http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/en-EUMokoFeed10http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/56/300d2ba657f0412fa14b85d782e78e_160x200.jpghttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/04/01/how-to-stretch-your-own-canvas-part-5871552/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-04-01:/2009/04/01/how-to-stretch-your-own-canvas-part-5871552/Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:29:10 +0200 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>Stretching your own canvas is fairly easy once you know the procedure and have the proper tools and materials. Note that the canvas referred to below is pre-primed; but you could also use the following procedure with raw canvas and, after it has been stretched, prime it with two coats of acrylic gesso. Please read through all of the instructions first, since certain steps must be prepared for in advance.</p> <p>First you will need to gather a few tools and materials: canvas pliers, stapler/staples or hammer and tacks, stretcher strips, and canvas. In addition, a T-square is convenient to help you insure that the stretchers are square. Then follow these steps to stretch your canvas:</p> <p> <a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="canvas_roll"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/614/3371614_37a5584e5d_s.jpg" alt="canvas_roll" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Select the appropriate-sized stretchers for the canvas you want to build. Your art supply store has a variety of pre-cut wooden frame rails (or stretcher bars) that have interlocking mitered edges.<br> Once your stretcher frame is assembled on a flat surface, you should verify that it is square. Do this by taking a tape measure and checking that the diagonal distances from both opposing corners are equidistant. (They almost always will be.) If you encounter an offset, you can correct it by attaching a small metal right-angle brace on the inner frame corner. A small plywood right-angle triangle attached to the rear frame corner will also help correct any shift. </p> <p>For frame rails longer than 36 inches, an interior brace should be inserted between these rails to support them from bowing inward after the canvas has been attached. This will also protect against frame distortion during periods of fluctuating humidity. If this type of support rail did not already come with your pre-cut frame, you should cut a piece of similar wood and attach it with the type of braces detailed in step 2. </p> <p>Take the canvas and lay the primed side down on a clean, flat surface. Place the frame atop the canvas and then cut away any excess material so that there are two inches of excess canvas bordering the frame on all sides. It is important that you leave this border material because this is what you will use to grip, stretch, and attach the canvas to the frame.<br> Part 2 of how to stretch canvas to follow shortly.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog">www.choosecanvas.com/blog</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/04/01/how-to-stretch-your-own-canvas-part-5871552/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>giftsgiftwarechoose-giftsonlinecanvas-printsessexchristmasproductschoosewebsitefigurinesbetty-boopshoparthttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/04/01/how-to-stretch-your-own-canvas-part-5871552/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/mothers-day-is-fast-appoaching-what-better-way-is-there-5728781/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-03-10:/2009/03/10/mothers-day-is-fast-appoaching-what-better-way-is-there-5728781/Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:48:46 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>Mothers Day is fast appoaching & what better way is there to show your love than a canvas print? Whether it be your own personal photo or a print from one of our categories a canvas print is a perfect gift. Perhaps you have a family photo, or a photo of the family pet or maybe a holiday photo. You can upload them to us via our website & have them on canvas for life.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="canvasPrint"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/576/3305576_5cfb2e9c2b_m.jpg" alt="canvasPrint" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Why not combine your print with our added option of Lyson Print Guard. Giving your canvas print 2 light coatings with Lyson Print Guard ensures that your canvas will be protected against natural elements such as sunlight, dust & heat.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=46">http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=46</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/mothers-day-is-fast-appoaching-what-better-way-is-there-5728781/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>shopbetty-boopchoose-giftsgiftwaregiftscanvas-printsonlineessexchooseartchristmasfigurinesproductswebsitehttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/mothers-day-is-fast-appoaching-what-better-way-is-there-5728781/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/25/choose-gifts-5646510/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-02-25:/2009/02/25/choose-gifts-5646510/Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:53:53 +0100 <p>Choose Canvas are very please to announce that our 2nd website is now up & running & 100% live !! Choose-Gifts is your one stop shop for gifts for every occasion. We specialise in quality character figures & figurines. Our range includes Betty Boop, Disney, Popeye, Mr Bean, Rupert Bear, Winnie the Pooh, The Muppets & Garfield.</p> <p>Such favourites as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, The Chipmunks, Snow White, Kermet the Frog, Cinderella, Goofy, Tigger & Peter Pan are all included in our range.