Canvas Prints are big business at the moment, with thousands being sold for gifts in the UK everyday. Recent increase in popularity towards artists such as Andy Warhol and street artist Banksy have greatly influenced design and fashion trends, with many top interior designers using Canvas Prints in their designs. This increase in popularity has spurred many on to get creative and try their hand at creating their own personalised Canvas Wall Art. This article will guide you through 4 simple steps so that you too can create fantastic canvas prints.
Step 1: Choose and Image
Possibly the most important step when creating your very own personalised Canvas Print is to choose the right image. When selecting your photograph to transform into a Canvas Print you should ask your self a few questions. Is your photo one that you will be happy to see everyday? Will it fit in with your homes decor? Is it of a high enough quality to justify spending money on it, in order to transform it into a wonderful canvas print? If the answer to these questions are all "Yes!" then move on to step 2. If you are struggling for ideas, but really wish to add a canvas print to your home, then popular ideas include; family photos, pets, landscape photos, hobbies and interests.
Once you have an image or photograph you can further personalise it by customising and editing it using computer software such as PhotoShop. By being creative you can end up with some amazing results, and the best part is, it will be completely unique!
Step 2: Print Image
Your next step is obviously to have your photo or image printed onto canvas. The easiest way to do this is to take your image down to your nearest specialist printing company, who will have your image printed onto high quality canvas within a couple of hours. However, depending on the size of the canvas, it is possible to complete this step at home but you will need to own a printer capable of printing onto canvas. You can check this by referring to your printers Manufactures Manual.
You will also need to purchase some canvas or poly canvas sheets to print onto. Read your printers manual carefully and follow the steps that guide you through the set up for printing onto canvas. Once your print is complete you must wait for the ink to completely dry before continuing to step 3.
Step 3: Stretch and Frame Canvas
Now for the technical bit, once your canvas prints are dry you need to stretch and frame them. Canvas Prints are traditionally stretched over a wooden frame, this keeps the canvas tight and makes for a smooth and professional looking finish. The key to stretching a canvas is to keep the canvas tight, you can buy tool that will assist in this. As a benchmark, when properly stretched a canvas print should sound like a drum when tapped. Again you can take your Canvas to a professional who will be able to do this for you. However if you are feeling creative and wish to do this by yourself it is possible, but may take practice. Neatly fold the canvas around your wooden frame, using a staple gun secure one side of the canvas to the frame.
Then, using special canvas pliers, pull the canvas tight, and secure again using the staple gun. Once secured on all sides, and the canvas is tight, cover the staples with a strong masking tape for a neat finish. You can then opt to frame your canvas or leave it as it is and hang it up. Framing looks great if your image is of an artistic nature, but many prefer the modern look of an unframed canvas print.
Step 4: Hang Canvas
Finally it is time to hang your new canvas photo print. Hanging your finished Canvas Wall Art is easy, it is just like hanging any other painting or mirror. There are many effective methods. You can use a painting hanging set, mirror plates, or 3M Command Strips, all are readily available at any respectable D.I.Y shop. The hardest part of hanging your canvas print will be choosing the perfect place to show off your new, fantastic Canvas Wall Art!
Adam works at one of the UK's leading Canvas Print companies. He really enjoys his job and finds the process of creating unique and personalised Canvas Wall Art incredibly fascinating. In his spare time Adam is a budding Amateur Photographer and enjoys sharing his experiences online.
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