So it is a brand new year. Christmas is out the way & we’re all thinking about the summer & decorating the house. So we thought we would try & predict what some our most popular prints will be this year. We will probably be way off the mark but here goes:
Elvis Presley Walk a Mile in my Shoes Canvas Print - Tomorrow the 8th of Jaurary would have been the King's 77th Birthday. What better way of decorating your house if you're a fan of Elvis than with a lyric & picture canvas print. You can choose any song lyric you want, Walk a Mile in my Shoes was just used as an example.
Blue Wave Canvas Print - A simple but effective print showing a crystal clear blue wave. Perfect to brighten even the most dull room. We chose this simply as it's one of our best sellers & have it on the wall ourselves so know what we're talking about!
Empty Street Canvas Print - A black & white print showing an very empty street at Christmas time. The dark & moody tones give this print a great feel about it. If you want a comtemporary print with loads of class then this is the canvas print for you!
Times Square Lights Canvas Print - We chose this as Times Square canvas prints are always very popular all year round. With the bright lights, yellow taxis & lively atmosphere New York & Times Square in particular are always a brilliant addition to any wall.
Batman Logo Canvas Print - What with the recent Batman film we think that any one of our Batman Canvas Prints will be popular but we have gone for this one in particular. The Batman Log, it's simple but it works! A great choice for Childrens bedrooms!
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Monday, 19 December 2011
Song Lyrics on a Canvas Print
A very popular edition that we offer is the chance to have your favourite song lyrics added to a canvas print with a picture of the artist as well!
These prints look particulary striking with white writing printed onto a black background. You can have any colours you like but this is a classic that always works well, well we think so anyway!
All these prints have been designed at Choose Canvas & we like them that much that we have got 2 on the wall here too!
Favourites include Elvis Presley with the lyrics to If I Can Dream or The Wonder of You, John Lennon's Imagine, Oasis with Live Forever & Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile. But at the end of the day you can have any picture & any lyrics you want. It's going to be your canvas after all!
These prints look particulary striking with white writing printed onto a black background. You can have any colours you like but this is a classic that always works well, well we think so anyway!
All these prints have been designed at Choose Canvas & we like them that much that we have got 2 on the wall here too!
Favourites include Elvis Presley with the lyrics to If I Can Dream or The Wonder of You, John Lennon's Imagine, Oasis with Live Forever & Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile. But at the end of the day you can have any picture & any lyrics you want. It's going to be your canvas after all!
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Our Gift Wrap & Personal Message Service
Choose Canvas offer a unique Gift Wrap & Personal Message service. This is ideal if you are buying the canvas print as a present for a friend or family member. If you will be unable to see them in person then take advantage of our service. For a small additional fee we will gift wrap the canvas print & add a personal message onto a card and include this when we post it.
If you would like to use our Gift Wrap & Personal Message service then you can select this when adding your chosen canvas to the shopping basket. Then just add your personal message into the comments field when completing the check out process. If local to us we may even deliver in person.
You order, We print & gift wrap, We then post direct to the person you require us to.
Please click here to find out more about our Gift Wrap service.
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
New Prints added to website
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Over the past few weeks we have added some new prints to our website. These can be found in our Abstract, Animals & Wildlife, Flowers, Legends, Landscape & Seascapes categories.
All of these canvas prints can either be printed in landscape or square format depending on the requirements.
The new prints include a Stormy Sea’s print, an abstract yellow flower print & a friendship inspired print which can be found in our Animals & Wildlife section
Over the past few weeks we have added some new prints to our website. These can be found in our Abstract, Animals & Wildlife, Flowers, Legends, Landscape & Seascapes categories.
All of these canvas prints can either be printed in landscape or square format depending on the requirements.
The new prints include a Stormy Sea’s print, an abstract yellow flower print & a friendship inspired print which can be found in our Animals & Wildlife section
Click here to purchase the canvas print above of stormy seas.
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Lyson Print Guard
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We recommend adding the option of Lyson Print Guard to your canvas print. Lyson Print Guard waterproofs, protects and greatly enhances fade-resistance. Not only does Lyson Print guard protect your canvas print but it has been proven to extend the longivity of the inks and prevent colour shift.
It will protect your canvas to all the elements including sunlight & dust. Canvases never looked so good.
