Question Rolled Canvas

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In a certain application (please don't ask for details), an art canvas needs to be wrapped & unwrapped daily. Requirements are that the roll is wound around a tube as small in diameter as possible - 1 1/4" ideal! Would a print on canvas last a few years in that condition in an indoor environment? Canvas transfer? What about a touristy asian painting. If not - what about 2"?

I havn't too much experience with canvas & am hoping some of you have.

Thanks in advance!
 
Boy, this would be so hard to determine because so much depends on things you don't/can't know.

But, a while ago, it was an in thing to do to transfer "art" to window roller shades.
Several magazines had DIY guides on how to do this. I tried it with some "applique" style designs. Worked pretty well so long as the "art" you transfer to the roller shade is not too thick. I used adhesive backed sign vinyl that I got in the scrap pile at a sign shop. Some people use wallpaper/posters and wallpaper paste.

Is it possible that you could adopt this approach by having the "art" printed on a roller shade? If it is a digital file, the customer could have it reprinted when it wears out, fades, crackes, etc.

Hope this helps!
 
I do work for a photographer that wants his photos mounted on canvas using the canvas transfer method. Being the photo is laminated to the canvas, he can roll and unroll to his hearts content without damage. So far in the 5 years I've done this technique, no complaints have been made.

Hope this helps.
 
Why doesn't your photographer have his work printed on canvas? Isn't there an inherent risk involved with the canvas transfer process, especially with photo paper? Regardless, as long as the canvas is properly coated there should be no problems with repeated rolling and unrolling.
 
It is best to roll with the image out because it causes less stress.
 
The photographer does have some of his photo printed on "canvas" but he likes the heavy texture canvas look. He also says that the printed on canvas prints are not as durable as the transfers.
 
I guess that would depend on a lot of factors. Primarily, how those pieces that are printed, are coated. We laminate ours so they tend to be as durable as transfers.

Also, I always roll image out...
 
Awesome info - I really appreciate it!

Creepshow, when you say laminate a canvas, are we talking laminate film on the printed canvas?
 
HB said:
Awesome info - I really appreciate it!

Creepshow, when you say laminate a canvas, are we talking laminate film on the printed canvas?
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Yeah, I'm talking Drytac vinyl lamination. Rolled on, then vac pressed. It's UV protectant and much more scratch resistant than most sprayed on coatings.
 
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