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Tips & Instructions
How to Brace an Artist Canvas

Looking for a way to strengthen your canvas?  If you are working in large format you should consider bracing your canvas to provide added rigidity.  It's a simple process and well worth the time and money.

Step 1:
Select a canvas cross brace measuring equal to or greater than the narrower dimension of your stretcher frame; cut to fit exactly inside the frame.

Step 2:
Attach cross brace to frame using one T-Plate at each end of cross brace, as illustrated in the image below.*



*Note: Do not glue brace to frame; never glue the joints of stretcher bar frames.

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