Re: about pre-stretched canvases 587 by sarkana on 05/28/01 at 8:54 AM
Re: about pre-stretched canvases

you will save money by buying your own canvas and stretching it yourself. it's not hard. the majority of pre-stretched canvasses on the market are made for "student" use and probably won't last more than a semester. fredrix is probably the worst offender. : "How long I have to wait to start on a painting after priming the canvas with the oil primer?"actually, you *can* prime oil over acrylic gesso, but it's a bit like gilding a lily--it won't save a poor-quality canvas *and* you'll have to wait 2 weeks for it to dry. but a high-quality acrylic gesso (for canvas) will have good results too. start with the nicest art materials you can afford. that is the best way to ensure longevity in your artwork.


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Re: about pre-stretched canvases Howard Lute   Posted at: 07/09/01 (0)

Post a Followup 587"> sarkana"> sarkana_yahoo.comRe: about pre-stretched canvases_05/28/01 at 8:54"Re: about pre-stretched canvases"
: you will save money by buying your own canvas and stretching it yourself. it's not hard. the majority of pre-stretched canvasses on the market are made for "student" use and probably won't last more than a semester. fredrix is probably the worst offender. : "How long I have to wait to start on a painting after priming the canvas with the oil primer?"actually, you *can* prime oil over acrylic gesso, but it's a bit like gilding a lily--it won't save a poor-quality canvas *and* you'll have to wait 2 weeks for it to dry. but a high-quality acrylic gesso (for canvas) will have good results too. start with the nicest art materials you can afford. that is the best way to ensure longevity in your artwork.

 
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