PSA on Canvas and where to get it

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PSA on Canvas and where to get it

Postby philpom » Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:07 pm

I have seen a bunch of questions on where to get the canvas, painters cloth etc here and other places. I picked up my fabric today and found a reliable source and wanted to share what I found, where and how much.

Problems I have found:

1. Seams in random locations
2. Poor quality/snags/lint
3. Thin and "cheap"
4. Amazon sources change suppliers and you don't know what you'll actually get
5. Size and width limitations
6. Not 100% cotton
7. Course uneven texture
8. Severe fraying on the edges

We have a Joann's Craft and Fabric store in town, I called and asked and they carry in stock 8.8oz Duck Canvas Fabric 60" wide in a variety of colors by the yard. I went to purchase it and they even cut each panel I needed to size for me (to the nearest yard). It also comes wrinkle free. I gave her a workout but she powered through it!

Their Duck canvas is 100% cotton, nice even texture and no serious fraying on the ends when cut. It was $8.99 a yard and my wife printed me a 40% off coupon online that worked like a charm. If you are looking, check Joann's or another local fabric store. As a bonus they were giving away ribbon roles for free so my daughter got to fill a bag with her favorites.

If anyone has other ideas please share here!

Cheers
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Re: PSA on Canvas and where to get it

Postby TimC » Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:52 pm

Good info. Our last TD we ordered 10oz, 64" wide cotton duck from bigduckcanvas.com

Really nice quality and no seams across the web.
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Re: PSA on Canvas and where to get it

Postby SpitballJedi » Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:36 pm

I'm considering duck cloth. Do you know how much it shrinks? Is it good for skinning and PMF?
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