Also sometimes they fall out or get lost. You can prevent this by drilling a hole in them, threading some fishing line thru, and tying the loose end under a tack or staple to the back of the stretcher
These are called keys and it's best to drill holes in them and tack them down with a fishing line if you uses them because over time they can fall out and doing the fishing line and tack treatment keeps them from getting caught between the canvas and stretcher.
Framed a canvas from 1940 that had their wood wedges falling out. I knew it wouldn't stay in if i put them back since only two were left but i slid them into their respective corners anyways. Good to know what they're for
Check out some of the videos by Baumgartner Art Restorations . Julian is an amazing craftsman and restorer and he has great explanations of using the canvas stretcher. It’s also amazing to see the many meticulous steps involved to conserve art. The videos are also very soothing and relaxing.
I saw a tiktok showing how to prepare your canvas and I was like f*** cause I do usually just throw them away. I ended up using popsicle sticks as a replacement- it worked at least 😅
My favorite way to strengthen a canvas is spread modge podge or puzzle glue evenly onto the back of the canvas! Make sure it dries (usually a day to dry) and it takes away the give in the canvas
I’m so dumb 😭 I paint a lot and I never knew what these were so I just collected a shit ton of them to make bird houses for the cardinals that live outside my house-
I always put them in before painting because my art teacher told me it's good to put them in before starting so the paint would be to heavy on the canvas because i tend to be a person using lots if paint to great 3D art
I just used to use water on the back to tighten it. If it’s really floppy or i had a dent, water mixed with a small amount of pva glue. Usually i was stretching my own canvases, or i simply list the little wooden spacers for bought canvases.
I always glued them in and used them to hang it so it wouldn't fall off the wall. Nails slide into the gaps really snuggly when you put two of the slats together lol
Why have I never bought a canvas that came with these? Also you can spray the entire back with water in a spray bottle and when it dries it will retighten
None of mine have cone with these i wish they did tho i usually sketch everything out first and tend to earse alot and i draw pretty heavy so mine gets stetched a bit not to much but you can notice it
Omg I was so curious about them before, SO THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE FOR
…sp? tf does that mean
Learned this watching art restoration vids:) thanks Baumgartner Restorations🙏😌
Omgggg baumgartner mentioned. Learned this from the same guy 😂
Those are actually a snack for when you’re painting, a good source of fiber
Like gum
Also sometimes they fall out or get lost. You can prevent this by drilling a hole in them, threading some fishing line thru, and tying the loose end under a tack or staple to the back of the stretcher
I see that you, too, are a person of culture.
No staples….
I understand this reference
Wish I cared enough about something this much ❤ I’d just glue it in there
Or just use wood glue
Learnt this from baumgartner restorations :D
Same! 😂 I was hoping for some fishing line and a tack. So a lost key doesn’t telegraph to the front….
Same😂
SAME
Same! Keys!
sameeeee
Omg this is like the best kept secret or some shit cause I never gotten a good explanation on what these were for 😂😳🙈 this was helpful thanks!
No problem!
That's a shame seems like something people should tell others when they ask
Great to know❤❤❤
I'm not a painter I've never painted anything but for some reason I just automatically knew they were shims
I found these in the closet when i was cleaning out the "entertainment" room in my house. So glad i didn't throw them away!
These are called keys and it's best to drill holes in them and tack them down with a fishing line if you uses them because over time they can fall out and doing the fishing line and tack treatment keeps them from getting caught between the canvas and stretcher.
Yea the thing that shocked me the most was the beautiful realistic painting 🖼
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Ohhhh! It tightens front to back! Im such an idiot! Always thought it somehow worked side to side.
Ow that’s what was. I find does around my school quite often before
Framed a canvas from 1940 that had their wood wedges falling out. I knew it wouldn't stay in if i put them back since only two were left but i slid them into their respective corners anyways. Good to know what they're for
Finally someone talks about it thank you😊
Thanks.
I use them to paint with or I add hot glue and make random stuff with them😊
There is a spray that you can use on the back of them as well. Have used it on finished pieces with no issues.
Thank you akways wondered
Cool
Check out some of the videos by Baumgartner Art Restorations . Julian is an amazing craftsman and restorer and he has great explanations of using the canvas stretcher. It’s also amazing to see the many meticulous steps involved to conserve art. The videos are also very soothing and relaxing.
You can also spray the back of a loose canvas with a mist of water, and it will tighten, but use it gently with finished pieces
I use them on canvas but also used them for wood burning 🔥
Thank youhhh
I saw a tiktok showing how to prepare your canvas and I was like f*** cause I do usually just throw them away. I ended up using popsicle sticks as a replacement- it worked at least 😅
Thank you, I have been wondering this for a while, and could not find information about it.
Finally I know what they're for!
My mind blown... I used them to paint once edges... Thanks for the video
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you!
