Comments for Art http://www.coopstlaurent.org Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:30:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on How do you stretch and mount a canvas painting? by i_lander5 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/canvas/how-do-you-stretch-and-mount-a-canvas-painting/comment-page-1#comment-6014 i_lander5 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:30:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/canvas/how-do-you-stretch-and-mount-a-canvas-painting#comment-6014 Go to an art supply store and buy a pair of canvas stretching pliers to help you keep hold of the canvas. Starting in the middle of the frame put your first staple in, use a tack hammer to make sure the staples are in well then move to the opposite side of the frame and repeat then move the one of the other sides that you haven't put a staple in and repeat the stapling. Do this on all four sides working from the middle to the corners the fold the corners over and staple. If it's still a little loose, take a sponge really wet and go over the back of the painting allowing it to dry over night. It will pull the canvas tighter as the water dries.<br><b>References : </b><br> Go to an art supply store and buy a pair of canvas stretching pliers to help you keep hold of the canvas. Starting in the middle of the frame put your first staple in, use a tack hammer to make sure the staples are in well then move to the opposite side of the frame and repeat then move the one of the other sides that you haven’t put a staple in and repeat the stapling. Do this on all four sides working from the middle to the corners the fold the corners over and staple. If it’s still a little loose, take a sponge really wet and go over the back of the painting allowing it to dry over night. It will pull the canvas tighter as the water dries.
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]]> Comment on How do you stretch and mount a canvas painting? by Last Osiris http://www.coopstlaurent.org/canvas/how-do-you-stretch-and-mount-a-canvas-painting/comment-page-1#comment-6013 Last Osiris Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:09:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/canvas/how-do-you-stretch-and-mount-a-canvas-painting#comment-6013 Be sure to securely stretch the canvas to avoid sagging...first you must secure the sides of the frame with the canvas stapled on it...forming a DIAMOND...then proceed in securing the other parts...afterwards,try to inspect your canvas...if its stretched enough...you're good to go....<br><b>References : </b><br>I also paint...and I'm used in mounting canvas...I prefer acrylic and egg tempera! Be sure to securely stretch the canvas to avoid sagging…first you must secure the sides of the frame with the canvas stapled on it…forming a DIAMOND…then proceed in securing the other parts…afterwards,try to inspect your canvas…if its stretched enough…you’re good to go….
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I also paint…and I’m used in mounting canvas…I prefer acrylic and egg tempera!

]]> Comment on How do you stretch and mount a canvas painting? by ninerfaninsanjose http://www.coopstlaurent.org/canvas/how-do-you-stretch-and-mount-a-canvas-painting/comment-page-1#comment-6012 ninerfaninsanjose Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:31:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/canvas/how-do-you-stretch-and-mount-a-canvas-painting#comment-6012 "STRETCH AND MOUNT"???!!...imma HAVE to take up painting...lol...ne ways...no answer...but i WISH i did...<br><b>References : </b><br>theninershadaGREATdraft@hopespringseternal.com "STRETCH AND MOUNT"???!!…imma HAVE to take up painting…lol…ne ways…no answer…but i WISH i did…
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]]> Comment on What is the kind of pen/ink you would use for watercolor? by Bear http://www.coopstlaurent.org/watercolor/what-is-the-kind-of-penink-you-would-use-for-watercolor/comment-page-1#comment-6011 Bear Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:10:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/watercolor/what-is-the-kind-of-penink-you-would-use-for-watercolor#comment-6011 I would assume any non water soluble pen would work. What I would tell you to do if get yourself a sponge and a paper towel, and learn water control. set your paints and water on your right side if you are right handed, left side if you are left handed. have your sponge and or paper towel with your paints and water. dip your brush in the water, dab the sponge, get your paint, and dab your paper towel. using a outlining pen with be both limiting and unnecessary if you learn how to control the water in your brush. email me if you need more help<br><b>References : </b><br> I would assume any non water soluble pen would work. What I would tell you to do if get yourself a sponge and a paper towel, and learn water control. set your paints and water on your right side if you are right handed, left side if you are left handed. have your sponge and or paper towel with your paints and water. dip your brush in the water, dab the sponge, get your paint, and dab your paper towel. using a outlining pen with be both limiting and unnecessary if you learn how to control the water in your brush. email me if you need more help
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]]> Comment on What is the kind of pen/ink you would use for watercolor? by LELA S http://www.coopstlaurent.org/watercolor/what-is-the-kind-of-penink-you-would-use-for-watercolor/comment-page-1#comment-6010 LELA S Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:54:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/watercolor/what-is-the-kind-of-penink-you-would-use-for-watercolor#comment-6010 http://www.chinasuppliers.globalsources.com/china-suppliers/Water-Colour-Pens.htm hope this helps<br><b>References : </b><br> http://www.chinasuppliers.globalsources.com/china-suppliers/Water-Colour-Pens.htm

