QUICK 🎨 TIP || What Are Canvas Wedges For?

The ultimate question! Do you use canvas wedges or do you toss them aside?
@dorisroseart

[@honeybellebuzlucay5867]

Omg I was so curious about them before, SO THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE FOR

[@elissalesse8320]

…sp? tf does that mean

[@ani989]

Learned this watching art restoration vids:) thanks Baumgartner Restorations🙏😌

[@rachela1170]

Omgggg baumgartner mentioned. Learned this from the same guy 😂

[@nerd_world8919]

Those are actually a snack for when you’re painting, a good source of fiber

[@argella1300]

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

[@Griffologee]

I see that you, too, are a person of culture.

[@Miya-Miya24]

No staples….

[@sleepy6147]

I understand this reference

[@NickiMinajNewSongs]

Wish I cared enough about something this much ❤ I’d just glue it in there

[@dezz4359]

Or just use wood glue

[@Polishedandperfected]

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!

[@dorisroseart]

No problem!

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

That's a shame seems like something people should tell others when they ask

[@athensmorningstar7809]

Learnt this from baumgartner restorations :D

[@yland6003]

Same! 😂 I was hoping for some fishing line and a tack. So a lost key doesn’t telegraph to the front….

[@W-I463]

Same😂

[@persialionheart]

SAME

[@GL17CHY]

Same! Keys!

[@celiaalvarez1270]

sameeeee

[@crazycatmom420]

I'm not a painter I've never painted anything but for some reason I just automatically knew they were shims

[@preetisainia3538]

Yea the thing that shocked me the most was the beautiful realistic painting 🖼

[@dorisroseart]

😝🤗

[@whoisharo4689]

Ohhhh! It tightens front to back! Im such an idiot! Always thought it somehow worked side to side.

[@CaptainAlexGrayson]

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

[@munchyy_]

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!

[@bamboo9630]

Finally I know what they're for!

[@blackghostart308]

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.

[@SwapkillProject863]

Ow that’s what was. I find does around my school quite often before

[@deathxdisco]

Also a heavier handed painter and I think its us who learn this much sooner :D

[@margehaiduc9096]

Great to know❤❤❤

[@horrorvictim]

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 😅

[@katmandudawn8417]

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.

[@mkay2925]

There is a spray that you can use on the back of them as well. Have used it on finished pieces with no issues.

[@sentfrombeyond2762]

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

[@Bri-hp4sx]

That’s so cool! There’s also a spray that you can buy to help the canvas tighten if you don’t have those

[@Cedar_Blossom1830]

I always thought they were stands and was confused on how to get them at an angle 😂

[@lutrueson9000]

LoL yes, because thats what they are for ! i also use them to protect the vice lamp from damaging the table.

[@kris_kreations]

Thank you, I have been wondering this for a while, and could not find information about it.

[@lynniebean]

I use them on canvas but also used them for wood burning 🔥

[@ickiemickie]

I literally didn't even notice them until you showed me them just now 😅

[@annabethchase4582]

oh my gosh this is so helpfyl

[@dorisroseart]

🤗🤗

[@SelfQueen1S43]

I was just about to throw them 😅

[@juliebaxter7152]

I use them in my minatures😂 but also for their intended purpose ❤

[@Takemichihanagaki]

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

[@_J_i_N_x_s_u_r_p]

I've had them in my pencil case from my first canvas i did 2 years ago

[@mossy2313]

You can also paint the back of the canvas with a similar color 💖

[@DannyExe-sn2gj]

My mind blown... I used them to paint once edges... Thanks for the video

[@dorisroseart]

You’re welcome 😊

[@umasankar515]

Thank you so much for the tip🎉

[@robinhawkins3801]

Thanks.

[@Sunnyraycreates1750]

Cool

[@kodakoala]

Thank you akways wondered

[@zanderg7048]

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

[@dawnmichelle4403]

Ooh, I learned about those on Baumgartner Restoration! They're called keys. So cool!

I always wondered 🤔 Now I know 😅 Thank you❤

[@Wild_Paws318]

i used those for my history project.. (those things were a wooden wall)

[@someonewbigdreams]

Thank u !!, ive watched several tutorials but this was helpful the most

[@dorisroseart]

Glad it helped!

[@gamblekallee20]

Oohhhhhhh! 😮😅 i never knew what those were 4 so i just throw them away!!😅😂

[@livewellwitheds6885]

I have never seen those in my life 😂

[@kriskross6934]

I only knew this by watching art restoration videos

[@_.Skylar._quit]

Yeah that saved my life 🌚

[@mateeeeeo]

I already knew this but I usually just use them to mix my paint

[@darioscomicschool1111]

Thank you so much for this one!

[@dorisroseart]

You're so welcome!

[@leocervidae]

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.

