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douvidl

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Cutting Canvas
« on: August 15, 2012, 10:43:25 am »

I am experimenting with different methods of mounting canvas (thks to Dan Berg), but am having difficulty in getting clean and precise cuts.  Is there a method you all can recommend that doesn't involve spending money on a rolling cutter.  It's a simple question, but important to a beginner.
Thanks in advance.
David
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Ken Doo

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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2012, 11:02:45 am »

1.  large self-healing cutting mat

2.  Utility knife with sharp razors

3.  Big Blue Ruler!  see, http://www.shadesofpaper.com/product_info.php?cPath=99&products_id=699

Done!   :)

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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2012, 11:10:38 am »

??  I thought that I was following Dan B’s process and I have no problem as the frame covers the canvas edge.

Print and spray the canvas. Glue it the backing board – gator or whatever, leaving a small amount of overhang. Wait until it dries; flip it upside down and trim the edge with a sharp hand cutter like an Olfa. If the piece is resting on a rubber mat there is never any damage to the canvas.

Place it in the frame and Voila done.
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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2012, 11:22:08 am »

Not for trimming gator mounts but get yourself a good pair of sharp scissors for general purpose trimming.
They will come in very handy for the times that a  rough cut will do. By rough I mean what your cutting does not have to be perfectly straight. Good scissors will cut canvas like a hot knife through butter.

Where exactly are you having a problem cutting? What type of mount?
If it is when trimming the gator mount just make sure the razor is new and you have a cutting mat underneath.
I snap off the blade and use a new one after only 2 or 3 mounts.
Once that super sharp new edge is gone you will know it.
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bill t.

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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2012, 12:52:12 pm »

Battery operated scissors are nice when you are cutting across a long piece of canvas.  They extend your reach by a lot.  I had a type that used a sharp roller wheel, it was good while it lasted but it broke.  On a fully charged battery it was fast enough to make mid-air cuts using classic cut-and-grab technique, don't try that at home kids.
« Last Edit: August 15, 2012, 12:58:50 pm by bill t. »
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douvidl

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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2012, 02:24:35 pm »

Thanks to you all.   I shall buy a good pair of scissors.  The knife I have.
David
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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2012, 08:26:48 pm »

Thanks to you all.   I shall buy a good pair of scissors.

I've been using fabric scissors by Gingher, from Michael's Art Supply, the "Big Blue" ruler (52" from Shades of Paper) and a soft pencil to draw the line.
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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2012, 08:40:56 pm »

For canvas I use pinking scissors. Google it. It has triangular shaped teeth and works really well to quickly cut several images from a roll.
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douvidl

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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2012, 09:21:36 pm »

Lou;
I thought of using the shears, but I did not look forward to straightening the edges from the saw tooth edge.  Or am I missing something?
David.
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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2012, 10:15:46 am »

When stretching the canvas those edges are no problem for me or for the frame shop when they do the work.
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Re: Cutting Canvas
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2012, 10:27:08 am »

Now it be clear. Thanks
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