</p> <p>We also have a brand new range of glass ornaments featuring many of the above characters.</p> <p>We also offer huge figures aimed more at businesses to stand in their premises. Our favourite is the Chef figure - perfect for a pub, restaurant or cafe.</p> <p>What would a gift website be without Canvas Prints !! We will be showing a small collection of our prints on the new website to give customers a taster of what we offer.</p> <p>Another collection that we have available to purchase is quality china cups, plates & bowls all decorated with your favourite cartoon character.</p> <p>We have only been up & running a very short time so please check back regularly as we have many more products to add over the coming weeks & months.</p> <p>To see the new website please visit: <a href="http://www.choose-gifts.co.uk">www.choose-gifts.co.uk</a></p> <p>or to read our blog click here: <a href="http://www.choose-gifts.co.uk/blog">www.choose-gifts.co.uk/blog</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.choose-gifts.co.uk" title="choose gifts"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/417/3265417_4df8760635_m.jpg" alt="choose gifts" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/25/choose-gifts-5646510/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>handbagschelmsfordbetty-boopcolchestermickey-mousegiftscanvas-printsgift-shopgiftwareessexchoose-giftsdisneymr-bean-winnie-poohhttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/25/choose-gifts-5646510/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/05/our-favourite-prints-part-5511475/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-02-05:/2009/02/05/our-favourite-prints-part-5511475/Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:48:14 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>Following on from my partners list of their favourite canvas prints I thought I had better follow suit. Here is my list:</p> <p>Abstract Prints: A Sea of Sand, Car Lights & Chocolate Silk.</p> <p>Animals & Wildlife Prints: Cool & Calm, Serenity & Tropical Fish.</p> <p>Cityscapes: A Birds Eye View, MIami Vice & Night Lights.</p> <p>Flower Prints: Bluebell Woods, Host of Red Tulips & Red Berries.</p> <p>Landscape Prints: Golden Gaze, Sunset & the Sea, Wild Geese.</p> <p>Legend Prints: Elvis Presley - The King, Marilyn Monroe & Marilyn Monroe - Abstract.</p> <p>Local to us in Essex: Colchester Castle, Monks Eliegh & Wivenhoe Sailboats.</p> <p>Seascape Canvas Prints: Flowing Stream, Jersey Lighthouse & Port Isaac, Cornwall.</p> <p>Superheroes Prints: Batman, Superman & Superman 3D.</p> <p>Weather Prints: Cloud Waves, Black & White Clouds & Sunrise through the Clouds.</p> <p>For both of us it was very enjoyable & interesting doing this. Not only did we have a good look through all the canvas prints we have on our website but found out that what we both like in art prints is quite different.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=108" title="elvis"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/950/3205950_5dfde5216b_s.jpg" alt="elvis" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/05/our-favourite-prints-part-5511475/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>essexanimalscanvas-printscanvascolchesterpersonalblogshopprintschoose-canvasonlineartproductswebsitechoosecanvashousegiftshomeprinterhttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/05/our-favourite-prints-part-5511475/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/02/what-postage-companies-do-we-use-5492262/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-02-02:/2009/02/02/what-postage-companies-do-we-use-5492262/Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:30:54 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>Choose Canvas use 2 delivery services to the UK. </p> <p>If you purchase a large canvas print then we will post your item using Parcel Force 48hr Delivery Service. As I’m sure you can work out this will take a maxiumum of 48 hours to reach you. If you order a smaller canvas we will post using Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded Delivery. This is stated on Royal Mail website as usually taking 1-3 days to be delivered but may occasionally take a little longer.</p> <p>For posting abroad we use the International Signed For delivery option. This is stated on Royal Mail website as taking 3-5 days but can take a little longer.</p> <p>After doing our research we found that the 2 companies above were the best choice for getting your canvas prints to your door quickly & safely.</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/rmlogo/3198346" title="rmlogo"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/346/3198346_69ba4fbcbf_s.gif" alt="rmlogo" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/logo_parcelforce/3198347" title="logo_parcelforce"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/347/3198347_0c50c5f33c_s.gif" alt="logo_parcelforce" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/02/what-postage-companies-do-we-use-5492262/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>animalsblogcolchesterproductswebsitepersonalcanvas-printsessexhomeprintscanvasgiftschoosecanvasshophousechoose-canvasartonlineprinterhttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/02/02/what-postage-companies-do-we-use-5492262/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/26/our-favourite-prints-5450277/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-01-26:/2009/01/26/our-favourite-prints-5450277/Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:10:53 +0100 <p>Just for fun I thought I would have a look through our own website & come up with my 3 favourite prints in each category. Here they are:</p> <p>Abstract: A Splash of Colour, Make Believe & Luck of the Dice.</p> <p>Animals & Wildlife: Black & White Cat, Mum & Me & Ugly Ducklings Definitely Not.