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DIY Hand-painted Canvas Backdrop

DIY Hand-painted Canvas Backdrop Double-sided

I have been thinking about doing this project for quite a while. I have been searching, reading and watching YouTube videos on how to do it. My biggest question was, how would a professional do it? What technique do they use? What materials do they use? I have never owned a hand-painted canvas of any kind, so it was hard for me to even imagine what a canvas backdrop would feel like. The most useful information I found here: http://vukelichphoto.com/blog/2015/11/30/how-to-make-an-oliphant-style-canvas-backdrop (And I would like to thank Philip Vukelich for such detailed information about his technique.) Even though I could follow his directions 100%, I still decided to add some other things that might help a canvas backdrop have a longer life. This was one of my main concerns. A regular canvas must be mounted on a wood frame before it’s painted on. And it will probably never get rolled afterwards, so there is less chance of the paint cracking. So, what can I use on my huge canvas to prevent the paint from cracking with time? I found out that some people use acrylic paint for painting fabric sofas or couches, but to make that fabric usable and naturally soft, they HAVE to use a Fabric Medium. *** Fabric/Textile Medium is white, so it will thin your paint and will also change your color to a lighter shade *** My canvas wasn’t primed and instead of using dilated gesso, as it was done by Mr. Vukelich, I used Mod Podge Sealer to prevent the paint from leaking through to the other side of the canvas. Why? Well, I think gesso will give your backdrop more texture and will add more weight to your backdrop. Also, I wanted the other side of my backdrop to simply be white, so I used Mod Podge to seal the canvas. Also, if you seal the canvas, then you will use less paint and it will be a much smoother painting process. I couldn’t find Mod Podge Flat/Matte Finish in the large bottle, so I thought if it were gloss, it wouldn’t make any difference since I would be covering it with flat white paint anyway. Oh, yea, the BIGGEST challenge was to stretch this huge piece of canvas and remove all wrinkles. My canvas was 96” x 6 yards. I cut it in half - 2.66 yards x 3 yards/each. #gallery-13 { margin: auto; } #gallery-13 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-13 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-13 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

    MISTAKE #1: My canvas is heavy-duty so ironing it didn’t help. I tried to sprinkle it with water and iron it and the canvas started to shrink!!! OMG!!! I guess because it is cotton! I remembered watching a video where a guy was using a sponge and warm water to remove the wrinkles before priming the canvas. The canvas was already mounted on a frame. So, I decided to stretch the canvas first. I have a hardwood floor stage that is about 10 ft x 10 ft and it’s mounted on plywood because I still have carpet underneath it. MISTAKE #2: I decided to tape the canvas to my hardwood floor. I might have chosen the wrong tape, but I was afraid to leave any glue residue on my floor. It worked just fine in the beginning but once I applied warm water on the canvas, my tape loosened up and even pins didn’t help. Double and triple tapes layers didn’t help either. #gallery-14 { margin: auto; } #gallery-14 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-14 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-14 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

    I wish I could build up a wooden frame but there were too many extra things to buy and no way to bring it home unless I rented a trailer. And I would have needed more time to build it as well. I found my way out by nailing the canvas to the plywood base that is underneath my hardwood floor. The canvas was a rectangular shape, so on the 2 opposite shorter sides, I used cotton fabric strips and pins to stretch the canvas. #gallery-15 { margin: auto; } #gallery-15 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-15 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-15 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

  Materials for painting: 1) Artist Canvas - #12 Unprimed Cotton Duck/Canvas Blanket (I bought 96” x 6 yards) 2) Plastic Sheeting to protect the floor 3) Mod Podge Sealer and Finish – Gloss - 1 Gallon Jug – I used about ¼ of the jug 4) 2 quarts - Valspar Signature, Latex White Paint Flat. For good even coverage*. 5) 32 oz Ceramcoat Textile Medium (also called Fabric Medium). You will Mix 1-part Fabric Medium to 2-parts Paint 6) 1 cup of water to dilute the 2 quarts of paint 7) 1 cup of water to dilute the Mod Podge 8) Mixing Bucket** 9) Paint Roller with Pole *** #gallery-16 { margin: auto; } #gallery-16 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-16 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-16 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

