Question Faux Canvas

[Jason]

A customer has presented me with (what in my opinion is) a faux canvas that her daughter purchased in Italy at a street market. It appears to be a mass produced item that is printed on canvas material. There is absolutely no room for streching the item as it has only a 1/4" white border. What method would be best for mounting and framing this item? Can it be drymounted? Hinged? Can it be matted and put under glass, or will it off-gas?

Thanks in advance for any information.

 

[johnny]

Kool Tack has a product called E2 which has an extra aggressive bond suitable for canvas prints, if you think that's indeed what this is and if it will stand up to about 150 to 160 degree heat for a minute.

 

[Jerry Ervin]

Fabric adhesive rolled onto Gator Board is your best bet. The Gator can be a little pricey though.

Weight it with a big piece of glass and you are golden.

I have also mounted many a cheap canvas to Masonite from Lowe's.

 

[echavez123]

Fabric adhesive (Frank's) over masonite will work. You will never be able to remove the canvas, but that should not be an issue.

 

[Jason]

The Grumble community never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for the tips. Is matboard and gladd fine for this as well?

Thanks.
Jason

 

[Jeff Rodier]

It is simply a Giclee (Ink Jet Print) on canvas.


Every time I hear an artist say "Giclee" I see the clip from the Nutty Professor in my head where Eddie Murphy plays multiple carachters.

Hercules, Hercules, Hercules

 

[Libbylady]

You can treat this as a print with mat & glass, or mount to a backing and frame as if it is a painting. Don't worry about stretching it... customer will appreciate a lower cost!

 

[neilframer]

Be careful if it is a Giclee. I have seen some in the past that are NOT sealed and if you get water (as in water based adhesive, etc.) on it, it could run.
You might test the very corner edge with a moistened Q-tip and see if it rubs right off. I've seen some that will do that.

 

[homeaccents]

For these "giclee" prints on canvas, I usually use Crescent Perfect mount, then put in the vacuum for about 3mins no heat. The bond is permanent, and usually my customers prefer that, but they can be hinged with linen and matted if your customer wants a non-permanent solution.