A: Hanging Instructions:
Attach a screw eye to each side of the back of the canvas. Attach the wire to both screw eyes (wire length may have to be adjusted depending on the style of hanging; portrait or landscape.) Then place a picture hanger hook approximately two inches from he left or right side of the corner so you can hang the wire that is attached to the canvas from it.
A:
Yes, please view the video shown below for an in-depth view about this product.
The History of Fredrix® Oil Primed Linen from Fredrix® Artist Canvas on Vimeo.
A: We recommend that you spray seal your paintings with 3 coats of a UV-protective sealer. There are several products available in aerosol form designed for use on paintings, pastels, and fine art prints. At least the first two layers should be a gloss spray, and (if you like a matte finish, have the last coat be with matte).
A: The benefits of watercolor canvas vs. paper are... - The colors are brighter (no absorption)
- The darks are stronger (no absorption)
- You don't need glass when framing
- You don't need a frame (if painted on stretched)
- Collectors don't like the weight, breakage, distorted glare, and reflection of glass
- All Standard size frames match stretched or panels of canvas
- Lighter weight makes them easier to handle especially with large sizes.
A:
We recommend mounting it to foamcore, masonite or mdf. Adhere it with spray adhesive or photomount and then frame it in a standard frame. In order to purchase frames go to www.tarapf.com. Note: Properly formulated adhesives, such as Lamin-all, ARE archival and will not cause discoloration of the pigments.
A:
We do not recommend using oil based (even if they are water soluable) paints on our watercolor canvas unless you add an extra layer of gesso to the canvas. You might ask yourself, is it still archival? Yes, if you use archival gesso and paints.
A: Pencil can be used to sketch your image before painting just like on paper, although it will not erase as completely
A: Any and all brands of watercolor and acrylic paints can be used on watercolor canvas; even pen and ink and watercolor pencils.
A: Yes, any of our canvases can be sanded. You should make sure not to "over-sand" which will cause damage to the actual fibers. Use at least a 120 grit or higher paper (the higher the grit number the finer the sandpaper). And we always recommend the use of a dust mask – especially if the canvas is one of the hand-primed linens or the Scarlet O'Hara.
We also recommend you use a mask with an "N95" rating which means it will trap at least 95% of the particles in the air down to a micron or so in size. This type of mask is generally available at hardware stores, major discount stores, and home improvement centers. They may be available at art supply houses as well.
A: We recommend mounting it to foamcore, masonite or mdf. Adhere it with spray adhesive or photomount and then frame it in a standard frame.
*Properly formulated adhesives, such as Lamin-all, ARE archival and will not cause discoloration of the pigments.
A: The smooth side is the side with the primer so you paint on that side.
A:
| Product |
Canvas Style |
Unprimed Weight |
Primed Weight |
| Fredrix Economy Panels |
575 |
3oz |
9oz |
| Fdx Archival Linen Panel |
190 |
7.4oz |
11oz |
| Fdx Archival Cotton Panel |
569 |
7oz |
12oz |
| Fdx Archival Oil-Primed Linen Panel |
125 |
6.8oz |
hand primed |
| Fdx Archival Watercolor Panels |
Watercolor |
5.7oz |
8oz |
A:
| Canvas |
Style |
Unprimed Weight
|
Primed Weight
|
| Cherokee |
901 |
5.8oz |
10oz |
| Red Lion Polyflax |
520 |
6.7oz |
10oz |
| Ultrasmooth |
ultrasmooth |
5.8oz |
11.2oz |
| Scholastic |
575 |
3oz |
9oz |
| Washington Square |
500 |
3.7oz |
9oz |
| Mural Portrait |
901 |
5.8oz |
10oz |
| Mural Polyflax |
Poly Mural |
6.5oz |
13oz |
| Jute, Alexander SP |
109SP |
10oz |
20oz |
| Antwerp SP |
190SP |
7.4oz |
11oz |
| Gwinnett |
5700 |
7.7oz |
11.2oz |
| Galicia |
588SP |
9oz |
13oz |
| Portrait |
