Canvas Stretching

Part II: Finishing your canvas for hanging

In my previous DIY, I went through the process of coating a canvas print. Now let’s go on to the next step. Once you’ve allowed enough time for drying and outgassing of any volatile components, it’s time to wrap the canvas around your frame.

Frames

The first item to attend to in mounting your canvas is your choice of framing sticks, a detail that can derail your entire canvas print project! Too many photographers make an enormous mistake in not paying enough attention to this.

Basically there are two broad categories with framing sticks. You can either make them yourself or buy them custom cut to the size you want.