Stretching Canvas: The Tools, The Methods, The Know-How

From start to finish, professional artist, Steve Henderson, will take you step by step through stretching a canvas -- with details on how to fold the corners insuring that your gallery wrapped painting looks its best.

[@angelavincent3830]

There are so many videos about this technique. Some people are better teachers. Very clear.

[@TheSketch2002]

I've been sharing all your videos with the Oil Painting "Oily Rag" section of Wet Canvas, and you've done such a great job here. It may seem like very basic information to you, but you might be surprised at how many painters you've helped. Thank you so much, Steve!

[@stevehendersonfineart5465]

Thank you, Nancy, for sharing the videos -- I made them because I wanted to pass on what I have learned through the years. Information is not basic when someone doesn't know it, and can't find it, and I am amazed at how much "basic" information is not out there to be found. When we have the ability to do something about that, it feels good to do it!

[@paulareeveslmt]

Thanks for this informative video!

[@rolisonpaint3]

Best ever demonstration. Thank you

[@willvazquez625]

Very well done video, clear,specific instructions with clear video step by step images. Great

[@judichristopher4604]

This IS absolutely the most professional tutorial I have seen yet!!! Thank YOU for sharing this. ;)

[@jameslee8000]

Thanks for the clear instructions and precise execution.

[@padraiggluck5633]

Really excellent and helpful. I enjoyed all three videos.

[@avikdas7429]

Great video ! Captured all details .. but never could comprehend the biker gloves though.

[@JuttaBluehberger]

thank you for taking the trouble to share your expertise with these great videos! great job!

[@stevehendersonfineart5465]

You are welcome, Jutta, and thank you for your kind words. I enjoy doing these videos, and am glad when they help another artist to move a step forward in their journey.

[@fireflyeloise3528]

Excellent tutorial

[@isahappy2340]

Excellent !

[@joshuagreene9163]

THANKS STEVE YOUR VIDEOS WHERE EXTREMELY HELPFUL FOR US.
JG

[@MoMaryR]

Thank you

[@afsanaafrose2642]

thank you

[@Argendiego]

Hello Steve, I stretched my canvas and primer, was excellent the tension, but after paint on it with oil using spatula the canvas lost the tension , and the surface moves like a jelly. could you give me some tip ?... Thanks!.

[@stevehendersonfineart5465]

It depends on the canvas type used, i.e. linen or cotton. Also, using a spatula or palette knife applies a lot pressure to surface: The canvas, depending on size and how well the edges are turned under and affixed, will naturally lose some of its tension. Most quality stretcher bars will have corner and central support keys that when tapped in will restore tension.

[@Argendiego]

Thank you Steve.
Is a canvas linen...

[@terrylynn7396]

why not cut sum corner material??? 2 thick???

[@jackchapo2011]

Why do you have gloves on?