Beth Ann
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May 24, 2006, 2:09 PM
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Definitely a more classy appearance. And you can charge alot more for it. Check out the prices of a local print place---the difference is astronomical. I think the "brush stroke" look is done with gel medium (?), and I found information a good while back on how to do this yourself. I tried it, but if I remember correctly, it tinted the picture down a good deal changing the tone pinkish, I think.
I have limited experience with this, but I'm sure you can find out more information on the web. My concern is the "life" of the canvas. The ones I did a couple of years ago still look the same, but I don't know what they will look like years from now. And Brack, I know from your posts you have a lot of integrity in your approach to business (a very admirable quality), so I know you would want to research regarding the canvas-print life, and let your customers know up front. Here's basically what I shared with them: I have sealed your canvas with a UV-protected coating, and from what I understand from my sources, this print should be to archival standards. But a 100 years down the road someone viewing the print may be able to tell it has aged. Of course, displaying your canvas out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat or cold is going to extend its life . . . blah, blah, blah
Stretching the canvas is necessary to place it in the open-back frames. I've taken frames that were not open-back and removed the easel thing, and the portrait fit great. Oh, you also need the brackets for keeping the stretched-canvas in the frame.
Here's more info. http://www.fredrixartistcanvas.com/ I think I called the stretcher-bars the wrong thing in my previous post.
Here's a source for the stretcher bars -- http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/...log.cfm?cata_id=1331 which can be a pain to get at a perfect 90 degree angle---or maybe that comes with more experience. But worth it, of course.
Canvas Pliers . . . http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/...log.cfm?cata_id=1329 There are other styles and brands available.
Frame clips for the stretcher bars are like this: http://www.artxpress.com/...;czuid=1119901935158
I don't know about any of these places. I buy my materials locally. But at least they give you an idea of what you are looking for.
I hope this helps. Let me know how it turns out. (BTW, you've given me the bug to do this again. All the more reason to invest in a high-def camera for a good frame grab, and then print a canvas for $, huh? The images on my homepage are from an old Sony handicam, and I actually printed, stretched, and framed an 8 X 10 for the B&G and MOG. They LOVED it! Very little investment -$15 each tops-, and it was lagniappe for them.)
Take care,
Beth Ann
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I've even bought a "nice" wooden frame from Wal-mart. 
