Information on Stretching Marine Canvas
Marine canvas is different from what you buy in the fabric store. It has a thick texture and extra tight weave. You stretch it using the same technique as for other canvas.
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Canvas Material
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Not all marine canvas is made out of cotton. Some is made of acrylics, polyester, blends or other materials. You want to make sure you get cotton for stretching.
Supplies
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To stretch you will need stretcher bars, an upholstery stapler and canvas pliers.
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Construction
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After putting the stretcher bars together, staple one side of the canvas to one bar, and then repeat on the opposite side. Next staple the remaining two sides.
Tightness
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Make sure to pull the canvas as taut as possible, using the canvas pliers as you staple each staple 1 to 2 inches apart.
Preservation
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A layer of gesso needs to be applied to the canvas after it's stretched to keep the paint from coming in contact with the canvas.
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