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| − | + | Before you paint a masterpiece, a canvas needs to be stretched just right for it to work and hold paint properly. If you're a painter, learning to stretch your own canvases is a great way of saving money and keeping your overhead low and keeping yourself productive. Learn to get the materials necessary, stretch the canvas properly, and prime it for painting. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#*Painting the primer on in the same direction allows the canvas to look fairly clean and simple, a great backdrop for your painting. Use sandpaper to flatten any texture or bumps of primer on the canvas. | #*Painting the primer on in the same direction allows the canvas to look fairly clean and simple, a great backdrop for your painting. Use sandpaper to flatten any texture or bumps of primer on the canvas. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
