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Michele Rushworth · 01-18-2005, 07:43 AM

I use Claessen's double primed linen 13DP -- the 13 refers to how fine the canvas texture is, I believe, not the heaviness of the linen. I use it for all size paintings, from 16x20 and smaller, up up to 36 x48 inches.

01-18-2005, 07:43 AM	#3
Michele Rushworth CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,460	I use Claessen's double primed linen 13DP -- the 13 refers to how fine the canvas texture is, I believe, not the heaviness of the linen. I use it for all size paintings, from 16x20 and smaller, up up to 36 x48 inches. __________________ Michele Rushworth www.michelerushworth.com [email protected]