Hey guys! Thanks for all of the comments and likes! It's great to hear feedback and it helps me tailor these episodes and Quick Clips to what will help you most. After you have subscribed here, jump over to my website www.andrewtischler.com and subscribe there too! I give away heaps more free content on a regular basis. Be sure to check out my latest seascape DVD too, by going to www.andrewtischler.com/shop/ (check out all the 5 star reviews!) Thanks guys!

Literally the best video on this procedure that I've found on KZfaq, and absolutely no surprise that it comes from yourself Andrew! Quick tip for anybody that doesn't have a large framing square is to measure corner to corner with a tape measure or long rule. It needs a bit more mental juggling to figure which way to knock the frame into square of course. Cheers!

If you haven’t already, could you do a video about linens. Like qualities, what it’s made of exactly, thread counts etc.

Those corner wedges have always baffled me - thanks for explaining how they work

Andrew! It would be lovely if u would create a shirt video how to recognize good quality linen/canvas😍

Great instructions! Taking the time to show exactly how to fold the corners is greatly appreciated, I've messed some up a while back, I don't think I'll have that problem again! So thanks mate!

I am obsessed his videos and just watch them on repeat, I wish my skills were as good as his. I also like that he's nice to his cat.

Thank you, Andrew. I love your videos. They are so informative and helpful. But it seems to be designed for the professional artist rather than the beginner like me. Thanks again for your magic art.

Stretching canvas has always been intimidating to me, so I never tried. Thanks for the video! BTW, love the studio assistant.

Fantastic stuff! Well detailed and super informative, thanks for this!

Thanks so much for the info. I've got some paintings that didn't turn out and now I can make new ones - much cheaper and, I suspect, quite satisfying. I have to try that Belgian Linen. It sounds wonderful!

This is the Best video that I have found on here for this...I have saved it to watch again when I need to...Thank you so much for showing how to do this in an easy to follow way. You are very handsome too.

Excellent work

Happy New Year!

Hello from Portugal. Very nice and helpful video. Thanx a lot

Really helpful video sir.

Terrific idea Andrew! I'm now looking at the wall behind my desk and mentally rearranging the furniture in the room! I hope my wife catches the vision! ;-)

Loved this and you kitty

I'm looking to fold fabric over a frame the same way you are folding your canvas... or something like it. I really like how you have done it with the linen. My fabrics are not stiff from paint so it's a bit of a different problem but I'm think I can use a lot of what you do for this. I hope so.. thanks so much for the clear instructions.

As always, you're appreciated, thank you for sharing. Yes thank you I have a question, how do you prepare a Masonite panel for painting thank you

Your videos are very informative! Thanks

Finally, someone who knows how! I appreciate it! Have you done any videos on framing and matting a finished canvas?

Great example. I actually Never ever used that method in my many paintings lol. I prefer this classic way. I have always buy frames to a local carpenter and then I stretch the canvas...and that because the structure frames I use dont require framing because they are usually 2 inches thick.....love how they look. But looking fwd to use this method you show asap. Salutatuons from Baja.

Thanks for the important tips! especially for tensioning and securing the fabric to the corners of the sub-frame, it is important for me because I have had success in this randomly))) Thank you!

Thanks Andrew. Awesone Channel, big up!

Hey Andrew I watched all of your videos I appreciate if you made any more

Thank you ❤

Thanks

gracias

Nice video, Thank for sharing.

Great tips. I would love to see some landscaping.👍

Andrew, Thanks for the very professional video. I'm used to painting on canvas and would like to try a hand with linen. Can you let some of us know what to look for in choosing linen as to the weight and weave etc. I think it would be most helpful as linen is considerably more expensive to work with.

Hi Andrew, Thank you for your fine tips and I would like to know what kind of Canvas surface using for your fine detail works , Medium grained/Fine grained/etc.

Thank u for this💝

Jack of all trades!

Thanks brother good bless

thanks you!

Andrew thanks so much for the video, do you use oil base primed canvas ? Can you prime an unstreached canvas?

this is maizing my dear

I am a great fan of Andrew Tischler's, but there is one problem here. If, at the corners, you staple the canvas from one stretcher bar to the stretcher bar adjacent to it, the stretchers cannot expand and keep the canvas taught. The stapled canvas keeps the corners together, and the keys can't function. This is easily avoided, as long as you're aware of it.

Nice. I had no idea what those wedges were for.

Awesome video:)

Hi Andrew - great videos. I notice that Russell Fine Arts (below) asked you about your preference for stretched canvas/linen or panels to which you replied "both". I usually use stretched canvas but was impressed with your video about making panels with Belgian linen glued on. I often "cruise" junk/op shops looking for good frames and find that panels - which can be cut to size beforehand - useful. I'd really like to have your opinion regarding relative benefits or constraints for both options - also relative to framing, storage, exhibition, and saleability. Thanks.

Hi Andrew - Great video. You mentioned you are using primed Belgian linen. Does the linen have an acrylic or oil based primer? If you've used both, which do you prefer and why? Thanks!

Great. I've just bought a bunch of cool frames with bad canvases on a second hand store so I will need this guide to stretch a new canvas on it. Good tip to get a much cheaper canvas AND frame to find them at garage sales and such.

very helpful! thank you :)

fantastic tutorial! Do you ever paint on the unstretched canvas and stretch it afterwards?

Nice bro, been taking some tips from your portrait process, Do you sell any DVDs where you break down the process?? i feel like i still over blend the portrait and struggle with texture.

Thank you!! I have real grip issues with my staple gun, Is there a way to make them not so hard to use? or is there a specific brand that is easier on the hands?

