daws0n
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Stapled canvas stretcher... reframe or leave alone?, by daws0n on Feb 24, 2022 22:31:32 GMT 1, Hey all
Unsure what to do about this painting.... Is it OK long term for canvas stretchers to be staple onto an outer frame like this?
Looking online I don't think the original framer has used the proper tools to fix the canvas / stretcher to the outer frame. I'm currently in talks with a pro framer who has suggested reframing with a new border / proper depth so nothing is pinned down like it is now.
From the front all looks fine and it seems like it may be difficult to get those metal pieces out.... There are 12 altogether (3 on each side).
What do you guys think? Leave alone or fix up?
Hey all Unsure what to do about this painting.... Is it OK long term for canvas stretchers to be staple onto an outer frame like this? Looking online I don't think the original framer has used the proper tools to fix the canvas / stretcher to the outer frame. I'm currently in talks with a pro framer who has suggested reframing with a new border / proper depth so nothing is pinned down like it is now. From the front all looks fine and it seems like it may be difficult to get those metal pieces out.... There are 12 altogether (3 on each side). What do you guys think? Leave alone or fix up? |
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nobokov
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Stapled canvas stretcher... reframe or leave alone?, by nobokov on Feb 24, 2022 23:29:42 GMT 1, Hey all Unsure what to do about this painting.... Is it OK long term for canvas stretchers to be staple onto an outer frame like this? Looking online I don't think the original framer has used the proper tools to fix the canvas / stretcher to the outer frame. I'm currently in talks with a pro framer who has suggested reframing with a new border / proper depth so nothing is pinned down like it is now. From the front all looks fine and it seems like it may be difficult to get those metal pieces out.... There are 12 altogether (3 on each side). What do you guys think? Leave alone or fix up?
Assorted Large Sizes Offset Canvas Clips for Picture Framing, 10 Each 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 10 Pieces Each Size Packed with 100 3/8" x 6 Gauge ScrewsScrews
Hey all Unsure what to do about this painting.... Is it OK long term for canvas stretchers to be staple onto an outer frame like this? Looking online I don't think the original framer has used the proper tools to fix the canvas / stretcher to the outer frame. I'm currently in talks with a pro framer who has suggested reframing with a new border / proper depth so nothing is pinned down like it is now. From the front all looks fine and it seems like it may be difficult to get those metal pieces out.... There are 12 altogether (3 on each side). What do you guys think? Leave alone or fix up? I don't think that's normal. You can use these offset canvas clips instead. Assorted Large Sizes Offset Canvas Clips for Picture Framing, 10 Each 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 10 Pieces Each Size Packed with 100 3/8" x 6 Gauge ScrewsScrews
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daws0n
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Stapled canvas stretcher... reframe or leave alone?, by daws0n on Feb 24, 2022 23:45:01 GMT 1, Cheers nobokov, that looks far more suitable. No idea why it was done this way for the sake of a few quid....!
Cheers nobokov, that looks far more suitable. No idea why it was done this way for the sake of a few quid....!
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iamzero
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Stapled canvas stretcher... reframe or leave alone?, by iamzero on Feb 25, 2022 0:12:37 GMT 1, They look like framers pins?
They look like framers pins?
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daws0n
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Stapled canvas stretcher... reframe or leave alone?, by daws0n on Feb 25, 2022 2:30:28 GMT 1, Yes they're small metal points that I usually see holding on hardboard backing.
Yes they're small metal points that I usually see holding on hardboard backing.
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Stapled canvas stretcher... reframe or leave alone?, by We Have Your Prints on Feb 25, 2022 11:32:46 GMT 1, Framers points are easy to get out, just grip with small pliers and wiggle them gently from side to side and they will slide out
Framers points are easy to get out, just grip with small pliers and wiggle them gently from side to side and they will slide out
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daws0n
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Stapled canvas stretcher... reframe or leave alone?, by daws0n on Feb 25, 2022 12:05:42 GMT 1, Cheers for comments everyone. ยฃ40 to get it done with a properly with correct sized framer. Painting was a few hundred quid so no point skimping on half a job...
I'll post a photo when it's done!
Cheers for comments everyone. ยฃ40 to get it done with a properly with correct sized framer. Painting was a few hundred quid so no point skimping on half a job...
I'll post a photo when it's done!
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