How Do You Make An Acrylic Painting Canvas?
Art supplies can be expensive. Sometimes you will have the inspiration to create, but not the funds to support your inspiration. Don’t let this happen to you. Instead, make your own canvas that you can paint on. Using regular canvas material will work fine because acrylic paint is relatively thick and will not bleed through too easily. The texture of the canvas material will also add a level of dimension to your final piece. The following steps will show you how to make this handy project. Cut your piece of plywood to your desired size. You can even cut your wood in a strange shape–it does not have to be just square or rectangle if you have a jig saw. Cut your piece of canvas material to 1 ½” longer on each side than your piece of plywood. Apply a layer of spray adhesive to the front of your piece of wood. Pull your canvas taut and cover the front of your wood. Pull the excess edges over the back of your wood and use a staple gun to put into place. Nail your trim wood pieces around th
