Printing And Stretching A Canvas Print
I received another print order recently, and I thought it would be a good opportunity to share some of the production steps of a canvas print. I print these canvas prints personally, on an Epson 9900, here in Truckee, California.
Prior to printing on canvas, I need to add a 2 inch mirrored edge to the image, this is the part that will fold over the wood stretcher bars. I then print it out on the Epson 9900, it can produce prints up to 44 inches wide and quite a bit longer which is perfect for making 40x60 inch prints. This Long Lake sunset print is 20x60 inches.
This print order is for a coated canvas. I paint on a glossy UV/water resistant coating. It turns rather hazy after it is painted on, but then it dries clear and looks incredible. Two coats are applied with about two hours of drying time between the coats.
Here's the tools required to use the type of stretcher bars that I prefer. They are a little different than most stretcher bars, they come pre-cut and ready to assemble. The wood is kiln dried poplar, which makes for a very sturdy stretcher bar that won't warp over time.
All of my prints that are size 16"x20" or bigger are part of a limited edition. They come numbered and with a certificate of authenticity.
Here's the finished product! I delivered this one personally today here in Truckee, but shipping is of course available.
This photo was actually shot while hanging out with @jarvie when he was in town. It was a fun and productive visit. Here's the original post about this image: "a-long-panorama-of-long-lake-last-night's-sunset" And here's the un-cropped version of the photo:
Currently, my work is available at Gallery 5830' in Downtown Truckee, at Art Obsessions Gallery in Reno, Nevada, and at The Genoa Gallery in Genoa, Nevada. Big and small prints are available at all three galleries. And of course, prints can be ordered through my website as well.
I hope you enjoyed that little behind-the-scenes look at a Scott Shots print production, and I hope you all have a great weekend!
Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.ScottShotsPhoto.com
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Looks a like real painting! I always find digital printing very interesting. I only knew now that it passes coating stage too!
I love how canvas prints do indeed look somewhat like a painting. The coating is optional. Canvas can also come with a glossy surface, no coating needed. But a glossy coating that is painted or sprayed on is much tougher and better looking in my opinion.
Amazing
That's so cool! made me visit your website to check them out more 😄
Then mission accomplished :) Thank you!
Really interesting to see these behind-the-scenes, and the un-cropped version looks amazing too! Have you ever printed out the complete photo on canvas?
Thank you @itchyfeetdonica, no I have not. It's an odd ratio but I wanted to create a really long photo at Long Lake.
What a gorgeous shot! I like the photo of you holding the canvas - it really shows the scale of the print.
Thanks @steven-patrick! It was a great looking print, should look nice in the buyer's living room.
I've always wondered what the process was for stretching a canvas. How much time overall did you spend?
Depends on the size. A lot of staples on the 40x60s... But I'd say anywhere from 20 minutes for a small one to 45 minutes for a really big one. The printing of a big one takes about 15-30 minutes. The coating takes about 10 minutes per coat, plus about 2 hours of dry time between, then it has to dry overnight before stretching. Oh, it also has to dry overnight after printing, before coating. It's a process...
That's really cool! the result ended up really good one!
i wish i reach that level were i can sell my photos in print too!
Thank you @malos10! If you ever want to give it a try... Here's the system that I use to build my website and host my images. I love it:
https://www.photoshelter.com/referral/SC9TH9ZX8F
Thanks you really much for the link!
Wow yeah! This is amazing, thank you for sharing the process is super helpful to see different ways.
Having your own tools, materials, and even printer in your studio is so cool!!! 😍 And you framed it well, love how you folded the print in between the wood. This is the first time I’ve seen this technique haha