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    Home » Crafts » How To: Reverse Canvas

    How To: Reverse Canvas

    Published by Gail | Published June 5, 2018 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    Have you heard about how to do a reverse canvas? I purchased a large pack of 8x10 canvases for a dollar each and got right to work!

    *this post contains affiliate links, read more here*

    how to do a reverse canvas project step by step video tutorial MyRepurposedLife.com

    Tools needed to make a reverse canvas project:

    Painter’s tool

    Needle nose pliers

    Exacto Knife (optional)

    Paint

    Cheap Chip Brush

    Scissors

    Sanding sponge

    Staple Gun

     

    Step 1 Pry staples out with painter’s tool

    remove staples

    You can pry the staples out as is, or you can use the exacto knife to cut around the canvas. I prefer to just tackle the staples. Pry the staples up with the painter’s tool.

     

    use painters tool to pry staples on canvas frame

    First, pry the staples.

    Step 2 Pull staples out of frame

    needle nose pliers remove staples

    Then, use needle nose pliers to remove all staples from the wooden canvas frame.

     

    Step 3 Remove canvas from wooden frame

    remove canvas from wooden frame

     

    Step 4 Trim Canvas Material

    trim canvas material

    Finally, trim the canvas. It’s recommended that you trim the canvas slightly. After attaching it to the back of the frame, trim the canvas close to the staples.

     

    Step 5 Inspect Wooden Frame

    Take a close look at the front of your new frame. It may need sanding.

     

    Step 6 Paint Frame

    paint reverse canvas frame

    You may want to paint or stain your new frame. There will be small joints in all the corners. Painting helps to disguise these joints and make them less noticeable. Allow paint/stain to dry.

     

     

    Step 7  Reattach Canvas

     

    stretch canvas and reattach with staple gun

    This canvas was trimmed close. You may find it easier to leave extra material as you reattach the canvas. Carefully trim material close to staples.

     

    Step 8 Display your new artwork using a reverse canvas

    summer is my happy place chalk couture transfer reverse canvas MyRepurposedLife.com

    I am addicted to reverse canvas projects. I love the look. This Summer is my Happy Place transfer is one of my favs.

    I would love for you to share this on Pinterest with your friends!

    I did a video for those who prefer watching how things are done.

     

    Have YOU done a reverse canvas project? Did you already know how to do it? Or is it on your to-do list?

    Have you heard about our new Club Couture subscription service?

    gail

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    1. Cathy

      June 06, 2018 at 9:18 am

      Why not just buy unstretched canvas, cut it to size, decorate, and frame? Or did your canvas already have the saying on it when you purchased it? I’m confused .

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      • Gail Wilson

        June 06, 2018 at 7:35 pm

        Cathy,
        While you think that is a great idea, I think spending a dollar and getting the canvas material AND the frame is better. 🙂 I'm not a framer, nor am I an artist.

        I think this is a great idea for those who have done those wine and paint classes and wish their paintings were framed. To each his own I guess. lol

        gail

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