What is Canvas Stretching?
Unframed paintings rarely look good from the side. Anyone who paints or goes to art galleries has probably noticed that the edges of the raw canvas look strikingly white against the colourful, painted front. It looks worse when bits of colour are found on the edges of the canvas during the painting process. This creates a design that is jerking against the painted front. The edges and edges of the canvas have hardly mattered in the past, but framed paintings are in vogue these days, as framing not only compliments a painting but also adds a layer of superiority. This is where canvas stretching comes in. A canvas stretching significantly helps in this process. The canvas is ready for protection and framing. Canvas stretching is the process of pulling a surface (made of cotton or linen cloth) around a wooden frame. It is usually secured on the back, although some prefer to secure it on the sides using staples, a metal strip, or tack. Finally, the canvas is primed with an oil-ba