</p> <p>Cityscapes: High Time in London, Times Square Taxi & Rush Hour Times Square - Going Home.</p> <p>Flowers: Yellow Lily, Sunny Sunflower & One Alone.</p> <p>Landscapes: Golden Sunset, Tree in Stormy Sky & Black & White Lighthouse.</p> <p>Legends: Audrey Hepburn, Elvis Presley - The King & John Lennon - Montage.</p> <p>Seascapes: Port Isaac Cornwall, Jersey Lighthouse & Sunset Sailing.</p> <p>Superheroes: Superman, Superman 3D & Superman - The Original</p> <p>Weather: Black & White Clouds, Sunrise Through the Clouds & Mauve Lighting.</p> <p>Later in the week my business partner will list their favourites !!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/26/our-favourite-prints-5450277/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>art-printsphotosessexchoosecanvasshoponlinewebsitecolchestercanvas-printspicturesblogchoose-canvashttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/26/our-favourite-prints-5450277/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/19/how-do-we-package-our-canvases-5405993/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-01-19:/2009/01/19/how-do-we-package-our-canvases-5405993/Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:56:06 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/">http://www.choosecanvas.com/</a></p> <p>If you have decided to purchase a canvas you obviously want it to arrive at your front door in perfect condition. This is why we use 2 part telescopic boxes to protect our canvases.</p> <p>Telescopic boxes are made especially for the safe delivery of canvases & picture frames. We have 3 different sizes: Small, Medium & Large. After printing and assembling your canvas onto the stretcher bars we will then choose the best size box for your print & place inside.</p> <p>We also bubble wrap your canvas many times & then add even more bubble wrap inside the box for extra protection.</p> <p>Finally we add strong tape around the box to make extra safe & then write</p> <p><a title="2008723112650.Picture-grp-300" href="http://www.choosecanvas.com"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/212/3157212_7f0a78ea9d_s.jpeg" alt="2008723112650.Picture-grp-300" hspace="5" vspace="5"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3">http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/19/how-do-we-package-our-canvases-5405993/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>colchesterchoose-canvasessexshopabstractboxesart-printsonlineproductsbloglegendschoosecanvaschelmsfordseascapescanvas-printswebsitehttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/19/how-do-we-package-our-canvases-5405993/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/14/canvas-buying-tips-5376721/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-01-14:/2009/01/14/canvas-buying-tips-5376721/Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:04:33 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>When buying a canvas print the biggest problem is choosing the 1 out of a huge selection that you like. You can literally put any picture or photo in the world onto canvas. So when we say there is a huge selection we mean it.</p> <p>A bright & bold print can bring a dull room to life in an instance. But likewise a simple abstract or black & white print can give a dull room a touch of class & still bring the room to life.</p> <p>All our prints look great on a white or light beige colour wall. However they also look fantastic in bars & restaurants - a lot of which have wooden based walls.</p> <p>Our number 1 tip when buying a canvas is: Make sure YOU like it. If the canvas is going in your house or premises then as long as you like it nothing else matters.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="sunset and the sea"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/481/3143481_8196f5a642_s.jpg" alt="sunset and the sea" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5">http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/14/canvas-buying-tips-5376721/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>artpersonalshopchoose-canvascanvas-printsbloghouseprinterhomewebsitecanvasanimalsessexprintschoosecanvasonlinecolchesterproductsgiftshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/14/canvas-buying-tips-5376721/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/06/new-year-new-products-5332679/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2009-01-06:/2009/01/06/new-year-new-products-5332679/Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:24:09 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>As 2008 is nearly over we thought it would be an ideal time to add some new canvas prints to our website ready for 2009. Canvases will be added to all our categories: 3 Part Canvas, 4 Part Canvas. Abstract, Animals & Wildlife, Cityscapes, Flowers, Landscapes, Legends, Local to us in Essex, Seascapes, Superheroes & Weather.</p> <p>So check back reguarly to see the new prints!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/tree_black_white/3122164" title="tree black & white"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/164/3122164_ff8e93db1a_m.jpg" alt="tree black & white" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog">www.choosecanvas.com/blog</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/06/new-year-new-products-5332679/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>choose-canvaschoosecanvasproductsessexhomecanvasonlineprintershophouseartpersonalblogprintscanvas-printswebsitegiftsanimalscolchesterhttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2009/01/06/new-year-new-products-5332679/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/12/15/new-black-white-canvases-added-to-website-5225478/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-12-15:/2008/12/15/new-black-white-canvases-added-to-website-5225478/Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:20:11 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>We have recently added some new Black & White canvas prints to our website. We never realised how popular they are until recently. After a number of requests we have now added some black & white prints to our Cityscapes & Landscapes categories. These include prints of the New York City skyline & the Brooklyn Bridge but there are many others & we plan on adding even more shortly.