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]]> Comment on Can an art gallery/store charge "artists" to enter? by Ms. Bou http://www.coopstlaurent.org/artists-gallery/can-an-art-gallerystore-charge-artists-to-enter/comment-page-1#comment-5819 Ms. Bou Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:52:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/artists-gallery/can-an-art-gallerystore-charge-artists-to-enter#comment-5819 This sounds really strange! As you say, since this store is located in a mall, you would think that selling the art would be their objective. Is the art displayed all original art or are there posters and such as well? I'm really curious. You could always go there and if asked if you are an artist, say "no" and see what happens. How can the clerk determine who is or isn't an artist? I'm really wondering if maybe there's something not being told as part of this story. But the only way that you will know for sure is to take a trip down to the mall and go into the store and check it out yourself. I just did a search on Google and came up with the ad for the store and there is no mention of a fee for artists to enter. Take a look at the site: http://www.dexknows.com/business_profiles/creator_s_art_gallery-b246197<br><b>References : </b><br>Good old Google comes to the rescue again! This sounds really strange! As you say, since this store is located in a mall, you would think that selling the art would be their objective. Is the art displayed all original art or are there posters and such as well? I’m really curious. You could always go there and if asked if you are an artist, say "no" and see what happens. How can the clerk determine who is or isn’t an artist? I’m really wondering if maybe there’s something not being told as part of this story. But the only way that you will know for sure is to take a trip down to the mall and go into the store and check it out yourself. I just did a search on Google and came up with the ad for the store and there is no mention of a fee for artists to enter. Take a look at the site:
http://www.dexknows.com/business_profiles/creator_s_art_gallery-b246197
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Good old Google comes to the rescue again!

]]> Comment on How can I get the canvas colored grout clean without removing it? by justwondering http://www.coopstlaurent.org/canvas/how-can-i-get-the-canvas-colored-grout-clean-without-removing-it/comment-page-1#comment-5822 justwondering Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:22:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/canvas/how-can-i-get-the-canvas-colored-grout-clean-without-removing-it#comment-5822 We hand scrubbed our with an old tooth brush. You really shouldn't have this problem if the sealer was doing it's job. Try a different brand after you scrub it with a good cleaner (I love Mr. Clean for everything).<br><b>References : </b><br> We hand scrubbed our with an old tooth brush. You really shouldn’t have this problem if the sealer was doing it’s job. Try a different brand after you scrub it with a good cleaner (I love Mr. Clean for everything).
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]]> Comment on How to protect marker posters from fading in the sun? by Ms. Bou http://www.coopstlaurent.org/posters/how-to-protect-marker-posters-from-fading-in-the-sun/comment-page-1#comment-5821 Ms. Bou Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:18:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/posters/how-to-protect-marker-posters-from-fading-in-the-sun#comment-5821 You pretty much have to keep your posters or any artwork from having sunlight shining on them. Even if you have the posters framed and behind glass, hanging them in sunlight will cause damage to them. Better to hang something on your door that you don't care so much about so that when it fades, you will replace it with something else and not be heartbroken over the damage to the first item. Why not make something like a fabric wall hanging to hang on the back of your door? It will fade, but if you make it out of very bright vibrant colors, you will be less likely to notice the fading for some time. While you have the fabric, make two wall hangings so you're ready to replace the first one when necessary or you can alternate and hang one wall piece for a week and switch to the second and then just alternate back and forth. In the meanwhile, you could be making other wall pieces to add to the rotation. Eventually you'll have enough wall hangings that the rotation will keep them in fairly good condition and if your friends see these, they just might ask you to make one for them and then you can start up a little business.<br><b>References : </b><br> You pretty much have to keep your posters or any artwork from having sunlight shining on them. Even if you have the posters framed and behind glass, hanging them in sunlight will cause damage to them. Better to hang something on your door that you don’t care so much about so that when it fades, you will replace it with something else and not be heartbroken over the damage to the first item. Why not make something like a fabric wall hanging to hang on the back of your door? It will fade, but if you make it out of very bright vibrant colors, you will be less likely to notice the fading for some time. While you have the fabric, make two wall hangings so you’re ready to replace the first one when necessary or you can alternate and hang one wall piece for a week and switch to the second and then just alternate back and forth. In the meanwhile, you could be making other wall pieces to add to the rotation. Eventually you’ll have enough wall hangings that the rotation will keep them in fairly good condition and if your friends see these, they just might ask you to make one for them and then you can start up a little business.
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]]> Comment on What to do with rolled up oil on canvas paintings? by sweetmommy http://www.coopstlaurent.org/oil-paintings/what-to-do-with-rolled-up-oil-on-canvas-paintings/comment-page-1#comment-5815 sweetmommy Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:15:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/oil-paintings/what-to-do-with-rolled-up-oil-on-canvas-paintings#comment-5815 It is called a triptych. You should have them stretched by a professional framer if they are valuable to you. You could try stretching them yourself with supplies from your local art supply store but it's not easy without the right equipment which is rather costly.<br><b>References : </b><br> It is called a triptych. You should have them stretched by a professional framer if they are valuable to you. You could try stretching them yourself with supplies from your local art supply store but it’s not easy without the right equipment which is rather costly.
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]]> Comment on What to do with rolled up oil on canvas paintings? by Laura http://www.coopstlaurent.org/oil-paintings/what-to-do-with-rolled-up-oil-on-canvas-paintings/comment-page-1#comment-5814 Laura Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:06:59 +0000 http://www.coopstlaurent.org/oil-paintings/what-to-do-with-rolled-up-oil-on-canvas-paintings#comment-5814 have you tried putting them on canvas strechers? You're supposed to do that before you paint I think so i'm not sure how it will work. They sell them at art supply stores. If I were you I would go to one and ask someone who works there :]<br><b>References : </b><br> have you tried putting them on canvas strechers? You’re supposed to do that before you paint I think so i’m not sure how it will work. They sell them at art supply stores. If I were you I would go to one and ask someone who works there :]
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