Mounting Canvas onto Board

[@marionboren5787]

I would use a 12" drywall knife, instead of your hand. You can use parchment paper in-between the canvas and the knife to avoid any scuffs. And the canvas will be perfectly flat.you can even use a plastic wallpaper knife. If the canvas isn't completely flat, when you put the protective coat of varnish it will show every imperfection. I was just curious what kind of glue you use. I bought some ink on canvas prints and would prefer to mount them on Masonite, rather then stretcher bars.

[@richardhall3589]

Great suggestions 👍 the glue is called Miracle Muck it’s produced by a company called Raphael’s - you’ll find it on the web - good luck and wipe the back of your prints with a tack cloth this will get rid off any little bits 👍

[@philiptownsend4026]

There are so many ways to achieve the end result. Yours is broadly similar to what I've done recently. I experiment with different methods on small boards to find what works best for me. That may not be best for others of course 😊

[@richardhall3589]

Hi Philip- sounds as though you’re doing it right - experimenting on smaller pieces is the way to go 👍

[@lucyjinks4073]

How thick is your wooden board ?

[@yazosoyo]

Great video! What type of glue is that?

[@lesliemctavish4300]

it would be a helpful and useful video if you would mention what glue you used. I think everything is common sense

[@richardhall3589]

Thanks Leslie - the glue is called Miracle Muck, it’s a bit difficult to find- I’m thinking of doing an updated video with alternative glues and some added tricks of the trade

[@mrlegend1416]

Thanks for the video sir but please mention d details of d product used. And Mk ur voice more audible.

[@priyankagoel8901]

Thank you so much for explaining this so simply...still I've a query... If on a mdf board which is mounted with canvas ( 6×2 ft), I want to paste/fix some wooden circles/ semicircles to complete a art piece. How can I paste it. With which medium. Could you please help me in this... would be happy to see you reply.

[@richardhallfineart]

Priyanka - in the past when i have wanted to attach something to the canvas (and i'm assuming the shapes are flat) i have used Molding Paste - it doesn't crack and seems to hold really well. Good luck with your project

[@priyankagoel8901]

@@richardhallfineart thank you so much for this prompt reply. And thank you for this information aswell.. thanks again

[@phenomenal_woman]

Greetings Richard, (my grandsun's name is Richard), where do you get the glue? If I were to do a paint pour should I do so before I glue it or after? Thank You.

[@paperskyco]

Firstly, nice easy to follow video. Can I ask what method you use to cut the board with after mounting? Knife or Saw? - Thx again!

[@nidaljabarin4743]

Thank you for this video, What is the best per GSM maximum should be linen to attach plywood in egg tempera? I am waiting for answering, thank you.

[@richardhall3589]

I’ve never used egg tempera but it’s ok to mount linen to plywood - I would give the plywood a coat of gesso first to seal it and to reduce the acidity in it - good luck👍

[@frankdolphens8758]

I am doing a large format painting 7' x 8' would I approach this the same way you have here? I have noticed another example using laminall with a iron for heat to apply the linen, what do you know about this application. I am building a frame to hold my Masonite board.

[@louismarkoya2784]

What is the actual glue you are using?

[@robertgoldbornatyout]

Thanks for the video sir, very good but will the board ever bend or bow? thanks Robert

[@richardhallfineart]

Sorry, just saw this. You can do larger pieces on 1/2" gatorboard, but 1/2" doesn't fit into the frames as well (it sticks out the back. I've done 48x60 on 3/8" gatorboard. Not trouble with bowing, but I do frame them all.

[@cathytveici1481]

How long does it last? I am selling embellished Giclees and I need this to last a long time.

[@MrBobbiguy]

Richard I have a client with one of my paintings in another country, I followed your process but she is saying there are a couple of bumps appearing, what can I tell her to do the flatten them ?

[@richardhall3589]

Hi Bobby - that’s a tough situation- being in another country makes it hard - it may be that a change in climate and humidity has caused this - i have had this problem once or twice over the years and have fixed it by laying a cloth over the painting and VERY GENTLY using an iron on the lowest setting - I would be okay doing this myself on my own painting but it’s your call to suggest this to your customer to do themselves- I hope you can fix it

[@MrBobbiguy]

@@richardhall3589 this is what I have suggested to them, thank you Sharon x

[@maldoori238]

I could not find miracle muck on eBay or Amazon. Where did you buy it from?

[@richardhallfineart]

Info sheet www.canvaspanels.com/Instructions,MiracleMuck.pdf Sources www.canvaspanels.com/OC-ADHESIVES,001.html raphaelsap.com/miracle-muck-1-gallon-bottle/ www.judsonsart.com/products/miracle-muck You are looking for ethylene vinyl acetate. Miracle Muck is a brand but there may be others. Good Luck!

[@davidbardwatkins]

Fantastic

[@smae433]

the grain of the canvas must be square with the board

[@richardhall3589]

Great point👍 really important - if you happen to mount on a board larger than you need you could trim it into alignment but far better to get it right in the first place 👍

[@maldoori238]

Very useful tips.thank you

[@Whooopwhhoooop]

Maybe the title should say 'mounting prints'.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jackgeorge5799]

I've seen others weight the canvas down until dry. Is that not necessary? Where would one find the canvas glue and what type of board did you use? I have some completed works on canvas that I need to glue to a board for framing and I've watched your vid tree times and really like your technique.

[@richardhallfineart]

I use a product called "Miracle Muck." It is acid free and reversible. raphaelsap.com/miracle-muck/ The board I use is called "Gatorboard," and is available in 3/8" and 1/2." It is lightweight yet sturdy. A foam filled board, but NOT Foam Core. Foam Core will warp! I used to add weights, but it is not necessary. It dries quickly without warping. Not sure if that's because I'm in Arizona, where it is hot and dry, but I don't have a problem. It's hard to get the weights evenly distributed and not leave indentations. Hope that's helpful! Let me know if you have any more questions.

[@jackgeorge5799]

Thanks for the response. I ordered the Miracle Muck.

[@richardhallfineart]

Very good, let me know how it goes.

[@lynndebeal6126]

Thanks.

[@joebrann4805]

sounded like a tv in the other room. I couldn't hear him good.

[@richardhallfineart]

Really? Just listened again and didn't have any problem. Sorry it didn't work for you.

[@akgowande]

I used this method to paste a painted canvas over fiber board. But the glue has seeped out of the canvas and added a cloudy layer over my paint. Please help. I understand this video was for blank canvas but please help me