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="new york black & white"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/146/3069146_ed3529bc49_s.jpg" alt="new york black & white" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5">http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/12/15/new-black-white-canvases-added-to-website-5225478/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>choose-canvasgiftsonlinehousecanvas-printsanimalsprintswebsiteshopchoosecanvasproductscanvasartcolchesterblogpersonalessexhomeprinterhttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/12/15/new-black-white-canvases-added-to-website-5225478/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/12/09/canvas-prints-canvas-prints-choosecanvas-choose-canvas-chelmsford-united-kingdom-products-essex-colchester-art-printer-shop-online-website-animal-5189219/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-12-09:/2008/12/09/canvas-prints-canvas-prints-choosecanvas-choose-canvas-chelmsford-united-kingdom-products-essex-colchester-art-printer-shop-online-website-animal-5189219/Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:35:35 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>We use a top grade canvas with a water resistant property. This means all our canvas’s offer vivid color, high resolution & excellent lightfast and anti-aging properties. The special coating on the canvas enables prints to be stretched without any cracking which means a longer life for your canvas.</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/roll2/3053435" title="roll2"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/435/3053435_fe45351d8e_s.jpg" alt="roll2" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Canvas Specification:<br> - 100% Cotton<br> - 380gsm<br> - Water Resistent Matt Finish<br> - Whiteness - more than 90%<br> - Opacity - more than 85%<br> - Tested at 720, 1440 and 2880 dpi</p> <p>The key point from above is the 380gsm. This effectively means we use a thick canvas which is higher in quality, can be pulled tighter around the stretcher bars & thus will last longer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog">www.choosecanvas.com/blog</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/12/09/canvas-prints-canvas-prints-choosecanvas-choose-canvas-chelmsford-united-kingdom-products-essex-colchester-art-printer-shop-online-website-animal-5189219/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>houseunited-kingdompersonalonlineartanimalscanvascolchestershopprintergiftsprintsproductscanvas-printsbloghomewebsitechoose-canvasessexchoosecanvaschelmsfordhttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/12/09/canvas-prints-canvas-prints-choosecanvas-choose-canvas-chelmsford-united-kingdom-products-essex-colchester-art-printer-shop-online-website-animal-5189219/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/28/choose-canvas-at-christmas-5125687/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-11-28:/2008/11/28/choose-canvas-at-christmas-5125687/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:50:23 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>Light up a loved ones Christmas this year with a canvas print. We recommend using our Personal Photo on canvas service. </p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="cartoon-santa-claus-christm-logo"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/918/3023918_024ff5d9c5_s.gif" alt="cartoon-santa-claus-christm-logo" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Upload a personal photo to us via our website & we will convert onto canvas for you. Whether it be a photo of the grandchildren for the grandparents or a photo of the children for the parents it will certainly make someone happy this Christmas. Maybe you have a photo of the whole family that you would like on canvas to show the world. If you are an animal lover why not upload your pet photos. Do you have a holiday snap that reminds you of a great week of your life?</p> <p>Send it to us & you can have it on the wall forever.</p> <p>We also offer a Gift Wrap & Personal Message service. If you unable to see a loved one at Christmas then you can choose this service and we will post the canvas directly to the person you tell us to. We will include a message card with your personal message on it.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=46" title="canvasPrint"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/927/3023927_5cfb2e9c2b_s.jpg" alt="canvasPrint" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog">www.choosecanvas.com/blog</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/28/choose-canvas-at-christmas-5125687/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>choosecanvascanvas-printscolchestershophousecanvasgiftsprinteronlinehomeblogpersonalessexproductswebsiteanimalsartchoose-canvasprintshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/28/choose-canvas-at-christmas-5125687/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/25/choose-canvas-prints-our-stretcher-bars-5104074/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-11-25:/2008/11/25/choose-canvas-prints-our-stretcher-bars-5104074/Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:39:03 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>Choosecanvas use only top grade 1.5 inch wide gallery stretcher bars (the wooden frame over which the canvas is placed).