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04-27-2007, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom Edgerton
Bill Whitaker advised that backing the painting with foamcore stapled to the stretchers would lessen the tautness variance, and I've found this to be true.
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Tom, can you post a photo of how you do this?
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04-27-2007, 11:37 AM
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Will do ASAP
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04-28-2007, 11:09 PM
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Theres a company that produces a 50% cottom, 50% poliester fabric. I just ordered 5 meters to test. The price is incredibly cheap. I will let you know what is like.
Alex
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04-30-2007, 10:43 AM
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Richard--
I welcome any and all misattributions that make me look smarter and more knowledgeable than I am.
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04-30-2007, 12:36 PM
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Thanks for the great tip Sharon. I will read the post.
Unfortunally, i
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05-01-2007, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Sharon Knettell
A: Purchase a Dibond, Alumalite, or Econolite panel. Signmakers have them. He recommends Alumalite or Econolite as they have fluted plastic cores are cheaper ($60 a 4'x9') panel and lighter.
B: Cut or have panel cut to size.
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AHA!
I have a piece of Alumalite as we speak. I had it cut in half by my neighbor who is building a small airplane in his garage. (It's nice to have people like this in the neighborhood.) I had thought one was supposed to rough up the Alumalite before applying an adhesive but it sounds like it's not necessary.
I wil post my results as soon as I get around to doing this. Thanks again, Sharon!
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05-08-2007, 03:20 AM
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Sharon, once again i am pricking up my ears at your words.
Your mention of Dorland's wax medium had me google & buy some.
Alas - any idea how to make a "thin" layer.? Does one dilute it with something.?
This has come at an appropriate time for me as i am very dissatisfied with my retouch varnish (damar) as a finish for gallery presence. I am however happy with the damar final varnish - but who can wait.?!!
Any info regarding this would be appreciated. Perhaps it should be in a separate thread. Please feel free to move it if necessary.
thank you
tricia
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04-30-2007, 04:19 PM
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Sharon, thank you very much for your excellent tips and information.
I really appreciate that.
Alex
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