Canvas Stretching Techniques

How to video: How to stretch canvas. Many artists and photographers want to know how to stretch their own canvas. It's easy to do, and if you're trying to resell giclee prints, then stretching your own canvas is a great way to keep costs down. it's simple and can be done with a few hand tools - an exacto knife, a small hammer, a staple gun, and canvas pliers. There's really no need for large and expensive equipment such as a canvas stretching machine in order to do a great job.
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[@mainecanvas5828]

If you are going to make an instructional video you should at least learn how to use the canvas pliers properly.

[@BellevueFineArtRepro]

I often use the pliers upside down on purpose. When you're trying to tug on the canvas a little bit to tighten it, it's often easier and the handles stay clear of the canvas instead of pointing downward into the back of the frame. There's a reason I do it that way.
If you're going to make comments on instructional videos, you should at least learn how to be civil not post dumb ass trollish comments.

[@torim4885]

Thank you! What brand of canvas stapler do you recommend?

[@cybercicada]

Thank you. This was very helpful for me and my stretching produced a very 'almost professional' looking outcome!

[@titanblack5770]

lol

[@rolran1493]

Thanks video was helpful , although still struggling to make the corners look neat and professional...