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John Reidy · 05-09-2006, 05:09 PM

Regarding a drying spray, I usually will use plain tap water after stretching a canvas (linen) and then allow the water to dry. When it dries it reoves any wrinkles.

I have done this on a client's painting after delivery due to them. They rested the painting againsy a chair where part of the chair pushed against the face of the painting, waiting for hanging. Unfortunately they didn't notice and by the time they were ready to hang they discovered a indentation. I took it a "magically" removed the depression.

05-09-2006, 05:09 PM	#10
John Reidy !st Place MRAA 2006, Finalist PSOA Tri-State '06, 1st Place AAWS 2007 Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 391	Regarding a drying spray, I usually will use plain tap water after stretching a canvas (linen) and then allow the water to dry. When it dries it reoves any wrinkles. I have done this on a client's painting after delivery due to them. They rested the painting againsy a chair where part of the chair pushed against the face of the painting, waiting for hanging. Unfortunately they didn't notice and by the time they were ready to hang they discovered a indentation. I took it a "magically" removed the depression. __________________ John Reidy www.JohnReidy.US Que sort-il de la bouche est plus important que ce qu'entre dans lui.