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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Jglaser757 on December 15, 2014, 09:12:25 am

Title: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: Jglaser757 on December 15, 2014, 09:12:25 am
I like the durability of canvas and it's uses, but am not crazy about the surface texture. I have inquired about frexrix, lyve and IJ technologies but they all have a slight texture. Is there a way to remove this with varnish or something else. Or is there a different Product I'm missing out there.
Title: Re: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: mstevensphoto on December 15, 2014, 12:10:59 pm
are you making wraps, mounting, putting it behind glass or ??
Title: Re: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: Jglaser757 on December 15, 2014, 02:04:17 pm
im going to be making canvas wraps. No Glass...I figured varnish would protect it. Was wondering if i increase the number of coats of varnish to decrease textured of weave in the canvas
Title: Re: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: Phil Indeblanc on December 15, 2014, 02:41:40 pm
There is a 100% synthetic poly canvas, if the texture is what you don't like. It is much smoother, and less likely to loose shape. It is also thinner and cleaner to stretch.
I can't remember the name now, but home someone chimes in.
Title: Re: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: huguito on December 15, 2014, 07:35:48 pm
I think the one you mentioned is the Simply Elegant Everyday Matte, never used, the price is very attractive
Title: Re: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: Mary K on December 15, 2014, 10:19:14 pm
HP Professional Matte Canvas is pretty smooth.
Title: Re: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: Roscolo on December 16, 2014, 01:53:01 am
Lexjet satin fabric. Very smooth, almost no texture, and you can stretch it like canvas. A little pricey for what it is.
Title: Re: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: Peter McLennan on December 16, 2014, 07:58:45 pm
I'm having great success with Lexjet Production Sunset Matte.  All polyester, very forgiving and excellent image quality.  The surface is very low-key.
Title: Re: Smooth surface on canvas
Post by: mstevensphoto on December 18, 2014, 12:31:46 pm
varnish being clear will reduce the tactile effects of the weave but you'll still see it. if you want truly smooth, canvas is not for you. try another fabric or consider an image box or call my friends at prolabexpress and have them make you gallery mounts