589 |
7.2oz |
11oz |
| Sarasota |
582 |
6.8oz |
11oz |
| Carleton SP |
134SP |
8.7oz |
hand primed |
| Carleton DP |
134DP |
8.7oz |
hand primed |
| Flemish SP |
Flemish SP |
5.3oz |
hand primed |
| Flemish DP |
Flemish DP |
5.3oz |
hand primed |
| Kent SP |
125SP |
6.8oz |
hand primed |
| Kent DP |
124DP |
6.8oz |
hand primed |
| Ostend SP |
142SP |
9oz |
hand primed |
| Rix SP |
111SP |
8.9oz |
hand primed |
| Rix DP |
111DP |
8.9oz |
hand primed |
| Raw Linen |
136 |
7.4oz |
na |
| Raw Linen |
137 |
9oz |
na |
| Raw Linen Coarse |
138 |
9oz |
na |
| Raw Linen Smooth |
183 |
7.2oz |
na |
| Alabama |
583 |
3.5oz |
9oz |
| Dallas |
569 |
7oz |
12oz |
| Dixie |
123 |
12oz |
17.3oz |
| Knickerbocker |
574 |
5.7oz |
9oz |
| Pastel Velvet |
118 |
6.5oz |
hand primed |
| Scarlet O'Hara |
160SP |
6.5oz |
hand primed
|
| Tara |
70 |
6.5oz |
10.1oz |
| Tryon |
139 |
10oz |
15.2oz |
| Universal |
580 |
6.5oz |
10.1oz |
| Yankee |
122 |
7oz |
11.5oz |
| Watercolor Roll |
Watercolor |
5.7oz |
8oz |
A:
| Product |
Canvas Style |
Unprimed Weight |
Primed Weight |
| Red Label |
569 |
7oz |
12oz |
| Blue Label |
777 US |
5.2oz |
9.5oz |
| Green Label |
5700 |
7.7oz |
11.2oz |
| Gallerywrap |
569 |
7oz |
12oz |
| Creative Edge |
569 |
7oz |
12oz |
| Heavy Duty |
123 |
12oz |
17.3oz |
| Brushstrokes |
575 |
3oz |
9oz |
| Float |
569 |
7oz |
12oz |
| Watercolor |
Watercolor |
5.7oz |
8oz |
A: All of our canvas is primed in the USA. We carefully monitor and inspection all of our canvases so our priming is precise. You absolutely DO NOT need to add another layer of gesso to our canvases like you might have to add to other imported brands of canvases.
A: No, all of our stretched canvases are already primed and ready to be painted on.
A: No, our Archival Cotton, Linen and Oil Primed Boards are ready for you to paint on.
A:
| STRETCHED CAVNAS |
STYLE |
| Red Label |
569 |
| Blue Label |
777 Ultrasmooth |
| Green Label |
5700 |
| Gallerywrap |
569 |
| Creative Edge |
569 |
| Heavy Duty |
123 |
| Brushtrokes |
575 |
| Float |
569 |
| Watercolor |
Watercolor |
A: Yes, our Acrylic Primers are lead free.
A: We recommend that canvas always be stored as close to 75° F and 50 – 75% humidity as possible. Temperatures even 100° or a little higher are probably o.k. so long as the humidity is kept at a reasonable level (30 – 50% r.h.).
A: We use a animal hide glue as the sizing on oil-primed canvases.
A: Yes. Although common sense would dictate that no one eat the gesso or primed canvas, our acrylic gessos are "non-toxic" under current regulations. And the Titanium Oil Prime, applied to canvas, is also considered non-toxic. In addition, none of our canned products are toxic by regulation. This includes 4404, 4405, 4406, 4407, 4450, 4417, 4418, 95001, 95002, and 95003. Even the titanium oil prime, 4402, is not considered "toxic" in the liquid form, but I wouldn't bet my life on eating it. It certainly would make you sick. In the event that someone, especially a child, did eat any of these materials we should always recommend they seek immediate medical care to insure no ill-effects. All of our canned products have been evaluated under the "LHAMA" regulations. LHAMA is the acronym for Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act. The evaluation process is covered under ASTM D4236. All of these products carry a notation on their labels regarding this evaluation.
A: In general this product should be dry within 72 hours. Weather conditions can affect the dry-time, but in almost all cases you should be able to paint on it within two or three days unless you've applied a very heavy layer (which is NOT recommended as it will be much more likely to crack). This priming will "age" some even after the 72 hours or so, but not like a lead-pigmented oil prime will.
A: They are called Keys or Wedges. They are used to tighten the canvas. They are placed in the corner slots. You can place them in all four corners or just two of the corners.