[@froggedupp]

MY MIND IS BLOWN

[@joijoi617]

THIS IS BASICS 101. C’mon guys.

[@ahmedmagdy-ju3gf]

Thank youhhh

[@I_am_Lauren]

Oh, I figured most people knew what they were.

[@Itried13712]

I got a new canvis and this helped soo much❤❤

[@dorisroseart]

I’m so glad !! 🤗

[@m.sunshinestarchild5119]

Thank you!

[@spacezombie99]

Thanks for solving this mystery for me

[@dorisroseart]

Anytime 😂

[@tristawiles5015]

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.❤

[@dorisroseart]

❤️

[@LeaxEditz]

Oh interesting. I always wondered what they were for 😅

[@dorisroseart]

🤗

[@TheColourfulSidetwitch]

OOOOOHHHH

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Not an artist but i knew this woo

[@kate_editzzz3454]

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

[@eliaqeemgigie3822]

❤Thanks so much. Now I know.😊

[@dorisroseart]

Happy to help!

[@Suflers570]

I’ve been hammering them in pretty tightly. Tap on front till you hear a soft drum sound instead of a flat thud sound.

[@jennuurr4019]

And now I know what the things in my draw are for 😂 🙌👍🏻

[@dorisroseart]

😝

[@ratatacord9426]

No way I have them all over my room I didn't know that

[@1755ma]

I get the old water bottle out and lightly spray the back of the canvas. Tightens up the springy canvas every time.

[@dorisroseart]

Great tip 👍

[@Dinnonuggsruby]

I've always kept mine in a jar

[@icynighte_4736]

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

[@frogs2822]

I just use them to mix paint 😂

[@-LeeBerry-]

OMG your painting was actually amazing no your amazing IDK YOUR BOTH AMAZING LIKE HOWWWW 😲

[@dorisroseart]

😝🤗🤗🤗🤗🩷 thank you!!

[@-LeeBerry-]

​@@dorisroseart❤❤❤

[@lilyanaschannel]

Thank you soo much now i can finally sleep at night 😅😊

[@dorisroseart]

Glad I could help!

[@johnsterling9455]

They're called " keys " and she is absolutely correct.

[@myfaithlove9393]

Thank You for this 👍👍👍❤️

[@dorisroseart]

You're welcome 😊

[@SuAndFox]

I put them in once my piece has fully dried. I have a stash as well jic.

[@hhehedhhdsh]

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😂😂😂😂

[@dorisroseart]

😂😂😂

[@LaPrimaRara]

Thank you!!!!!!😮

[@dorisroseart]

You're welcome! ☺️

[@kd1687]

Thank you ❤ I have a drawer full of these things 🙆‍♀️

[@dorisroseart]

You’re welcome 😊

[@drawingminatiofficial]

❤

[@dorisroseart]

🤗

[@blackmoon483]

Those are keys for the frame to increase stretch tension of the canvas

[@flurpurr]

Ohhhhhhh

[@TariniPamindi-gj2el]

Thanks for telling it. I also didn't know about it. 😅😅😅😅

[@dorisroseart]

No problem 😊

[@avneet__kaur]

I want to know that how you print your paintings onto other canvas once it's made on stretched Canvas
Please provide some information!

[@zenosyeetgalvus]

I always thought they were little snack for me 😢

[@koolwaterwoman]

Thanks

[@CRAITZART]

Also called keys

[@zayemanahin5278]

Thanks now I now

[@es.ist.in.meiner.Seele.]

Fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire ❤

[@4ivan211]

How do people not know that, I am surprised

[@erikas.6790]

Tell me most people who paint didn't went to art school without telling me 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Moon_sleepy1]

I’m just about to prep my canvas and I know what they are I just have no clue how to put them in ✋😂

[@thickandfuzzyblanket]

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

[@crazydragy4233]

Half of them ALWAYS fall out lol

[@czroberts3806]

Canvas Keys 🔑 or
Canvas Stretcher Keys 🔑
You tap them in with a small
hammer & you can see the
slack or wrinkles come out ~

[@TheGrossDemon]

Ive never recieved those things and now feel like ive been robbed!

[@veebeelights]

They're actually called keys!

[@Fenrires]

Baumgartner restorations attaches them to the main frame with fishing line so they don’t get lost

[@dorisroseart]

That’s a lovely idea 😊

[@FishHatFish]

I just made them into a little grave yard and gave the diorama to my art teacher mom. The disappointment she felt was immeasurable.

[@woodyfrombfdi]

honestly i just paint on them

[@ruvanshirani1457]

How to cut this joint.plz explain

[@msmockturtle4921]

I THOUGHT THESE WERE WEIRD POPSICLE STICKS! I HAVE SO MANY 😅

[@dorisroseart]

😝