Amanda Teicher, would be very interested to know about the warping as she custom makes Dibond panels for artists and adheres linen to them. She has a RUclips channel and a business called Amanda's Panels, www.amandaspanels.com, where you can contact her and ask. All the best, Melissa
Thanks, Melissa and Kit. I do use aluminum composite panels, and I sell them to other artists in my area. when I adhere linen to my panels, I use acrylic mediums made by Golden: (1) Polymer Medium [gloss] or (2) Soft Gel [gloss]. I have tested BEVA 371 film on aluminum composite material with a household iron, and for me, it worked well. I've seen ACM panels react poorly to heat, but I believe that's because the heat was too high. Melissa's method could work on hardboard, ACM, birch panels, or even formaldehyde-free plywood. But I like ACM, because you can cut it with a utility knife to make custom sizes. Also, it doesn't expand or contract in response to changes in normal indoor temperature or relative humidity, making it a good choice for artists who are concerned about the longevity of their paintings. Dry oil paint and ACM behave in similar ways over time.
Since you wrote 2 years ago I have tried using this method with aluminum composite panels and it has worked beautifully for me. Try less heat--the lowest setting and make sure to use the silicone coated butcher paper barrier.
Without reading all the fine questions below, what would be your thoughts on mounting finished watercolors this way? I have been mounting my work on MDO with HB gel Medium with good results. I'd like to attempt this. Can I get the beva in small sheets for 11 x 14 with overage? I will search the product for more answers. Thanks
I buy BEVA in rolls so I can cut it to any size. My only concern with watercolor would be scorching the paper. To avoid discoloration I would do a sample / test to see if the heat discolors the paper. I have used gessoed BFK paper and the adhesion was good.
Hi thanks for the tip! Just wanted to know as for the linen fabric how many gsm is it ? Heavy medium or light ? Thanks again
I saw that you have done this method with an aluminum panel. How did you cut the aluminum panel? Thanks for the video.
Constance Healey my friend, Amanda Teicher has a great RUclips video on buying, cutting, and priming Dibond/aluminum composite panel. Check it out! All you need is tape, a metal straight edge, and a box cutter.
excellent tutorial. thank you. question - have ever or do you know of anyone who has used beva 371 to mount oil paintings on paper onto a board with beva 371. i have 100 to 200 paintings 18" x 24" up to 36" x 48" paintings on paper that i want to mount on board. with that many i have been thinking about getting a heater vacuum table. can anyone help?
Jeff Tallman thank you for commenting and asking a really important question. Because a liquid adhesive would possibly cause your paper to buckle, the BEVA 371 film which liquifies only briefly might be the perfect solution for you! I would do a test with a sample and see how it works.
I’ve never used a heated vacuum table so I can’t comment on that.
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for the instructions! I was wondering if you might know if I can use BEVA film to attach a large 100 year old painting that was painted on an old cotton sheet instead of a canvas. The sheet is falling apart. I want to glue the painting onto a linen canvas so that I can stretch it onto a frame. Do you think BEVA would be something that would work for this? Thank so much in advance!
This is what BEVA was made for: relining paintings that were deteriorating.
Melissa, thank you for the well-done video on the use of Beav 371. Do you know of how I might find additional instructional videos and information on the use of Beva 317 for the mounting fragile oil paintings (24" x 36") on paper by an important 20th-century painter? There are too many pieces to send to a conservator and I have been mounting prints and artworks for many years but don't feel comfortable out of the box mounting valuable artwork. My mountings over the years have been excellent and with a little help would feel comfortable doing it myself with the use of Beva 317. Any thoughts? Thank you. Jeff Tallman
You might just call Museum Services Corporation in Minneapolis and talk to them, if you haven't already done so. (651)450-8954
I am thrilled to have seen your video and look forward to using BEVA 371 soon. Have you ever adhered your canvas to a board in order that you DO frame it? If so, can you share what is required for a board that will work and if there is a source. I feel like you have opened a door!!! Thank you!
I make my own panels that I frame using aluminum composite panel as well as birch panels and mdf panels. My favorite are the aluminum composite panels for longevity but for international travel and plein air painting I also use lightweight, thin birch panels. Remember to lightly sand the aluminum composite panels for good adhesion and seal the birch panels. Avoid using wet media on your panels like watercolor or acrylic washes as they tend to shrink the primed linen and cause it to pull away from the edges. I get my aluminum composite panels from Amanda’s Panels in Seattle. The birch panels are from Artist & Craftsman in Tacoma.
@@melissaweinman167 Thank you!!! I just checked my iron on the lowest setting and it reaches 190* which may be a bit hot. Is it possible to attach the film AFTER your oil painting is complete? I am guessing not. Is it possible to use the resin to secure a finished oil painting? I have used water color for years. My portrait commissions have all been done in pastel. The dust is such fine particulate and I am transitioning into oil. I had purchased some Centurion canvas pads to begin and then wondered what I could do with them later if the were actually successful pieces. I do appreciate the amazing video. You are a wonderful instructor!!!
@@averymaples8472 I have had wonderful success in using BEVA 371 film to adhere finished paintings to panel. Afterall, I think art conservators use it to re-line old canvases before repairing and restoring paintings. I am careful to make sure that the painting is dry to the touch. Any heavy impasto is going to be flattened, so be forewarned. I always use the silicone lined butcher paper as a barrier between my painting and my iron with the silicone toward the painting, which reduces the heat from the iron a bit and prevents sticking. If you think the iron is too hot at the lowest setting put two sheets of paper between the painting and the iron or simply move the iron faster and lighter over the surface.
@@melissaweinman167 WOW!!!! Now, Beva 371 is without a doubt definitely the product to use. I cannot think of any feature that would make it more perfect. I had wondered how conservators could remove it without heat but thought doing exactly the opposite as adhering it surely was not it. This is the very best!!! Brilliant! Thank you again. Off to order.
What kind of scissor did you say?
Thank you Melissa! Excellent video and wonderfully articulated. I am using ACM ...dibond... panel. I tried using an adhesive to mount my lead oil primed Portrait Linen, and ruins a few sheets as it had lots of air bubbles. I figured out a way in which that would not happen with my own strategy. My friend Nan told me about your video and the use of this method. I need to attach the linen to 20 x 30 and 24 x 36 sheets. Have you ever used dibond with be a film?
I have attached the linen to dibond and found it works really well because the metal keeps the glue melted long enough to apply pressure evenly.
Were do you get bigger boards? Love this video great presentation.
very informative and the music is amazing.
Hi Melissa , nice step by step on how to mount your linen ... do you ever prime the linen yourself ? if so what do you use ? thanks
Hi Jimmy, I don't prime the linen myself anymore. I use either Centurion Acrylic primed linen, which has a white finish or the Caravaggio Acrylic Clear-primed portrait linen (fine weave), which gives me a neutral medium value linen surface on which to paint. Thanks for watching!
Hi! Thanks for your post. I followed these instructions to adhere linen to wood, using the thin beva film, and it came out quite well. Thanks! I'm curious, do you use the thin film or the thick film?
Thanks for watching and asking for clarification. I use the 54" wide 2.5 mil roll of BEVA 371 film.
Fabulous!
Ótima explicação ❤️ obrigado!
Appreciated
I don't get it. I personally don't like the patterning of linen/canvas texture because it looks so artificial. But even so, if a person wants that texture, just imprint that texture into your gesso.