Very interesting. Thanks for posting this.
The non-shrinkage of the canvas would be my main concern. It sounds like I need to try it.
Paul
On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 5:29 AM, seanmpuckett@... [DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint] <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Paul, I used to do this professionally.
My solution to gluing down canvas is to use gel-thick water-based acrylic artist medium (Golden is a supplier) spread over the substrate with a very fine square toothed tile trowel, then carefully unrolling the canvas and gently smoothing with a carpet roller or rolling pin to remove wrinkles but not squeegee out the adhesive.The low water content of the medium doesn't cause canvas shrinkage. Since the medium is designed as a artist's pigment base, it is archival and acid-free. I've had excellent results and no issues with delamination or discolouring over time.Only works with porous backings, and shouldn't be used if your canvas has already been waterproofed. Advantage is low odour. Disadvantage is cost, though you really don't need very much.Premixed wallcovering adhesive works okay (and is cheaper) for temporary mounting or learning the process but since that stuff is designed to be eventually strippable, and has who knows what in it I'd never sell or show it.-s