Friday, 3 April 2009
How to Stretch Canvas - Part 3
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Move to the next frame rail (one of the longer ones) and repeat steps 5 and 6. As you do, you will notice a triangular canvas crease as you attach the third side and then a diamond-shaped crease when the fourth tack is attached on the remaining mid-rail.
Now, place temporary tacks at all four corners. Starting with the center of one of the long rails, grip the canvas tightly with the pliers and fasten tacks at 2″ intervals. Repeat with several tacks in both directions (from center) and then switch to the opposite side and repeat this process. Continue working from the center until both long sides are completely tacked down to all but one inch from each corner, stretching the canvas evenly as you proceed.
Once both long sides are finished, remove the temporary tacks that you fastened in step 8. Now repeat the same fastening process for both of the short sides, working out from the centers. For smaller canvases, one entire short side can be fastened first, followed by the opposite side. Larger canvases should be rotated several times to evenly stretch the material over the frame. Note that a primed linen canvas (oil-primed linen, in particular) will normally require that the tacks be placed closer together, due to the limited stretch of this material.
Fold and pleat the corners of the canvas and then neatly wrap them around to the rear of the canvas frame. Keeping tension on the material, tack all of the excess cloth to the rear of the frame so that it is neatly secured. Then place tacks on all four outer corners. This excess material is important to have in case you ever need to restretch or remount the canvas.
Any remaining canvas indentations or ripples can be reduced by moistening the affected area with a damp sponge. Be careful not to saturate, and allow the canvas to dry completely in a well-ventilated area.
Keep in mind that it is easier to stretch primed cotton and Polyflax canvas than it is to mount a primed linen canvas, since linen fibers do not stretch as much. Oil-primed canvas requires the most attention when mounting on a frame because it has virtually no stretch. When working with this type of canvas, you may have to remove tacks in wrinkled sections and then restretch and retack.
By following the above steps and using proper materials and a few tools, you can easily build your own canvas. With a little practice, the process becomes much faster and easier, almost to the point of becoming routine.
Do you like our Marilyn Monroe print? If so please follow the link to purchase: http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=18&sort=20a&page=2
Move to the next frame rail (one of the longer ones) and repeat steps 5 and 6. As you do, you will notice a triangular canvas crease as you attach the third side and then a diamond-shaped crease when the fourth tack is attached on the remaining mid-rail.
Now, place temporary tacks at all four corners. Starting with the center of one of the long rails, grip the canvas tightly with the pliers and fasten tacks at 2″ intervals. Repeat with several tacks in both directions (from center) and then switch to the opposite side and repeat this process. Continue working from the center until both long sides are completely tacked down to all but one inch from each corner, stretching the canvas evenly as you proceed.
Once both long sides are finished, remove the temporary tacks that you fastened in step 8. Now repeat the same fastening process for both of the short sides, working out from the centers. For smaller canvases, one entire short side can be fastened first, followed by the opposite side. Larger canvases should be rotated several times to evenly stretch the material over the frame. Note that a primed linen canvas (oil-primed linen, in particular) will normally require that the tacks be placed closer together, due to the limited stretch of this material.
Fold and pleat the corners of the canvas and then neatly wrap them around to the rear of the canvas frame. Keeping tension on the material, tack all of the excess cloth to the rear of the frame so that it is neatly secured. Then place tacks on all four outer corners. This excess material is important to have in case you ever need to restretch or remount the canvas.
Any remaining canvas indentations or ripples can be reduced by moistening the affected area with a damp sponge. Be careful not to saturate, and allow the canvas to dry completely in a well-ventilated area.
Keep in mind that it is easier to stretch primed cotton and Polyflax canvas than it is to mount a primed linen canvas, since linen fibers do not stretch as much. Oil-primed canvas requires the most attention when mounting on a frame because it has virtually no stretch. When working with this type of canvas, you may have to remove tacks in wrinkled sections and then restretch and retack.
By following the above steps and using proper materials and a few tools, you can easily build your own canvas. With a little practice, the process becomes much faster and easier, almost to the point of becoming routine.
Do you like our Marilyn Monroe print? If so please follow the link to purchase: http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=18&sort=20a&page=2
Monday, 30 March 2009
How to Stretch Canvas - Part 2
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5. Fold one side of the canvas over one of the shorter frame rails and then attach a canvas tack at the center of the outside edge of that rail.
