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Author: L._Diane_Johnson_PSA_NAPA, Contributing Editor
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Ok, so on to actually preparing boards for painting... |
 | I first prime the masonite boards with at least two coats of gesso and let dry for a couple of days to be certain it's cured. Then I begin taping layers of canvas to each board. For this demo I'll use an 8"x10" board which already has one layer of canvas applied.
Place front-side canvas-covered board down in the center of a new pre-cut piece of canvas. Keep as straight with the fabric's gain as possible. |
 | Next, tape the center of one of the sides using masking tape. Masking tape is fine to use since it sticks well and removes easily. It won't be on the canvas long so at this point I am not concerned with archival issues. |
 | I generally tape the canvas in the same way that I attach canvas to stretcher strips; one side then the opposite side. But to illustrate here, I'll simply move from one side around a corner to the next successive side. |
 | I gently fold the corners so as not to tear the canvas. This particular brand of canvas is really tightly woven, sturdy and double-primed. But if you use a very thin canvas take your time pulling the corners. |
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