</p> <p>The stretcher bars are made from light but very strong pine wood with male/female joints at each end to guarantee a perfect fit.</p> <p>Our canvases come complete with corner wedges for maximum stretch.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="Stretcher_Bar"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/139/3016139_49a88d1941_s.jpg" alt="Stretcher_Bar" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Over time canvases naturally may sag a little. Should this happen tapping the wedges lightly with a small hammer will retighten the canvas.</p> <p>This procedure can be repeated as necessary, to keep your prints ultra tight.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/25/choose-canvas-prints-our-stretcher-bars-5104074/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>onlinehouseanimalsstretcher-barsprintsprinterartessexcanvasgiftscolchesterhomewebsiteshopproductscanvas-printschristmashttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/25/choose-canvas-prints-our-stretcher-bars-5104074/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/21/4-part-canvases-added-to-website-5074770/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-11-21:/2008/11/21/4-part-canvases-added-to-website-5074770/Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:09:47 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>We have recently added a new category to our website entitled '4 part canvases'. These will mainly consist of abstract prints but we will be adding some landscapes, cityscapes & flower prints in the future. 4 Part prints will look great in any room or setting. Whether it be at home, in an office or a bar/restaurant. Eye catching yet simple.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=223" title="4 part Abstract"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/668/3004668_766f106101_s.jpg" alt="4 part Abstract" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>To see our 4 part canvases please click the link below:</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22">http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/21/4-part-canvases-added-to-website-5074770/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>onlineprinterartcolchesterprintshouseanimalsshopwebsitecanvas-printshomecanvasessexproductshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/21/4-part-canvases-added-to-website-5074770/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/15/christmas-gift-certificates-5040337/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-11-15:/2008/11/15/christmas-gift-certificates-5040337/Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:01:37 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>Christmas is fast approaching & I’m sure there is at least 1 person you are</p> <p>having trouble finding a present for. If you think they may like a canvas on</p> <p>their wall but are unsure as to what one to purchase why not get them a gift</p> <p>certificate. That way they can choose the print & size they want at a convenient</p> <p>time for them.</p> <p>We offer gift certificates in 6 different amounts £5, £10, £15, £20,<br> £50 & £100. These can be redeemed at any time & can be used to buy or put<br> towards any canvas/product of your choice. Whether it be an exciting landscape<br> print or a personal print, a gift certificate could be the answer to your prayers this<br> Christmas.</p> <p>Simply purchase the Gift Certificates as you would a canvas. We will then send you<br> your gift certificate via email within 24hrs</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="Copy of canvasPrint"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/429/2989429_e91cb4bf77_s.jpg" alt="Copy of canvasPrint" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/15/christmas-gift-certificates-5040337/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>choosewebsitecanvas-printsonlineartessexshopchristmasproductshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/15/christmas-gift-certificates-5040337/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/04/canon-w6400-wide-format-printer-4981258/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-11-04:/2008/11/04/canon-w6400-wide-format-printer-4981258/Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:35:06 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>As a complete professional printing solution the compact W6400 delivers quality, high resolution prints no matter what the deadline. This new model features increased usability, compatibility and an ingenious new Canon print driver.<br>  <br>  <br> <strong>Features</strong></p> <p>Full bleed photo printing<br> Fast output &ndash; full colour A1 photo in 1.3 min.<br> High definition &ndash; max. 2400 x 1200dpi resolution, UV resistant pigment inks<br> High capacity, single ink tanks<br> Small footprint<br> Compatible with wide range of media<br> Full network support for Mac and PC(Option)<br> Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black<br>  <br>  <br>  <br>  <br> The new Canon W6400 combines best in class image reproduction, cost-effective performance and new enhanced technology to offer more powerful productivity and greater business impact than ever before. Increased maximum resolution, an ingenious print delivery system, new print driver and improved usability and compatibility, ensure the W6400 delivers against the tightest deadlines with higher quality. A compact, complete professional printing solution with a small footprint, it will play an invaluable role in building your business.</p> <p><strong><span>Get through more work in less time</span></strong><br> Unique bi-directional printing is made easy by Canon&rsquo;s one inch wide high-density print head. Featuring 7,680 nozzles (1,280 per colour) the print head enables high resolution printing over a wide area in a single pass, saving time and ensuring absolute colour stability. And with Canon&rsquo;s advanced MicroFine droplet Technology&trade; ejecting more drops, more quickly, print times are accelerated even further.