6. At the opposite side, use canvas pliers (which are similar to regular pliers except they have a broader gripping area) to grip the canvas at mid-rail. It may be helpful for you to set the frame upright while doing this. With a firm grip, pull the canvas until a straight crease is formed to the tacked end. While keeping tension on the canvas, insert another tack at the center edge of the rail, just like the other side. Note that you may also use a staple gun/staples instead of tacks. (The Arrow JT-21 is easy to use.)
7. Move to the next frame rail (one of the longer ones) and repeat steps 5 and 6. As you do, you will notice a triangular canvas crease as you attach the third side and then a diamond-shaped crease when the fourth tack is attached on the remaining mid-rail.
8. Now, place temporary tacks at all four corners. Starting with the center of one of the long rails, grip the canvas tightly with the pliers and fasten tacks at 2″ intervals. Repeat with several tacks in both directions (from center) and then switch to the opposite side and repeat this process. Continue working from the center until both long sides are completely tacked down to all but one inch from each corner, stretching the canvas evenly as you proceed.
Final part to follow shortly
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5. Fold one side of the canvas over one of the shorter frame rails and then attach a canvas tack at the center of the outside edge of that rail.
6. At the opposite side, use canvas pliers (which are similar to regular pliers except they have a broader gripping area) to grip the canvas at mid-rail. It may be helpful for you to set the frame upright while doing this. With a firm grip, pull the canvas until a straight crease is formed to the tacked end. While keeping tension on the canvas, insert another tack at the center edge of the rail, just like the other side. Note that you may also use a staple gun/staples instead of tacks. (The Arrow JT-21 is easy to use.)
7. Move to the next frame rail (one of the longer ones) and repeat steps 5 and 6. As you do, you will notice a triangular canvas crease as you attach the third side and then a diamond-shaped crease when the fourth tack is attached on the remaining mid-rail.
8. Now, place temporary tacks at all four corners. Starting with the center of one of the long rails, grip the canvas tightly with the pliers and fasten tacks at 2″ intervals. Repeat with several tacks in both directions (from center) and then switch to the opposite side and repeat this process. Continue working from the center until both long sides are completely tacked down to all but one inch from each corner, stretching the canvas evenly as you proceed.
Final part to follow shortly
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Tuesday, 24 March 2009
How to Stretch Canvas - Part 1
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Stretching your own canvas is fairly easy once you know the procedure and have the proper tools and materials. Note that the canvas referred to below is pre-primed; but you could also use the following procedure with raw canvas and, after it has been stretched, prime it with two coats of acrylic gesso. Please read through all of the instructions first, since certain steps must be prepared for in advance.
First you will need to gather a few tools and materials: canvas pliers, stapler/staples or hammer and tacks, stretcher strips, and canvas. In addition, a T-square is convenient to help you insure that the stretchers are square. Then follow these steps to stretch your canvas:
Select the appropriate-sized stretchers for the canvas you want to build. Your art supply store has a variety of pre-cut wooden frame rails (or stretcher bars) that have interlocking mitered edges.
Once your stretcher frame is assembled on a flat surface, you should verify that it is square. Do this by taking a tape measure and checking that the diagonal distances from both opposing corners are equidistant. (They almost always will be.) If you encounter an offset, you can correct it by attaching a small metal right-angle brace on the inner frame corner. A small plywood right-angle triangle attached to the rear frame corner will also help correct any shift.
For frame rails longer than 36 inches, an interior brace should be inserted between these rails to support them from bowing inward after the canvas has been attached. This will also protect against frame distortion during periods of fluctuating humidity. If this type of support rail did not already come with your pre-cut frame, you should cut a piece of similar wood and attach it with the type of braces detailed in step 2.
Take the canvas and lay the primed side down on a clean, flat surface. Place the frame atop the canvas and then cut away any excess material so that there are two inches of excess canvas bordering the frame on all sides. It is important that you leave this border material because this is what you will use to grip, stretch, and attach the canvas to the frame.
Part 2 of how to stretch canvas to follow shortly.
Stretching your own canvas is fairly easy once you know the procedure and have the proper tools and materials. Note that the canvas referred to below is pre-primed; but you could also use the following procedure with raw canvas and, after it has been stretched, prime it with two coats of acrylic gesso. Please read through all of the instructions first, since certain steps must be prepared for in advance.
