Re: mounting canvas onto board

In Reply to: Re: mounting canvas onto board posted by Loretta on 05/02/00 at 7:02 PM:

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: #1. Should the canvas be stretched over the board while it is being glued?

Don't pull it under tension. Just press it down and let the adhesive do the job.

: #2. Is it a good idea to mount a painting in progress in this way, or is it better to wait until the painting is finished?

It shouldn't matter unless you prefer the feel of a solid backing while painting. In that case, mount is before finishing. On smaller canvases (under 40") I tack them to a board and complete them and then stretch them. That allows me to paint past the edges and creates a more spontaneous looking piece.

 
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