Question Gallery wrap

[canada framer]

I usually do all the canvasses by myself by hand but the gallery ones i occasionaly have the company that prints them for me strech them as well....the question is :
Whats the best way to finish the corners? do i need to cut a little bit off?
ive seen some gallery wraps that the corners are not to bulky, does that mean they were cut in a certain way?
Thank you.

 

[Candy]

Just a guess, but I would bet that the wraps that are done for you are done by machine.

 

[RParrish]

It's all in the fold.

 

[CAframer]

Lots of wall decor type gallery wraps have cut corners.

 

[FrameMakers]

On the ones that I print, I make a slice in the corner where the 45 degree folds. No material is removed, but the layers of canvas are much flatter then if that were a fold.

On other peoples work, I just fold it and let it be bulky.

 

[Rob Markoff]

On thicker canvas I also carve out the corner of the stretcher bars so the fold lies below the level of the bars.

 

[canada framer]

On the ones that I print, I make a slice in the corner where the 45 degree folds. No material is removed, but the layers of canvas are much flatter then if that were a fold.

On other peoples work, I just fold it and let it be bulky.

Ok thats what i mean....how exactly do u cut it??

 

[echavez123]

Gallery wrapping correctly takes some practice. Best to take a class, such as those offered at WCAF or have an experienced framer demonstrate the technique. Then, practice will make you proficient. I saw two demos, and when I tried it, it wasnt the same. Many canvases later, I am still improving.

I find the fold needs to be done correctly without going over the edge. Also, clipping the excess will remove the bulk and give a smooth wrap.

ernesto