  *I think if you want to make you backdrop multi-color, 1 quart of base color would be enough, but I would buy 2 quarts or 1 gallon so you have extra if you need it. **I used a glass jar to mix my paint. I wasn’t sure how much l needed, so I mixed the paint in batches as I went along using the same 2:1 ratio of Paint to Fabric Medium, plus a little bit of water). ***If you don’t want a textured background, this should be the only thing you need. #gallery-17 { margin: auto; } #gallery-17 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-17 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-17 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

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Image 4   Directions: Working time: 3 Hours         Waiting Time: 4 hours 1) Lay the Plastic Sheet under the Canvas 2) Stretch and secure your Canvas (Image 1) 3) Use a big sponge or fabric to apply warm water to the canvas surface. Let it dry for 1-1.5 hours (Image 2) 4) Ensure all wrinkles are gone before applying Mod Podge Sealer. 5) Mix 1 cup water with 4 cups Mod Podge Sealer and ¼ cup Textile Medium (Image 3) 6) Use a Painting tray and roller to apply the Mod Podge Mixture 7) Let it dry for 40 minutes to 1 hour 8) Color Paint: I mixed 16 oz of paint + 8 oz of Textile Medium + ¼ cup water (I mixed 4 batches total) (Image 4) 9) After the first layer, I let it dry for about 30 min before adding additional coats.I 1 Hand Painted White Canvas cost me roughly $100.00 in materials ½ Canvas - $27.50. It was on a discount for $55 for the piece (free shipping). 2 quarts of paint - $17/each -$34 at Lowes - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Valspar-Signature-Satin-Latex-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-31-fl-oz/999989920 32 Oz Fabric Medium  - 8 oz for $5.99/each at Hobby Lobby. So, $24 for all. It was the best price I could find) - https://www.hobbylobby.com/Wearable-Art/Paints-Dyes-Adhesives/Adhesives-Tools/Ceramcoat-Textile-Medium/p/20661 Mod Podge – I used about 4 cups - $6.25 from eBay (1 gallon for $25.49) I had the other items already: pins, cotton fabric (old sheet), nails and hammer, vinyl brush, paint roller, painter pole, and plastic sheeting. I am sure most of the people might have those things in their household already. Blue - Grey Textured Side of the same Canvas #gallery-18 { margin: auto; } #gallery-18 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-18 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-18 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

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Spring and Easter Mini Sessions

Spring and Easter Mini Sessions. March 16 - 21​

    Aren’t you ready for a Tennessee spring? After all those cold rainy days me too. I love spring and spring weather. I love the blooming trees that grow here around our neighborhood in Thompson’s Station. Finally Easter 2020 is getting closer, I would like to offer a special deal for you - my Spring Easter Mini Sessions. I am going for a light and airy look for this Easter studio setup this time. It is pretty simple, not busy. It is a perfect combination of spring props that draw attention to your kiddos on the photos. At this time the Easter Spring session will take place in my Thompson's Station home-based photo studio. Even so, the studio setup is made for kids I can adjust the setup accordingly to family size if parents would like to participate. The pictures above show the exact set up that I had created. If you have any question please let me know.  Details: Booking Dates: from March 16th through March 21st. Price: $150+tax* 30-minute photo session. 4 Edited Digital Images with a print release (all will be sent by email). Up to 3 people. Each additional person costs $10. Location: Thompson's Station Photo Studio. *$50.00 of booking retainer will be applied to hold your spot. The remaining balance should be paid before the photo session. Also, the Contract/Agreement should be signed before the photo session. To Book, please fill out the form below. Fu VERA MAGEE PHOTOGRAPHY SPRING HILL, TN 615.656.8590 Local Photographer, affordable photographer, Photographer in Spring Hill TN, Photographer in Franklin TN, Local Family Photographer, Local Kids Photographer, Professional Photographer Nashville, Kids Portrait in Spring Hill TN, Spring Mini Session For Kids, Easter Family Pictures #FranklintnMom #Momslife #momofgirls #thefranklinmom #springhiltnmom #momblog #momofboys #busymom #Nashvillemom #Williamsoncountyparents Read the full article