Let me show you my stab at canvas art. This is my third attempt at canvas art and I have some tips for added success.
First you can't use prints that are printed with an inkjet printer. I upload all my prints to Persnickety Prints. The prints are awesome, archival, returned in a few days and are packaged perfectly. The 5 x 7 canvas I used was from Michael's and they do have black canvas but it seems they are always sold out of the size I need. I painted the canvas black.
This step is very important (I think). For some reason prints are always a little bigger than the canvas, no matter who prints them. Trim the photo at this time and make sure it will fit on your canvas. I then distress the edge of the photo (do not use a water based paint, it will bleed) so it blends into the background of your canvas.
This step is very important (I think). For some reason prints are always a little bigger than the canvas, no matter who prints them. Trim the photo at this time and make sure it will fit on your canvas. I then distress the edge of the photo (do not use a water based paint, it will bleed) so it blends into the background of your canvas.
I use a foam brush and slater the canvas with Mod Podge. Mod Podge the back of your print and place on your canvas.
Brush Mod Podge on top of your photo and let it dry. You will now have a canvas art that you have done yourself and saved money also!
