That is very poor advise without knowing the physical properties of the piece being stretched. We do not know it's age, medium used, tape of fabric, nor the condition of the image layer(s). Both PPFA instructors and art conservators will agree with my comment.You might first try spritzing/misting the along edges from the back with a little water from a spray bottle.
But only do so if you live and work in an environment that has a low enough humidity for it to dry within a few hours.
Thank you Jerry. Wetting the back of ANY canvas is an improper and dangerous technique. Advising one to do so (and accepting the advice) is bad practice.That is very poor advise without knowing the physical properties of the piece being stretched. We do not know it's age, medium used, tape of fabric, nor the condition of the image layer(s). Both PPFA instructors and art conservators will agree with my comment.
In what circumstance would you be comfortable wetting the back of a canvas?That is very poor advise without knowing the physical properties of the piece being stretched. We do not know it's age, medium used, tape of fabric, nor the condition of the image layer(s). Both PPFA instructors and art conservators will agree with my comment.
If you are not an art conservator who has the experience and equipment(EX: heated vacuum table), never. Note that a heated vacuum table is not the same machine as a picture framers vacuum press. In a conservation vacuum table the heat is applied to the back of the art support.In what circumstance would you be comfortable wetting the back of a canvas?
Personally, never.In what circumstance would you be comfortable wetting the back of a canvas?
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