You can transfer the image of a poster to a canvas medium and make your poster art look like a traditional oil, pastel or other high-quality work of art. You can place your new canvas-transferred artwork in any type of lighting, because canvas does not reflect too much light. Your new artwork is easy to mount and simple to clean.
Instructions
1. Gently wipe off any dust from the front and back of your picture, drawing or photograph.
2. Ensure that your picture, drawing or photograph matches the canvas perfectly by centering your artwork on the canvas. Check the corners to ensure a nice fit without any overlapping.
3. Sandwich the vinyl laminating film between the canvas and the artwork. Your artwork must be face up and on top of the adhesive paper.
4. Place a vinyl laminating film over the canvas. Cut the vinyl laminating film just slightly larger than the canvas. Place protective foam over the entire arrangement.
5. Set the vacuum press to about 180-plus degrees. Place the canvas arrangement with the vinyl film and artwork into the vacuum press for 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Remove the canvas arrangement from the oven. Remove the protective foam and inspect the quality of the artwork. If there are no bubbles, then the canvas is ready for the next step.
7. Apply a thin layer of liquid acrylic polymer over the surface of the artwork, using gentle brush strokes with a wide paintbrush. An alternative is to use a spray bottle of acrylic polymer over the entire artwork. A paintbrush allows the hobbyist to spread the liquid evenly. The choice here is purely a matter of personal style and comfort.
8. Staple the corners of the canvas, going around the edges of the wood stretcher bars.
9. Stretch the canvas. You will have to experiment to see how far you need to stretch the canvas. Experience comes with practice. Add a few staples where needed for a secure fit.
10. Air-dry the canvas. Your fine art is ready for display.
