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How to Stretch your completed Canvas over the stretcher bars
Once you’ve finished your Paint by Number masterpiece and you’re happy with how it’s looking, it’s time to stretch the canvas over the timber bars to complete the artwork.
Join the bars at each end making sure the long ends are attached to the shorter ends. Use a hammer to put into place if needed.
Place the frame on the back of the canvas, centred.
Align the border of the painting with the side of the bars.
Thumbtack one side, and then tightly stretch the canvas across and tack the opposite side. Repeat for the other two sides. Keep checking the painting is aligned by flipping over.
One side at a time, stretch the canvas and tack beside the middle thumbtack. You can use extra thumbtacks if needed.
Nearly there! Next, fold each corner and secure in place with tacks.
TA DA!! You have a beautiful, completed stretched canvas painting!