From our Queens Park workshop we can offer a range of stretching option for a wide range for work.
Canvas Stretching
Painting on stretched canvas was pioneered by the Venetians in the 16th century, originally using linen twill sail cloth
We offer a range of stretching services including Artists Canvas as well as stretching Prints on Canvas which is becoming very popular. We offer a range of depths on our stretcher bars, from 1″ up to “2 box as standard although we have made up to 25cm deep box Canvas. Canvas can be made to almost any size, including very large formats.
Batik Stretching
Batik is a method originally used in Java of producing coloured designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left un-dyed. It is now used throughout the world both on pieces of art and clothing. Batik stretching is the same technique used for canvas stretching and really enhances the artwork ready for hanging.
Tapestry Stretching
Tapestry work can be displayed framed or stretched. For more expensive items, we recommend framing as this provides protection from the environment. However, stretching is suitable for many, often home produced work.
As opposed to framing when the work is under glass, Batik and Tapestry stretching allows the detail texture of the work to be seen more clearly.
A further alternative is to have the work stretched and then framed without glass.