</p> <p><strong><span>UV resistant inks ensure lasting images</span></strong><br> For outdoor media and prints exposed to bright lights, durability is a must. The W6400 uses full-colour, UV static, fade free pigment inks. The result is unsurpassed colour fastness and bright, vivid images that look as good as the original, and stay that way.</p> <p><span><strong>Borderless printing brings images to life</strong></span><br> Nothing is more impactful than full-bleed printing, especially for photographic work. The W6400 supports fast, mess-free output to all four edges on 10&rdquo;x12&rdquo;, 8&rdquo;x10&rdquo; and B2 and B3 posters and 6-colour printing process ensures enhanced colour precision and tonal depth. Large capacity ink tanks and continuous ink supply are perfect for extra-long printing and ink tanks can be replaced during printing without affecting print quality.</p> <p><strong><span>Productive network support and flexibility</span></strong><br> The W6400 supports both Mac and Windows environments, fitting seamlessly into your network and enhancing its value. With an output plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and HDI Drivers for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, this new printer offers greater usability. Plus Canon&rsquo;s NetSpot® Suite software enables integration management of every printer on your network.</p> <p><strong><span>Applications</span></strong><br> Digital images and photographs, Proofs, Storyboards, Presentations, Impositions, Packaging concepts, Concepts & layouts, POD final posters, Computer-created artwork, Reproductions, Photographs/Manipulated photographs, Special sized artwork.</p> <p> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/04/canon-w6400-wide-format-printer-4981258/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>printeronlineproductschooseartcanvasprintswebsiteshopnethttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/11/04/canon-w6400-wide-format-printer-4981258/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/29/new-product-protective-spray-added-towebsite-4950073/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-10-29:/2008/10/29/new-product-protective-spray-added-towebsite-4950073/Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:47:18 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>We have just added a great new product to our website. Lyson Print Guard waterproofs, protects and greatly enhances fade-resistance. Not only does Lyson Print guard protect your print but it has been proven to extend the longivity of the inks and prevent colour shift. </p> <p>Canvases never looked so good.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog">www.choosecanvas.com/blog</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/29/new-product-protective-spray-added-towebsite-4950073/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>printslysonproductscanvasshopguardartwebsitechooseonlinehttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/29/new-product-protective-spray-added-towebsite-4950073/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/27/new-category-added-towebsite-local-to-us-inessex-4939032/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-10-27:/2008/10/27/new-category-added-towebsite-local-to-us-inessex-4939032/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:14:28 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog">www.choosecanvas.com/blog</a></p> <p>We have recently added a new category to our website titled ‘Local to us in Essex’. Here you will find various images taken local to us around Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk. All photos were taken by our in house photographer & locations include Colchester, Wivenhoe, Mersey Island & the river Colne. One of our most popular is the print of Colchester Castle in the evening sun light.</p> <p>All these images are available in either rectangular or square prints & are available in many different sizes.</p> <p>We will be updating this category on a regular basis if we can persuede our in house photographer to venture out into the cold now we are heading into winter !!</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog">www.choosecanvas.com/blog</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/27/new-category-added-towebsite-local-to-us-inessex-4939032/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>essexwebsitecolchesterproductsonlineshopnorfolkprintscanvaschoosecastlesuffolkhttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/27/new-category-added-towebsite-local-to-us-inessex-4939032/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/24/canvasconcerns-storing-and-delivery-4923835/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-10-24:/2008/10/24/canvasconcerns-storing-and-delivery-4923835/Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:24 +0200 <p>www.choosecanvas.com<br>www.choosecanvas.com/blog</p> <p>What is the best way to store unprimed canvas? Or primed canvas? How should one store stretched canvas? What is the best way to ship a stretched canvas? How does one preserve and store canvas that has been removed from its stretcher bars? In order to protect this important and essential art material, as well as your finished paintings, read on.</p> <p>Canvas is a very strong material. Usually made of all cotton, cotton and linen, or linen, it can be woven in any texture from smooth to nubby. Newer synthetic fibers have been introduced as well, and these add strength of a different sort to the basic natural fiber content. Synthetic fibers resist rot and decay far more readily than natural cotton or linen. This quality makes synthetic &ldquo;canvas&rdquo; a good candidate for exterior display.