Canvas Transfer FAQs

Producing a canvas transfer is an intensely detailed process, which begins with an art print (ink on paper). First, the print is coated, via spray or brush with a special acrylic that seizes the ink.  After drying the resulting film is meticulously separated from the paper and permanently embedded into high quality ”Grade A”, artist canvas.  Rigid standards and meticulous attention to detail maximize ink retention, paper removal and bonding.  At this point, the picture has an image true to the original painting with a lustrous oil sheen and rich canvas texture.  The canvas is then carefully stretched and wrapped around a sturdy, custom-cut inner support frame (called a “stretcher bar”).

The end result of this painstaking process is a world-class textured piece of art that you will enjoy for your entire lifetime.

A canvas transfer is a print or poster image that has been transferred and fixed to a canvas surface. The result is a piece of printed art that has the appearance of an original canvas painting without the higher cost usually associated with original artwork.

Stretched canvas refers to a canvas that has been mounted onto a stretcher bar support framework in preparation for framing or hanging. These are the same frameworks that artists use to stretch canvases for original canvas art.

Canvas transfer art offers the look of an original canvas painting. The canvas transfer process also gives your artwork additional durability. The protective varnish helps prevent fading and water damage.

 Canvas transfer art is generally very durable. They require the same basic care that you would give any other quality print. As with any artwork, canvas transfers should be kept out of direct sunlight. Unlike a print, you can clean the surface of varnished canvas transfers with mild soap & water. With these basic precautions, your canvas transfer will last a lifetime

Canvas Transfer Terminology

The Basic Transfer
First, the print is coated, via spray or brush with a special acrylic that seizes the ink. After drying the resulting ink film is embedded into high quality artist's canvas. Rigid standards and meticulous attention to detail maximize ink retention, paper removal, and bonding. At this point, the picture has an image true to the original painting with a lustrous oil sheen and rich canvas texture. This is known as a basic transfer.

Standard Wrap
Image extends to the edge.  Stapled on the sides of stretcher bars.  White edges and staples show on sides.

Museum Wrap
Museum wrap is the process where the canvas instead of being stapled on the sides, which is normally how they are produced, our team will leave additional canvas material on the sides. This is done because when they get to the "Stretching" stage of the canvas, they use the additional canvas to pull and staple to the back. This makes the piece more presentable for those that do not wish to have a frame.

Gallery Wrap
Gallery Wrap is virtually identical to the process of Museum Wrap except for one detail. Instead of leaving extra canvas to pull to the back, our team will pull the image around the sides leaving what some deem a more "Contemporary" look. This is quite commen for those who do not want a white border on the sides of the piece.

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