First you will need to gather a few tools and materials: canvas pliers, stapler/staples or hammer and tacks, stretcher strips, and canvas. In addition, a T-square is convenient to help you insure that the stretchers are square. Then follow these steps to stretch your canvas:
Select the appropriate-sized stretchers for the canvas you want to build. Your art supply store has a variety of pre-cut wooden frame rails (or stretcher bars) that have interlocking mitered edges.
Once your stretcher frame is assembled on a flat surface, you should verify that it is square. Do this by taking a tape measure and checking that the diagonal distances from both opposing corners are equidistant. (They almost always will be.) If you encounter an offset, you can correct it by attaching a small metal right-angle brace on the inner frame corner. A small plywood right-angle triangle attached to the rear frame corner will also help correct any shift.
For frame rails longer than 36 inches, an interior brace should be inserted between these rails to support them from bowing inward after the canvas has been attached. This will also protect against frame distortion during periods of fluctuating humidity. If this type of support rail did not already come with your pre-cut frame, you should cut a piece of similar wood and attach it with the type of braces detailed in step 2.
Take the canvas and lay the primed side down on a clean, flat surface. Place the frame atop the canvas and then cut away any excess material so that there are two inches of excess canvas bordering the frame on all sides. It is important that you leave this border material because this is what you will use to grip, stretch, and attach the canvas to the frame.
Part 2 of how to stretch canvas to follow shortly.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
How to Upload your own photos
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Here is a quick tutorial on how to upload your own personal images to us so we can convert onto canvas for you:
1: Create an account with us by clicking on ‘My Account’ at the top of our homepage. Fill in all the fields that are required.
2. Once you have created an account you are then able to upload you photo to us. To do this please click on ‘Personal Photo’s’ under our categories menu on the left hand side.
3. Scroll down & select the shape & size of canvas print you require. Select the lyson print guard or gift wrap service if you require either of these additions. Then where is says ‘Photo Upload’ please click on ‘Browse’.
4. Navigate to the location of the image on your computer & click open.
5. Click ‘Add to Cart’
6. Proceed to complete checkout.
Please click this link to go direct to our upload page:
http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=46
Here is a quick tutorial on how to upload your own personal images to us so we can convert onto canvas for you:
1: Create an account with us by clicking on ‘My Account’ at the top of our homepage. Fill in all the fields that are required.
2. Once you have created an account you are then able to upload you photo to us. To do this please click on ‘Personal Photo’s’ under our categories menu on the left hand side.
3. Scroll down & select the shape & size of canvas print you require. Select the lyson print guard or gift wrap service if you require either of these additions. Then where is says ‘Photo Upload’ please click on ‘Browse’.
4. Navigate to the location of the image on your computer & click open.
5. Click ‘Add to Cart’
6. Proceed to complete checkout.
Please click this link to go direct to our upload page:
http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=46
Monday, 19 January 2009
How do we package our canvases?
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If you have decided to purchase a canvas you obviously want it to arrive at your front door in perfect condition. This is why we use 2 part telescopic boxes to protect our canvases.
Telescopic boxes are made especially for the safe delivery of canvases & picture frames. We have 3 different sizes: Small, Medium & Large. After printing and assembling your canvas onto the stretcher bars we will then choose the best size box for your print & place inside.
We also bubble wrap your canvas many times & then add even more bubble wrap inside the box for extra protection.
Finally we add strong tape around the box to make extra safe & then write ‘Fragile’ on the box so the delivery company know to handle with care.
All the above precautions mean that you have piece of mind that your canvas will arrive at your front door in exactly the same condition as when it left us.
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Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Canvas buying tips
When buying a canvas print the biggest problem is choosing the 1 out of a huge selection that you like. You can literally put any picture or photo in the world onto canvas. So when we say there is a huge selection we mean it.
A bright & bold print can bring a dull room to life in an instance. But likewise a simple abstract or black & white print can give a dull room a touch of class & still bring the room to life.
All our prints look great on a white or light beige colour wall. However they also look fantastic in bars & restaurants - a lot of which have wooden based walls.
