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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: douvidl on August 15, 2012, 10:43:25 am
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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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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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?? 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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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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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.
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Thanks to you all. I shall buy a good pair of scissors. The knife I have.
David
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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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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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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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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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Now it be clear. Thanks