</p> <p>Cotton, linen or synthetic canvas can be purchased either primed (usually with a high quality acrylic primer) or unprimed. Artists who have developed their own formula for underpainting ground or who do not want the surface sealed use the unprimed surface. Many acrylic painters love the near watercolor effects of using unprimed canvas. Both primed and unprimed canvas should be stored away from strong direct light or exposure to moisture. Light will destroy canvas just as it does any form of fabric. Primed is slightly less susceptible to light damage, but UV contact should be limited whenever possible, whether primed or unprimed. Ideally, canvas should be rolled around a firm center and covered to protect the roll from dirt and grime (and UV).</p> <p>Stretched canvas should be stored standing upright along one edge. Multiples should be stored in such a way as to prevent abrasion of the next canvas. One way to accomplish this is to stack the first two back-to-back, in pairs. Then fronts contact only fronts and backs contact only backs. Standing in some sort of rack can best facilitate this. Storing one on top of the other in a stack will promote warping of the stretcher bars and also creates a situation where objects could fall onto a painting and cause damage or possible rips.</p> <p>Delivering a stretched canvas requires one of several options to be exercised. First and most chosen is the procedure of wrapping the (dry) painting in soft foam sheeting and then packing in a heavy cardboard carton. Delivery/storage companies offer several choices in heavy corrugated boxes. Choose one that is at least 6&Prime; larger on all sides than the painting (including the thickness of the art). Fill all areas around the painting with foam sheets, making sure there is no room for the painting to slip or move during transport.</p> <p>Crates can be built (either by you or a freight company) for Delivering ornate, oversized, or extremely valuable artworks. These crates resemble what you might expect a giant piece of heavy machinery to be shipped in. The sheer size and proportions of the crate make it an expensive option, but one that might be necessary for some works.</p> <p>Paintings purchased at times when crating is impractical (such as when traveling), can be removed from their stretcher bars for Delivering. This makes the size (and the cost) smaller and more manageable. To remove the tacks or staples from the stretcher bars, use a sharp instrument such as the tine of a screwdriver or a pocketknife and a pair of pliers. Gently lift the tack or staple up, and then grip it with pliers. Remove all tacks or staples. Cover the painting with a soft cloth or smooth paper and carefully roll the painting to fit a large, heavy mailing tube. Avoid rolling too tightly. Pad each end of the tube so that the edges will be protected from crushing. It is sometimes possible to reuse the stretcher bars, so they might be collapsed and shipped with the canvas. Ship stretcher bars in a separate package or tube, as they could cause creasing or other damage if shipped inside the tube with the painting.</p> <p>Rolled, painted canvases should be unrolled and re-stretched as soon as possible. The simple act of rolling a painting, even though the surface is somewhat flexible, could cause cracking or other damage; and the longer it stays rolled, the more likely damage is to occur. If you are unsure how to re-stretch the canvas (and there is a special technique to stretching) consult a professional framer who will be able to re-stretch the work for a nominal fee.</p> <p>Proper storage of artworks, especially stretched canvases, is vital to their long life. If stretched canvases are exposed to prolonged periods of high humidity (such as a warehouse or garage storage facility that is not air conditioned), severe warping of the stretchers can occur. That is the most immediate and obvious damage. Humidity creeps into the painting and penetrates between the painted surface and the canvas onto which it is painted. Cracks and crazing are the end result. When examined closely, these cracks (caused by excessive humidity) go all the way through the painting, right to the canvas core. It may take many months for the extent of the damage to become visible, but by that time the damage is already done. Correction can be made by a conservator, but at a very high cost.</p> <p>As you can see, by taking just a few simple precautions in the storage and shipment of canvases, you can save yourself lots of time, disappointment and money.</p> <p><a title="carlights1" href="http://www.choosecanvas.com"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/015/2928015_df03d50f3f_s.jpg" alt="carlights1" hspace="5" vspace="5"></a></p> <p>www.choosecanvas.com<br>www.choosecanvas.com/blog</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/24/canvasconcerns-storing-and-delivery-4923835/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>abstract-abstract-website-gicleeonlineshop-printsnet-printer-shopprints-canvasprintercar-onlinegicleewebsitecanvasart-car-nethttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/24/canvasconcerns-storing-and-delivery-4923835/#commentshttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/21/choosecanvas-how-to-stretchcanvas-4905645/tag:choosecanvas.blog.co.uk,2008-10-21:/2008/10/21/choosecanvas-how-to-stretchcanvas-4905645/Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:40:13 +0200 <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a></p> <p>Stretching your own canvas is fairly easy once you know the procedure and have the proper tools and materials. Note that the canvas referred to below is pre-primed; but you could also use the following procedure with raw canvas and, after it has been stretched, prime it with two coats of acrylic gesso. Please read through all of the instructions first, since certain steps must be prepared for in advance.