Magnifique. E 👍😉🤗

I keep looking for how to stretch canvas and finally I found it and also your lonely cat

You may have done this but one of the difficulties I have is the framing after the work is complete. Do you do your own framing? Also do you paint on board and if so how are these prepared to be hung? Thanks.

I’m new to linen can you paint oil on top of it or you put something over it

Hello Andrew just a quick question. Do you use medium grain for your canvases or fine grain?

Super sir

V. Good sir

Can you stretch a unstretched canvass already painted? if not what is the best way to frame it?

What kind of canvas are you using?

Hi Andrew. firstly thanks so much mate for sharing your awesome talent and time with us. My question is why belgium linen? I've only ever used canvas. Is it a better quality? Smoother? or just tougher? thanks again mate and Merry Christmas.

Hi Andrew...your tutorial is very informative can you tell me where have got that angled wood ?

Do you have a clip for stretching and preparing an unprimed canvas for oil painting?

Why do you staple on the back vs the sides ??????? Thanks !

Andrew- Binge watching your videos and loving every second. Thank you! I am a newish painter so forgive my ignorance here, but surely there has to be ready made canvases out there that are high quality? It just seems like such a time and space waste to have to add this huge step. I'm sure I just don't know what I'm missing... I've done about 20 paintings on store bought canvas. Is it that much of a difference?

Please help me. The wood framework of my canvas has wobbled. Please advice me how I could fix it before I paint on the canvas again.

what is the kit called , the wood with the keys? thank you

Hi, I have a painting that the top stretcher bar was damaged in transport. I have a stretcher bar to replace it, but, gave never done this. I’d appreciate a video on how to just replace the top stretcher.

Mr Tischler, I've seen people use a "canvas pulling tool". Is Belgian linen too delicate to use such a tool on, or do the wedges replace the need for this tool? Thanks for these videos they are much appreciated I really liked the pet one! I really have trouble refining work.....any tips on how to make work more finished would be greatly appreciated? Cheers from Sydney

You should make more video paintings, maybe this time with a still life painting :)

Great Video! Where do you buy the materials that you use to make these canvases?

Hey Andrew! Do you exclusively use linen for your work? I've been wondering about canvas vs. wood panels.

Is there an advantage to stretching your own canvas rather then buying one already done? Plus is it just preference to use canvas on a panel or not? Or should you only use a panel up to a certain size? Thanks. :) btw love your stuff!

Your cat is helping you a lot

where can i get those frames and canvas fabric. Around my way I haven't seen them in art supply stores.

can you please make an another quick clip on that how to prime and stretch an unprimed canvas

Hi, Andrew, I found this short clip that you kindly shared with us. I know you like Belgium Linen, however, how do you feel about the use of less expensive linens for tighter budgets. Earlier I asked the question of picking from different qualities of linen and what to look for. I read that the linen should be , at the least, from 8-10 oz. weight , oil primed for the most brilliant colors, and non absorbent surface. I saw primed linen by Centurion OP DLX , Master Quality Archival Linen rolls which was easier to afford. I am not a professional, but, enjoy painting with quality materials where I get the best that I can manage cost wise. This brand is 11 oz, medium weight. What guidance can you give on this ? Thank you for these clips, please keep them coming! Theresa

Hammer those wedges, folks

Do you ever put a stabilizing bar down the middle of larger frames and if so when is one needed?

Please cover in one of your videos how to properly stretch and prepare a canvas board using plywood or MDF board (without having to glue the canvas on to the board surface) the preparations needed for the same, the materials required (say, waterproofing the board, sealant used, stapler gun; pins, gesso etc), the do’s and the dont’s ….and the like. Also, why is using stretched canvas on cardboard discouraged. What are the pitfall if any … say, quality of the glue used?

How do you cut the joints on that frame ? Winks Lisa

I’m not sure whether you made the frame or bought it. Did you call it a stretcher?

Is there any difference in canvas?

sir i am from India. sir what is difference between canvas and panels please make a video on this topic waiting for your next video

Almost like tuning a snare drum

Andrew, do you paint primarily on stretched canvas or panels? Also, do you paint primarily with oils?

Back and forth. Back and forth. This is why I stopped stretching canvas, and went straight to panel. Saved my fingers, too.

Your videos are very well done Andrew and helpful. What's your cat's name? I also share my work space with my cat.

Is it necessary to stretch a canvas? can't i just past it over a board or wall though tapes and start painting ?

Can I purchase belgian lenin on your website.

Andrew, good clip on stretching a canvas. Can you tell me where you got your small hammer you used while showing how to stretch canvas. Or can you tell us the brand name of that hammer. Thanks

Wt was that fabric made of...

I always thought you had to use special pliers to stretch the canvas. Isn´t it better or it will be ok without it?

The cat! What breed is it? I completely bypassed the canvas. Lol

Abyssinian?

3:42

What about a very large canvas.

Y wud I want to stretch my own canvass?? seems so much easier to buy one

Thank you for all your videos, they are so great!! I have one question and I don´t know if you or any one else could help me. I have the problem you can see in this video but with a already stretched and painted canvas on: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJOZnqeVqdrJYHk.html As you can see, it´s a bend frame due to heat. Is there any way to correct this without taking off the canvas from the frame? I would REALLY appreciate any help I can get!!

Thumbs up for orange kitty cat.

Good, but too much talking. Thanks!

entertaining but amateurishly presented...for instance; what type of linen and who sells it ?? and when you square corners, what is next corner as it's not clear what corner is next the adjacent one or opposite. For totality..I have to give you thumbs down