Sue's Professional Artist
Workshops Step 2 : Prepare Your Materials
You will need :
Use 2"x1" planed all round softwood, cut to required proportions.
1/4" x 1/4" beading strips can be made for you by any good wood yard for next to nothing.
Size 8 x 3/4" wood screws
1" veneer pins
Canvas selection should be as follows :
8oz - small paintings no larger than 2' x 3'
10oz - mid-sized paintings up to 5' x 4'
12oz - for small to large paintings up to 7' x 5'
14oz - for mid to large size paintings from 4' x 5' upwards
Primer and/or rabbit glue size