</p> <p>First you will need to gather a few tools and materials: canvas pliers, stapler/staples or hammer and tacks, stretcher strips, and canvas. In addition, a T-square is convenient to help you insure that the stretchers are square. Then follow these steps to stretch your canvas:</p> <p>Select the appropriate-sized stretchers for the canvas you want to build. Your art supply store has a variety of pre-cut wooden frame rails (or stretcher bars) that have interlocking mitered edges.<br> Once your stretcher frame is assembled on a flat surface, you should verify that it is square. Do this by taking a tape measure and checking that the diagonal distances from both opposing corners are equidistant. (They almost always will be.) If you encounter an offset, you can correct it by attaching a small metal right-angle brace on the inner frame corner. A small plywood right-angle triangle attached to the rear frame corner will also help correct any shift. </p> <p>For frame rails longer than 36 inches, an interior brace should be inserted between these rails to support them from bowing inward after the canvas has been attached. This will also protect against frame distortion during periods of fluctuating humidity. If this type of support rail did not already come with your pre-cut frame, you should cut a piece of similar wood and attach it with the type of braces detailed in step 2. </p> <p>Take the canvas and lay the primed side down on a clean, flat surface. Place the frame atop the canvas and then cut away any excess material so that there are two inches of excess canvas bordering the frame on all sides. It is important that you leave this border material because this is what you will use to grip, stretch, and attach the canvas to the frame.<br> Fold one side of the canvas over one of the shorter frame rails and then attach a canvas tack at the center of the outside edge of that rail. </p> <p>At the opposite side, use canvas pliers (which are similar to regular pliers except they have a broader gripping area) to grip the canvas at mid-rail. It may be helpful for you to set the frame upright while doing this. With a firm grip, pull the canvas until a straight crease is formed to the tacked end. While keeping tension on the canvas, insert another tack at the center edge of the rail, just like the other side. Note that you may also use a staple gun/staples instead of tacks. (The Arrow JT-21 is easy to use.)<br> Move to the next frame rail (one of the longer ones) and repeat steps 5 and 6. As you do, you will notice a triangular canvas crease as you attach the third side and then a diamond-shaped crease when the fourth tack is attached on the remaining mid-rail. </p> <p>Now, place temporary tacks at all four corners. Starting with the center of one of the long rails, grip the canvas tightly with the pliers and fasten tacks at 2″ intervals. Repeat with several tacks in both directions (from center) and then switch to the opposite side and repeat this process. Continue working from the center until both long sides are completely tacked down to all but one inch from each corner, stretching the canvas evenly as you proceed. </p> <p>Once both long sides are finished, remove the temporary tacks that you fastened in step 8. Now repeat the same fastening process for both of the short sides, working out from the centers. For smaller canvases, one entire short side can be fastened first, followed by the opposite side. Larger canvases should be rotated several times to evenly stretch the material over the frame. Note that a primed linen canvas (oil-primed linen, in particular) will normally require that the tacks be placed closer together, due to the limited stretch of this material. </p> <p>Fold and pleat the corners of the canvas and then neatly wrap them around to the rear of the canvas frame. Keeping tension on the material, tack all of the excess cloth to the rear of the frame so that it is neatly secured. Then place tacks on all four outer corners. This excess material is important to have in case you ever need to restretch or remount the canvas.<br> Any remaining canvas indentations or ripples can be reduced by moistening the affected area with a damp sponge. Be careful not to saturate, and allow the canvas to dry completely in a well-ventilated area.</p> <p>Keep in mind that it is easier to stretch primed cotton and Polyflax canvas than it is to mount a primed linen canvas, since linen fibers do not stretch as much. Oil-primed canvas requires the most attention when mounting on a frame because it has virtually no stretch. When working with this type of canvas, you may have to remove tacks in wrinkled sections and then restretch and retack.</p> <p>By following the above steps and using proper materials and a few tools, you can easily build your own canvas. With a little practice, the process becomes much faster and easier, almost to the point of becoming routine.</p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="Sunflower"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/217/2916217_745793e33f_s.jpg" alt="Sunflower" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="Sunset "><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/218/2916218_fab658b2c4_s.jpg" alt="Sunset " vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com" title="Cat - Black & White"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/219/2916219_dad97ea043_s.jpg" alt="Cat - Black & White" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.choosecanvas.com">www.choosecanvas.com</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/21/choosecanvas-how-to-stretchcanvas-4905645/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>printshouseshoponlinewebsiteartanimalscanvashomeprinterhttp://choosecanvas.blog.co.uk/2008/10/21/choosecanvas-how-to-stretchcanvas-4905645/#comments