[Kimberly Dow]

Here is the one he meant - I think -


Question: At what size should I have my panels cradled?

Answer: Any flexible surface that has different coatings on front and back, be it, gesso, sized canvas, and/or paint, is going to tend to cup one way or the other. The direction and severity of this cupping is dependant on the coatings used, their thickness and the degree in which they expand and contract. The floating cradle we use is designed specifically for the coatings that we have developed and their method of application. We generally recommend cradling panels that are over 16"x20", however, the need to cradle a panel becomes more apparent on a panel that has a much more radical aspect ratio, for example, a 16"x20" panel has an aspect ratio of 4:5, a panel with the dimensions of 12"x16" has a A.R. of 3:4, making it more "radical" and thus is more likely to cup.

Question: Will framing an uncradled panel be sufficiant in preventing cupping?

Answer: Yes, on panels 16"x20" or smaller the overall cupping will be almost inperceptable when framed.

Question: How can you frame a cradled panel?

Answer: In exactly te same manner you would frame a 1/4" panel. The cradle is 3/4" in height making the overall thickness of the cradled panel 1". The cradle strips are set back 1/4" from the panels edge, facilitating framing by conventional methods.

I hope this answers some of the questions you might have regarding cradled panels. Please feel free to post regarding this or any other ground/support related questions