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Paulette Pyron

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At the PPFA /WCAF show there were several references made to "YES! It is ok to glaze canvas!" I tried to inquire more but didn't get very far. I have a canvas piece in my shop that my customer wants matted and framed and glazed. In our reference books it says not to glaze canvas. Does anyone have new information on glazing canvas and if so how are you going to mount it to fit within a frame? Just needing to know so I can get started on this piece. It is not an original or anything like that. It is actually a print on canvas. It does have sentimental value to the customer.
 
Time for a new book. Glazing has been accepted and in high end art cases preferred for some time now. If it is stretched matting is a problem but as long as the customer is aware of the issues just do it. If stretched you should use liner and filet to get your mat effect.
 
If I have my facts right that CPF standards would dictate the answer of "yes" to glaze oil paintings.

From a Conservation/Preservation stance that is the best method.
 
Paulette Pyron said:
At the PPFA /WCAF show there were several references made to "YES! It is ok to glaze canvas!" I tried to inquire more but didn't get very far. I have a canvas piece in my shop that my customer wants matted and framed and glazed. In our reference books it says not to glaze canvas. Does anyone have new information on glazing canvas and if so how are you going to mount it to fit within a frame? Just needing to know so I can get started on this piece. It is not an original or anything like that. It is actually a print on canvas. It does have sentimental value to the customer.
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Yes, time to get a new book. I recommend the PPFA Guidelines for Framing Works on Canvas, available through the PPFA website. Published in 2011, it's the most up-to-date work I know of.

Is it stretched on stretcher or strainer bars? If so you'll need to use a sink mat to hold it in place within the mats, then glaze and fit as usual.

If possible it would probably be better, design-wise, to use a fabric liner rather than mats. Then you can just place the glazing material between the frame and liner.


If you and or your customer are concerned about preserving the natural look and texture of the canvas, use anti-reflective glass or acrylic if at all possible.
 
If you search the Grumble archives, you can find plenty of discussion on this topic.

The PPFA book is very descriptive about how to assemble the frame package. You could also order Paul MacFarland's new book, Framing Works of Art on Canvas , published by PFM Books.

Too bad you missed the Las Vegas class all about this very topic,"High Tech Framing Of Canvas and Textile Artworks". All of your questions about glazing canvas artworks would have been answered.
 
Thanks everyone. I did in fact order the new book from PPFA at the show but have not received it yet. Jim, I do wish I had taken that course in Vegas. Do you know if it will be offered as a webinar? Thanks to all!
 
Paulette Pyron said:
Jim, I do wish I had taken that course in Vegas. Do you know if it will be offered as a webinar?
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Probably not. The class is two hours and involves "look & touch" samples, but PPFA webinars & webcasts are limited to short segments, generally 15 to 30 minutes.

If you suggest that class to your suppliers, maybe one of them will allow me to present it at one of their events. Distributors often schedule the classes their customers request, but if there are no specific requests, there may be no classes.
 
Jim Miller said:
Probably not. The class is two hours and involves "look & touch" samples, but PPFA webinars & webcasts are limited to short segments, generally 15 to 30 minutes.

If you suggest that class to your suppliers, maybe one of them will allow me to present it at one of their events. Distributors often schedule the classes their customers request, but if there are no specific requests, there may be no classes.
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Thanks, Jim! I'll see what I can do!
 
Paulette Pyron said:
At the PPFA /WCAF show there were several references made to "YES! It is ok to glaze canvas!" I tried to inquire more but didn't get very far.
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Just curious, where were you hearing this mentioned? And why weren't you able to get more information? Was it just a matter of time available in classes?
 
"It's OK to glaze" is kind of an understatement, like ,"It's OK to fasten your seatbelt before driving."
:popc: Rick
 
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