How To Make A Canvas....

1. Get or make a wooden frame. Be sure that it has a piece of wood in the centre of the frame to make it extra strong. It will also keep your material from slacking therefore your canvas will last much longer.

 2. Measure your material, leave about 3-4 inches around the edges depending on how thick your frame is.

 3. Pull the fabric into the centre of each side and staple it down. Be sure to pull the fabric as tight as you can so the fabric is extremely taut. Just use one staple for each side so it is easy adjust. You will add more staples later on. 

4. Do the same for the four corners, again pulling the fabric as tight as you can.

5. You now have to 'Fold' your corners which can be tricky.
This is what your corner should look like after step 4.

Next, as tight as you can, pull one side of your excess material into the centre and staple. 

Do the same for the other side of excess fabric. Use as many staples as you feel necessary.

6. Your corners should all be secure now so the next step is to staple the rest of the sides.
Do one side at a time, pull the fabric and staple it all along.
TIP: Do this in small sections:
Pull and staple
Pull and staple
      Pull and staple......
This will make sure your fabric is as tight as it will go.

Use as many staples as you need.

Side of the canvas.

Once all the sides are done you should have a perfectly made, very tight canvas. If you chose, finish it off by getting white primer and cover the fabric, including the sides. This will strengthen the fabric and prevent it from stretching.

Once dry your canvas is complete and ready to paint on.

DONE !