Canvas and Supports
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Primed Linen
Starting at: £78.50
Primed Linen. 210 cm (84 inches) wide. Prices per meter. Learn More -
Unprimed Cotton
Starting at: £7.40
Our unprimed cotton ducks are economical painting supports, offering an even grain and regular surface. Woven in India, these cottons are provided as loom-state textiles, meaning that they will shrink once wetted. We offer three thicknesses:
9oz : A strong textile with a half panama construction, meaning that there are two warp yarns over each weft. 300gsm.
120z: A classic canvas for painting, recommended for larger works, with a smooth, dense construction made from braided yarns. 400gsm.
15oz: A strong, dense textile, woven with braided yarns, recommended for thickly painted works. 500gsm.
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Standard Stretcher Bars
Starting at: £1.45
Standard Stretcher Bars. These light duty stretcher bars are made of laminated pine and have a slight lip that keeps the canvas away from the inside edge of the bar. These bars have a maximum size of 22 inches and do not come with cross bars. Supplied with wedges. *Please note - prices are for individual bars* Learn More -
Branded Stretcher Bars
Starting at: £2.10
Branded Stretcher Bars. High quality range of canvas stretcher frames made from laminated pine to minimise warping. All bars have a 1/4 inch lip to raise the canvas away from the wood. Mortised to take cross-bars from 36 inches. Supplied with wedges. *Please note - prices are for individual bars* Learn More -
Branded Cross Bars
Starting at: £1.75
Branded cross bars are available for all sizes of Branded stretcher bars. These are useful for bracing a larger frame, and are necessary when one of the dimensions is over 36 inches. Cross bars are notched for overlap from 36 inches, either at the front or back. Please specify which bar arrangement you need. Supplied with wedges. *Please note - prices are for individual bars* Learn More -
Exhibition Stretcher Bars
Starting at: £4.32
Top quality 36mm deep stretcher bars made from European pine. Extra strong laminated wood construction to minimise warping. Mortised for cross bars from 100cm. Mitre cut expansion corners. Lip finished to 2mm radius to minimise cracking on inkjet prints. All stretcher bars are cut 3mm short of nominal size. Supplied with wedges. Prices are for individual bars. Please note, this range is stored off-site. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. [Only available online] Learn More
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Exhibition Cross Bars
Starting at: £3.00
Exhibition cross bars for Exhibition stretchers only. Notched for overlap from 120cm. Prices are for individual bars. Please note, this range is stored off-site. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. [Only available online] Learn More
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Michael Harding Non Absorbent Acrylic Primer - Clear Transparent
Starting at: £21.20
Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer (NAAP) is a versatile product suitable for application on various surfaces, including linen, wood, MDF, and more. It is designed to create a robust, flexible, permanent, and intensely pigmented ground, making it an excellent choice for both acrylic and oil paints. Important Application Guidelines: Support Selection: NAAP should not be applied over surfaces treated with rabbit skin/hide glue or on unsound, flimsy supports such as cardboard. Opt for stable substrates to ensure the primer’s effectiveness. Not a Gesso: Please note that NAAP is a primer, not a gesso. As such, there is no need for additional gessoes, sizes, or other ancillary products when using NAAP. DIRECTIONS: Coat Application: Apply a minimum of two coats of NAAP to your chosen support, ensuring liberal coverage for optimal results. Dilution for Flow: If you desire increased flow, dilute NAAP with a mixture of 1 part water to 4 parts NAAP. This adjustment allows for customization based on your artistic preferences. Second Coat Application: Apply the second coat once the first coat is touch dry, typically after approximately 1 hour. This step contributes to the creation of a well-prepared painting surface. Additional Considerations: Suitable Supports: Do not use Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer on flimsy or unsound supports. It is crucial to choose a stable and well-prepared surface for priming to ensure the longevity and integrity of your artwork. Canvas Weave Consideration: Avoid using this primer on canvases with a wide weave. The non-absorbent nature of the primer may not be suitable for canvases with a loose or open structure, compromising its effectiveness. Transparency Check: Before application, inspect your canvas material by holding it up to the light. If you can see light passing through the wefts (threads) of the canvas, it is not recommended to use Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer. Opt for a more appropriate primer based on the transparency of your canvas. Learn More -
Michael Harding Non Absorbent Acrylic Primer - Colours
Starting at: £21.20
Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer (NAAP) is a versatile product suitable for application on various surfaces, including linen, wood, MDF, and more. It is designed to create a robust, flexible, permanent, and intensely pigmented ground, making it an excellent choice for both acrylic and oil paints. Important Application Guidelines: Support Selection: NAAP should not be applied over surfaces treated with rabbit skin/hide glue or on unsound, flimsy supports such as cardboard. Opt for stable substrates to ensure the primer’s effectiveness. Not a Gesso: Please note that NAAP is a primer, not a gesso. As such, there is no need for additional gessoes, sizes, or other ancillary products when using NAAP. DIRECTIONS: Coat Application: Apply a minimum of two coats of NAAP to your chosen support, ensuring liberal coverage for optimal results. Dilution for Flow: If you desire increased flow, dilute NAAP with a mixture of 1 part water to 4 parts NAAP. This adjustment allows for customization based on your artistic preferences. Second Coat Application: Apply the second coat once the first coat is touch dry, typically after approximately 1 hour. This step contributes to the creation of a well-prepared painting surface. Additional Considerations: Suitable Supports: Do not use Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer on flimsy or unsound supports. It is crucial to choose a stable and well-prepared surface for priming to ensure the longevity and integrity of your artwork. Canvas Weave Consideration: Avoid using this primer on canvases with a wide weave. The non-absorbent nature of the primer may not be suitable for canvases with a loose or open structure, compromising its effectiveness. Transparency Check: Before application, inspect your canvas material by holding it up to the light. If you can see light passing through the wefts (threads) of the canvas, it is not recommended to use Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer. Opt for a more appropriate primer based on the transparency of your canvas. Learn More -
Michael Harding Non Absorbent Acrylic Primer White
Starting at: £21.20
Apply 2 coats. First coat may be applied 25% diluted with water to increase flow and coverage if required. Apply second coat once first coat is touch dry (approx.. 1 hour). This product may be applied to: linen, wood, MDF and other supports to produce a strong, flexible, permanent, highly pigmented white ground. Suitable for as a ground for both acrylic and oil paint. May even be applied over inexpensive standard primed canvases to render them non absorbent! Do not apply over rabbit skin / hide glue or to unsound supports such as cardboard and flimsy supports! Learn More -
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Gesso Ground Dry Mix 908g (2LB)
£39.20Gesso Ground Dry Mix. Contains: Crushed marble, titanium white and animal glue. Learn More -
Cranfield (Spectrum) Thixotropic Alkyd Oil Primer
Starting at: £53.20
Thick synthetic resin one coat primer. Rabbit skin glue size preparation recommended as base coat. Smooth finish. Allow 4 days to dry thoroughly. Learn More -
Roberson Oil Primers
Starting at: £23.30
Roberson's Traditional Oil Primer is made in small batches using the highest quality materials. Can be used on canvas or wood. Two to three coats will produce a slippery surface to enable oil colour to be moved around. Canvas should be sized before oil primer is applied using Roberson's Prepared Rabin Skin Glue. Touch dry in approx. 6h. hard dry in 24h. Paint may set in tin, shake tin and stir well before use, dilute with white spirit if desired. Prior to painting , primed canvases should be kept in daylight conditions to prevent over yellowing. Clean brushes in White Spirit. Learn More -
Winsor & Newton Oil Primer
Starting at: £41.55
Ready to use primer. No thinning or stirring required. Accepts oil colours easily with no absorbency or chalkiness. Size with rabbit skin glue. Learn More -
Roberson Prepared Rabbit Skin Glue
Starting at: £22.30
A ready made Rabbit Skin Glue size. Stand in warm water to liquefy. Learn More -
Roberson Acrylic Gesso Primer White
Starting at: £21.40
Fast drying, flexible and non yellowing white ground for oil, acrylic and tempera. Gives a matt, absorbent surface which may be sanded smooth once dry. Learn More -
Cranfield (Spectrum) Clear Acrylic Canvas Sealer
Starting at: £11.60
Use when a transparent primer is needed. Can also be used under acrylic or oil primer. Learn More -
Cranfield (Spectrum) Acrylic Gesso Primer
Starting at: £32.20
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Apply directly to canvas or board to give a slightly textured white surface. Learn More -
Lascaux Acrylic Gesso Primer
Starting at: £30.40
Semi-absorbent white acrylic primer, which is age resistant and has a good tooth. Learn More -
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Roberson Acrylic Primers
Starting at: £15.60
Contains acrylic resin and titanium dioxide. Smooth white surface. 1 litre will cover approximately 14 square metres depending on the porsity of the surface. Learn More -
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