Our number 1 tip when buying a canvas is: Make sure YOU like it. If the canvas is going in your house or premises then as long as you like it nothing else matters.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Come & see our prints in person
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If you like the look of our canvas prints then if you live local to us you can now view some of them in person. Flowerscenta in Long Melford, Suffolk now have many of our prints for sale in their shop. Flowerscenta currently have mainly Flowers, Animals & Abstract canvases on display but the shop owners can always help you if you require something else. You can either purchase the print you like from Flowerscenta but we would rather you let Flowerscenta contact us & we will print you a fresh new canvas & then either post or deliver directly to you.
If you like the look of our canvas prints then if you live local to us you can now view some of them in person. Flowerscenta in Long Melford, Suffolk now have many of our prints for sale in their shop. Flowerscenta currently have mainly Flowers, Animals & Abstract canvases on display but the shop owners can always help you if you require something else. You can either purchase the print you like from Flowerscenta but we would rather you let Flowerscenta contact us & we will print you a fresh new canvas & then either post or deliver directly to you.
http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=18
Monday, 15 December 2008
New Black & White Canvases added to Website
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http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=217
We have recently added some new Black & White canvas prints to our website. We never realised how popular they are until recently. After a number of requests we have now added some black & white prints to our Cityscapes & Landscapes categories. These include prints of the New York City skyline & the Brooklyn Bridge but there are many others & we plan on adding even more shortly.
http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=217
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Customers Photo Submission
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Late last week we were very pleased to receive a couple of photos from a customer showing the canvas prints we did for them on their wall. We have included the photos below. The first photo shows our Jersey Lighthouse print which can be found here: http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=174
The 2nd picture shows the print entitled ‘ Floating ‘ which shows 2 water lilies on the water. This print can be found in our Flowers section here: http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4
Late last week we were very pleased to receive a couple of photos from a customer showing the canvas prints we did for them on their wall. We have included the photos below. The first photo shows our Jersey Lighthouse print which can be found here: http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=174
The 2nd picture shows the print entitled ‘ Floating ‘ which shows 2 water lilies on the water. This print can be found in our Flowers section here: http://www.choosecanvas.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4
Monday, 1 December 2008
What Stretcher Bars do we use?
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Choosecanvas use only top grade 1.5 inch wide gallery stretcher bars (the wooden frame over which the canvas is placed).
The stretcher bars are made from light but very strong pine wood with male/female joints at each end to guarantee a perfect fit.
Our canvases come complete with corner wedges for maximum stretch.
Over time canvases naturally may sag a little. Should this happen tapping the wedges lightly with a small hammer will retighten the canvas.
This procedure can be repeated as necessary, to keep your prints ultra tight.
http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog/?page_id=6
Choosecanvas use only top grade 1.5 inch wide gallery stretcher bars (the wooden frame over which the canvas is placed).
The stretcher bars are made from light but very strong pine wood with male/female joints at each end to guarantee a perfect fit.
Our canvases come complete with corner wedges for maximum stretch.
Over time canvases naturally may sag a little. Should this happen tapping the wedges lightly with a small hammer will retighten the canvas.
This procedure can be repeated as necessary, to keep your prints ultra tight.
http://www.choosecanvas.com/blog/?page_id=6
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Choose Canvas at Christmas
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Upload a personal photo to us via our website & we will convert onto canvas for you. Whether it be a photo of the grandchildren for the grandparents or a photo of the children for the parents it will certainly make someone happy this Christmas. Maybe you have a photo of the whole family that you would like on canvas to show the world. If you are an animal lover why not upload your pet photos. Do you have a holiday snap that reminds you of a great week of your life?
Send it to us & you can have it on the wall forever.
We also offer a Gift Wrap & Personal Message service. If you unable to see a loved one at Christmas then you can choose this service and we will post the canvas directly to the person you tell us to. We will then include a message card with your personal message on it.
Light up a loved ones Christmas this year with a canvas print. We recommend using our Personal Photo on canvas service.
Upload a personal photo to us via our website & we will convert onto canvas for you. Whether it be a photo of the grandchildren for the grandparents or a photo of the children for the parents it will certainly make someone happy this Christmas. Maybe you have a photo of the whole family that you would like on canvas to show the world. If you are an animal lover why not upload your pet photos. Do you have a holiday snap that reminds you of a great week of your life?
Send it to us & you can have it on the wall forever.
We also offer a Gift Wrap & Personal Message service. If you unable to see a loved one at Christmas then you can choose this service and we will post the canvas directly to the person you tell us to. We will then include a message card with your personal message on it.
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