Also a heavier handed painter and I think its us who learn this much sooner :D
oh my gosh this is so helpfyl
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That’s so cool! There’s also a spray that you can buy to help the canvas tighten if you don’t have those
THIS IS BASICS 101. C’mon guys.
Thank you so much for this one!
You're so welcome!
Thanks for solving this mystery for me
Anytime 😂
I always wondered 🤔 Now I know 😅 Thank you❤
Thank you so much for the tip🎉
I've had them in my pencil case from my first canvas i did 2 years ago
Thank u !!, ive watched several tutorials but this was helpful the most
Glad it helped!
I literally didn't even notice them until you showed me them just now 😅
❤Thanks so much. Now I know.😊
Happy to help!
My favorite way to strengthen a canvas is spread modge podge or puzzle glue evenly onto the back of the canvas! Make sure it dries (usually a day to dry) and it takes away the give in the canvas
I use them in my minatures😂 but also for their intended purpose ❤
LoL yes, because thats what they are for ! i also use them to protect the vice lamp from damaging the table.
Those are keys for the frame to increase stretch tension of the canvas
They're called " keys " and she is absolutely correct.
You can also paint the back of the canvas with a similar color 💖
I only knew this by watching art restoration videos
Thank you!!!!!!😮
You're welcome! ☺️
I always thought they were stands and was confused on how to get them at an angle 😂
I got a new canvis and this helped soo much❤❤
I’m so glad !! 🤗
Oh, I figured most people knew what they were.
Oh interesting. I always wondered what they were for 😅
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I have always wanted to know what they were for. I knew they had a purpose, but i couldn't figure it out. Thank you for this.❤
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Oohhhhhhh! 😮😅 i never knew what those were 4 so i just throw them away!!😅😂
I want to know that how you print your paintings onto other canvas once it's made on stretched Canvas
Please provide some information!
I was just about to throw them 😅
I’m so dumb 😭 I paint a lot and I never knew what these were so I just collected a shit ton of them to make bird houses for the cardinals that live outside my house-
I always put them in before painting because my art teacher told me it's good to put them in before starting so the paint would be to heavy on the canvas because i tend to be a person using lots if paint to great 3D art
Thank You for this 👍👍👍❤️
You're welcome 😊
I have never seen those in my life 😂
And now I know what the things in my draw are for 😂 🙌👍🏻
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Ooh, I learned about those on Baumgartner Restoration! They're called keys. So cool!
I've always kept mine in a jar
Also called keys
Thanks
MY MIND IS BLOWN
I just use them to mix paint 😂
Thank you ❤ I have a drawer full of these things 🙆♀️
You’re welcome 😊
They're actually called keys!
I already knew this but I usually just use them to mix my paint
I just used to use water on the back to tighten it. If it’s really floppy or i had a dent, water mixed with a small amount of pva glue. Usually i was stretching my own canvases, or i simply list the little wooden spacers for bought canvases.
Not an artist but i knew this woo
Thank you soo much now i can finally sleep at night 😅😊
Glad I could help!
OMG your painting was actually amazing no your amazing IDK YOUR BOTH AMAZING LIKE HOWWWW 😲
😝🤗🤗🤗🤗🩷 thank you!!
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I get the old water bottle out and lightly spray the back of the canvas. Tightens up the springy canvas every time.
Great tip 👍
Omg thanks I git canvas the other day I saw them and I jused tost them but I used ti think they for a canvas stand
I can’t believe people don’t know this.. thanks for opening more minds❤
Yeah that saved my life 🌚
Thanks for telling it. I also didn't know about it. 😅😅😅😅
No problem 😊
i used those for my history project.. (those things were a wooden wall)
I’ve been hammering them in pretty tightly. Tap on front till you hear a soft drum sound instead of a flat thud sound.
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Tell me most people who paint didn't went to art school without telling me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
OOOOOHHHH
Ohhhhhhh
Canvas Keys 🔑 or
Canvas Stretcher Keys 🔑
You tap them in with a small
hammer & you can see the
slack or wrinkles come out ~
I put them in once my piece has fully dried. I have a stash as well jic.
How do people not know that, I am surprised
I always glued them in and used them to hang it so it wouldn't fall off the wall. Nails slide into the gaps really snuggly when you put two of the slats together lol
No way I have them all over my room I didn't know that
Oooh i just was like okie what do i do sith this hmmm i know lets put it in a draw and forget about it😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
I always thought they were little snack for me 😢
Baumgartner restorations attaches them to the main frame with fishing line so they don’t get lost
That’s a lovely idea 😊
Thanks now I now
Why have I never bought a canvas that came with these? Also you can spray the entire back with water in a spray bottle and when it dries it will retighten
Half of them ALWAYS fall out lol
None of mine have cone with these i wish they did tho i usually sketch everything out first and tend to earse alot and i draw pretty heavy so mine gets stetched a bit not to much but you can notice it
After using the wedges can we use canvas for texture art? Will it crack ?
I just made them into a little grave yard and gave the diorama to my art teacher mom. The disappointment she felt was immeasurable.