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Old 10-25-2004, 06:46 PM   #10
Marvin Mattelson Marvin Mattelson is offline
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Linen was originally used a a painting surface because of the weight and size limitations of panels. If properly stretched it has a drum-like surface. If a canvas loses tension in the future the stretchers can be tightened with keys (little wooden pegs. I use a heavy duty stretcher with cross braces which I purchase at Soho Artist Supplies on Grand Street in New York City.
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