How Do You Prepare Canvas For Altered Art?
Altered art can be created on any number of flexible or hard surfaces, including board, Masonite, wood or canvas. For canvas, choose either canvas board for a strong and rigid support, or opt for stretched canvas. Canvas does not have to be made from standard linen or cotton–it could be any stretched fabric, including silk, leather, suede, hemp or burlap. Because the altered art process is highly experimental, creativity can begin with the preparation of the support. Step 1 Start with a pre-stretched canvas that you bought or made on your own. Prime the canvas with Gesso to keep the canvas from warping later on. Apply the Gesso with a bristle brush, removing any bubbles with your fingers are you coat the canvas. Allow the Gesso to dry. Step 2 Apply a second coat to the first coat once it’s dry. Paint on three to five more coats of the Gesso. Brush on the Gesso in a different direction in each time, to ensure complete canvas coverage. Step 3 Sand the canvas when it is completely dry to
