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Sharon Knettell · 07-26-2005, 05:54 PM

Linda,

Alas, you cannot use tacks on this application unless you have three hands, one to grip the canvas, one to place the tacks and one to swing the hammer. You can do it on a smaller canvas but not on a biggie, I have tried. I prefer the tacks myself as they are indeed more elegant.

07-26-2005, 05:54 PM	#10
Sharon Knettell Approved Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,730	Linda, Alas, you cannot use tacks on this application unless you have three hands, one to grip the canvas, one to place the tacks and one to swing the hammer. You can do it on a smaller canvas but not on a biggie, I have tried. I prefer the tacks myself as they are indeed more elegant.