Melynda Skinner <notextile> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/7032/files/header_stretching_instructions.jpg' alt=' ' /></p> </notextile> <p> </p> <p><b>Q: Why buy paintings unstretched?</b></p> <p><b>A: It saves you a ton of money!</b></p> Very large paintings can be literally hundreds of dollars to ship--but only if they're pre-stretched. Here at The Brazen Eye, we ship your painting rolled so that you can stretch-it-yourself (or have it done) the day you receive it. That's what makes our huge paintings affordable. <p> </p> <p><b>Q: Is stretching a painting difficult?</b></p> <p><b>A: Nope. It's easy-peasy (and inexpensive).</b></p> Really, it isn't difficult to do yourself. Take a look at our easy-to-follow instructions by clicking on one of the links at the bottom of this page. <p> </p> <p><b>Q: How much does stretching cost?</b></p> <p><b>A: Between $10 and $600! Let us explain: If you do it yourself with lumber you buy at the home improvement store: $10-$30. If you do it yourself with pre-made stretcher bars: $20-50. If you have it done at a frame shop: Shop around! We've found quotes from under $100 to over $600 (!!!) for a 4 1/2 by 6 foot canvas. An art student or a salesperson at an art supply store might be willing to do the job for you for much less. <p> </p> <p><b>Q: What's the difference between stretching and framing?</b></p> <p><b>A: One is structural, while the other is decorative.</b></p> <i>Stretching</i> is when a canvas is stretched and stapled to a non-decorative support (which is usually rectangular and made of wood); the support is never visible. <i>Framing</I> is when a decorative frame is added to the outside of the painting; a frame is always visible. <p> </p> <p><b>Q: I have no idea how to stretch a painting! Can you help?</b></p> <p><b>A: Sure thing! We offer easy stretching instructions below.</b></p> (We're also available by phone or email, too, just in case you need extra help--though fewer than 1 in 150 of our collectors ever ask for help. Stretching a painting yourself really is easy-peasy! :-) ) <p> </p> <p><b>Stretching Instructions:</p></b> <notextile> <a href="http://thebrazeneye.myshopify.com/pages/stretching_bars"><b>using pre-made stretcher bars (easier, quickest, no driving or shopping involved)</b></a> </notextile> or <notextile> <a href="http://thebrazeneye.myshopify.com/pages/stretching_lumber"><b>using lumber you buy yourself (a bit less expensive, heavier, more difficult)</b></a> </notextile> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/7032/files/header_stretching_instructions.jpg' alt=' ' /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Q: Why buy paintings unstretched?</b></p> <p><b>A: It saves you a ton of money!</b></p> <p>Very large paintings can be literally hundreds of dollars to ship&#8212;but only if they&#8217;re pre-stretched. Here at The Brazen Eye, we ship your painting rolled so that you can stretch-it-yourself (or have it done) the day you receive it. That&#8217;s what makes our huge paintings affordable.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Q: Is stretching a painting difficult?</b></p> <p><b>A: Nope. It&#8217;s easy-peasy (and inexpensive).</b></p> <p>Really, it isn&#8217;t difficult to do yourself. Take a look at our easy-to-follow instructions by clicking on one of the links at the bottom of this page.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Q: How much does stretching cost?</b></p> <p><b>A: Between $10 and $600! Let us explain: <p>If you do it yourself with lumber you buy at the home improvement store: $10-$30.<br />If you do it yourself with pre-made stretcher bars: $20-50. <br />If you have it done at a frame shop: Shop around! We&#8217;ve found quotes from under $100 to over $600 (!!!) for a 4 1/2 by 6 foot canvas. An art student or a salesperson at an art supply store might be willing to do the job for you for much less.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Q: What&#8217;s the difference between stretching and framing?</b></p> <p><b>A: One is structural, while the other is decorative.</b></p> <p><i>Stretching</i> is when a canvas is stretched and stapled to a non-decorative support (which is usually rectangular and made of wood); the support is never visible.</p> <p><i>Framing</I> is when a decorative frame is added to the outside of the painting; a frame is always visible.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Q: I have no idea how to stretch a painting! Can you help?</b></p> <p><b>A: Sure thing! We offer easy stretching instructions below.</b></p> <p>(We&#8217;re also available by phone or email, too, just in case you need extra help&#8212;though fewer than 1 in 150 of our collectors ever ask for help. Stretching a painting yourself really is easy-peasy! :-) )</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Stretching Instructions:</p></b> <a href="http://thebrazeneye.myshopify.com/pages/stretching_bars"><b>using pre-made stretcher bars (easier, quickest, no driving or shopping involved)</b></a> <p>or</p> <a href="http://thebrazeneye.myshopify.com/pages/stretching_lumber"><b>using lumber you buy yourself (a bit less expensive, heavier, more difficult)</b></a> 2008-09-02T03:03:38-04:00 stretching_instructions 400252 2008-09-02T03:03:38-04:00 157032 2009-02-02T02:07:13-05:00