How to choose the right canvas for you

1. Canvases generally do not need to be dyed and bleached. If done, they will seriously damage the strength and durability of the canvas itself. Linen canvases have high strength, low elongation, corrosion resistance and resistance to mildew, and can resist dirt and loose. It is fast and wet, and is a traditional fine canvas substrate. It is suitable for hand-painted cloth and not suitable for inkjet.

 


2. Cotton canvas, this kind of canvas is a kind of tight and sturdy cotton canvas. It is easy to corrode and mold, and it is not easy to dry after being wet. It will continue to relax over time. So it is not suitable for hand painting and is used for spray painting. The texture of the time is very good.



3. Chemical fiber, that is, polyester canvas, has some excellent properties as canvas, such as strong elasticity, flatness, smoothness and softness, but this kind of canvas is relatively fragile. It may be brittle if it is too long, and it is not very collectable. In addition, the canvas has no texture and texture that the artist likes, so it is suitable for inkjet painting.


4. The linen cotton canvas uses a base material made of linen scraps and cotton blends. The appearance color is pale with grayish yellow and no luster. The canvas is covered with dense dark brown brown dots, which is a quality comparison. Rough cloth, this kind of canvas is low in strength and easy to sag. It is a type of canvas that has only appeared in recent years. It is relatively inexpensive and suitable for oil paintings that are more common and beginners usually practice.

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