Before any paint hits the canvas a lot of prep work goes into each piece. The canvas is cut from a large bolt, shrunk with hot water, allowed to dry, and cut to size. Each piece has a sewn hem with carefully mitered, sewn and turned corners.(This is a Canvasworks trademark- I like to make the absolute best product which will stand up to years of wear.) The sewn canvas is pressed to ensure a smooth, flat painting surface.

Great care should be taken before painting previous 'furniture' finishes, due to the high likelihood that silicone waxes and cleaners have been used on these surfaces. The presence of silicone can be expected to interfere with the ability of a wooden substrate to properly accept a paint finish. Silicone is present in most of the popular household waxes sold in the US Wood surfaces should be well abraded with a 150-grit paper to break up any existing finish, and then tacked clean. See similar questions...

This is without a doubt our most-asked question. It's actually pretty easy once you've got the first one under your belt. You need 2" extra ON EACH SIDE for the wrap. Think of it as wrapping a box, and you need paper for the sides. So - a 16x16 finished size becomes a 20x20 when it's submitted. Here's what you do: Open a blank 20x20 file in Photoshop, 300 dpi (or the same dpi as your image). Bring your ruler guides in 2" from the top, bottom, left and right. See similar questions...

Wrinkles which are not severe may be remedied. If the canvas has not been painted on yet, it can be tightened by removing the staples near the affected area(s), pulled taut with canvas pliers (sold in art supply stores or catalog, such as www.pearlpaint.com), and restapled. If the stretched canvas has already been painted on, but not yet framed, there are two possible remedies, although you should proceed with some caution. See similar questions...

First you should clean the gel coat with a wax and grease remover. The gel coat is the white outer surface of the part. Next you should start by sanding with a 280 grit wet sandpaper, then with a 320 grit wet sandpaper. Follow the paint primer manufacturer's recommendation for final sanding. Make sure all surfaces are completely sanded, otherwise your primer and paint will not stick to the gel coat surface. See similar questions...

Prepare the rooms to be painted as though you were going to paint them. Remove pictures from the wall and small items that could tip or fall easily. We can assist in moving large items from walls, however we do prefer this is done ahead of time. See similar questions...

LARRY: Shipping and handling for an original framed-painting or framed giclee varies. Once an order is placed, we check with our shipper to see how much for the destination and time of delivery needed. Then we let the buyer know. See similar questions...

With a Woodgrain standard layout the bottom rail is usually the largest rail. Please note the standard rail sizes of our various door heights below Before applying the first coat of finish, sand the entire surface lightly with 5/0 sandpaper (180 grit). This is to remove any fingerprints or handling marks. Adjust or Align components if necessary before finishing, wood panels ?float? and may be knocked into alignment with a wood block and hammer. Be careful not to damage the door. See similar questions...

The Canvas widget is the most configurable and versatile. With versatility comes complication however, and it is certainly deserving of its own special section within this FAQ... You might also see the examples in the widget demo especially the "canvas item types" selection (which runs the items.pl demo script). Unlike other widgets the Canvas does not take the -bitmap configuration option. One of the ways to place things - including bitmaps - onto a Canvas is to call create on it. See similar questions...

Listed below are some of the most frequently asked questions that I receive via e-mail. I'm sent a great number of interesting and often challenging questions every day (some of which now appear on my Online Forum page). See similar questions...

The Library does not administer the test, but good study guide is the Library Workshop Manual on the library's webpage. A printed version is on reserve at the Circulation desk. See similar questions...

Very gradually, the inside of the tipi, above the fire, will get dark as the fabric absorbs the pigments from the smoke. However, the tannic acid and oils in the smoke has a tendency to "tan" and "season" the cover and make it more waterproof and more resistant to deterioration. The Indians would usually build a fire with green wood in a new "skin" tipi to saturate the tipi surface with smoke. See similar questions...

Your painting will usually ship within 5 business days of your order. If you choose UPS ground, allow an additional 5-7 business days for your painting to arrive, or 2 days for Fed Ex 2 nd Day Air. See similar questions...

I would love to create a special paintings for you. I often do commissions for people who have seen something they like on the web site but need something just a little bit different. Sometimes it's important to emphasize a certain colours. Or it could be a special theme that has a special meaning for you. For more information you can go to commission an artwork See similar questions...

Yes! They can make a lovely light and lacy design. Some of the overall background quilting patterns look absolutely great painted on a wall either in tone on tone or in a coordinating color. Back to Top See similar questions...

Canvas only means it is not stretched over a frame - we deliver it rolled and you arrange stretching with your local framer. "Canvas Wrapped" means we deliver it, ready to hang, stretched around a 4cm (2inch) thick wooden frame, strung and taped at the back so dust doesn't get in the crack between the canvas and the frame. Gives a nice chunky art gallery feel. See similar questions...

Successful completion of the PCT requires a high level of physical and mental conditioning, as well as the skills covered in the The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook by Ray Jardine. (The Hiker's Handbook is now out of print but Jardine has a new book out called Beyond Backpacking in which he expands on his theories and techniques). Ray Jardine recommends trimming every conceivable superfluous ounce from your pack since the effort to carry each ounce is greatly amplified over 2,600 miles. See similar questions...

Other than drinking a glass of water for contrast to distend the stomach, no preparation is necessary, and there are no injections. Before the exam, you will take 5-10 minutes to fill out a detailed medical questionnaire. See similar questions...