What makes the perfect Canvas? Depending on your application this could be a wide range of answers. If you want the heaviest our#1 is perfect; for the most colors our 10oz is it; the smoothest texture check out army duck. The best marine canvas, its Outdura. So, why do I say #12 is perfect? #12 [...]
Continue reading "The Perfect Canvas! #12 Cotton Duck"One of the most enjoyable things to do with natural cotton canvas is the dye it! My personal favorite type of dye for cotton is MX Fiber Reactive Dye. Companies like Prochemical (east coast) and Dharma Trading (west coast) carry it. My favorite thing about this dye is that it does not have to be heat activated, [...]
Continue reading "Fiber Reactive Dyes are PERFECT for Cotton!"You just got your brand new canvas and it is so smooth and nicely packaged. The last thing you want to do is throw it in the washing machine! In my slip cover video I used preshrunk 10 oz canvas, so I was happy to skip the washing and dive right in to cutting and [...]
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