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Posted by lucretia borgia on March 17, 2009, 10:30 am
On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:56 -0700 (PDT), "1961girl@gmail.com"
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>> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
>> > How easy is it to dye/stain/paint canvas for those us with out easy access
>> > to colored canvas.
>> > Or would a pastel palette work with the white?
>> > Cheryl
>> There are fabric pencil crayons which can be heat set. That's what I
>> may do.
>> MargW
>I know I've seen some stuff on painting canvas - let me dig around and
>see what I come up with.
>Linda
I think you will find 'painting canvas' refers to painting a picture
you wish to stitch on a canvas, in other words, making the canvas into
the sort they retail at great price, but doing it yourself.
In that case, the paint will be covered. If you paint the whole piece
of canvas, that might be an idea but are there areas of exposed
canvas? If so, I don't think it would look too good.
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Posted by 1961girl@gmail.com on March 17, 2009, 10:42 am
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> On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:56 -0700 (PDT), "1961g...@gmail.com"
> >> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
> >> > How easy is it to dye/stain/paint canvas for those us with out easy =
access
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> >> > to colored canvas.
> >> > Or would a pastel palette work with the white?
> >> > Cheryl
> >> There are fabric pencil crayons which can be heat set. =A0That's what =
I
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> >> may do.
> >> MargW
> >I know I've seen some stuff on painting canvas - let me dig around and
> >see what I come up with.
> >Linda
> I think you will find 'painting canvas' refers to painting a picture
> you wish to stitch on a canvas, in other words, making the canvas into
> the sort they retail at great price, but doing it yourself.
> In that case, the paint will be covered. =A0If you paint the whole piece
> of canvas, that might be an idea but are there areas of exposed
> canvas? =A0If so, I don't think it would look too good.- Hide quoted text=
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No, I've seen some stuff on one color with an acrylic wash I believe.
I really have to do some work but will try to look it up tonight.
Maybe Janet Perry?
Linda
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Posted by ellice on March 18, 2009, 10:20 am
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>> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
>>> How easy is it to dye/stain/paint canvas for those us with out easy access
>>> to colored canvas.
>>
>>> Or would a pastel palette work with the white?
>>
>>> Cheryl
>>
>> There are fabric pencil crayons which can be heat set. That's what I
>> may do.
>>
>> MargW
>
> I know I've seen some stuff on painting canvas - let me dig around and
> see what I come up with.
>
> Linda
There is a plenty of info on ANG, and if you check the archives of their
discussion list, there will be the periodic "how do you paint canvas" .
Personally, IME, it's better, especially for less experienced with canvas
stitchers, to just use canvas that has come dyed already. You do not want
to be screwing with the issues of clogged holes, more abrasion, etc when
first getting familiar with technique and stitching on canvas. Perle 5, WRT
the SAL pieces, quite fills the holes on 18 ct, and fuzzes up with too long
a length. Hand painting areas that will be stitched could make this a less
pleasant experience, unless it's carefully done.
Anyhow - I have a ready supply of colored canvas in my business inventory
from the design business, as well as access from the LNS to send people a
piece - for goodness sake - we're only talking about 7" squares.
On the general subject of painting canvas for those who really do canvas
work - there is info out there. Different designers have slightly different
ways - some do background painting for some special effect with a charted
design, vs the typical painted canvas, where the design is painted and
background left to the stitcher. Usually on white - which like for a
painting - gives the reflective background behind the paint. Sometimes on
colored canvas - to allow the stitcher a different option WRT background.
ellice
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Posted by Liz on March 20, 2009, 12:48 am
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> > Cheryl Isaak wrote:
> > > How easy is it to dye/stain/paint canvas for those us with out easy a=
ccess
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> > > to colored canvas.
> > > Or would a pastel palette work with the white?
> > > Cheryl
> > There are fabric pencil crayons which can be heat set. =A0That's what I
> > may do.
> > MargW
> I know I've seen some stuff on painting canvas - let me dig around and
> see what I come up with.
> Linda
Since the directions on the web site call for "eggshell" canvas, I'm
just going to take my chances and use the white canvas that I already
have. It looks like all I'll need is the the Ribbon Floss or whatever
I decide to use in it's place.
Liz from Humbug
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Posted by ellice on March 18, 2009, 10:14 am
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> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
>> How easy is it to dye/stain/paint canvas for those us with out easy access
>> to colored canvas.
>>
>> Or would a pastel palette work with the white?
>>
>> Cheryl
>>
>
>
> There are fabric pencil crayons which can be heat set. That's what I
> may do.
>
> MargW
You can use pigma markers on canvas. I wouldn't do anything that is ironed
onto the canvas. Remember - canvas is cotton with a lot of sizing to
stiffen the threads. You must be wary of doing something that will break
down the sizing and leave a floppy mess.
Ellice
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>> > How easy is it to dye/stain/paint canvas for those us with out easy access
>> > to colored canvas.
>> > Or would a pastel palette work with the white?
>> > Cheryl
>> There are fabric pencil crayons which can be heat set. That's what I
>> may do.
>> MargW
>I know I've seen some stuff on painting canvas - let me dig around and
>see what I come up with.
>Linda