[Jeanine Jackson]

This thread has been a wealth of information for a portrait mural I am planning. I would happily purchase pre-mounted linen found on one of the links mentioned if it were not for the fact that the wall is actually a niche with a curved top and the board will have to be shaped accordingly. So here are four questions for this learned forum:

1.) Any suggestions on how best to mount and linen on hardboard? I will need to wrap the edges over as well.

2.) Has anyone ever painted on a stretched linen then mounted it on board? I will miss the spring back into my brushes if I painted on the mounted surface.

3.) Cradles are not advisable for this application as I'd like to keep it as thin as possible. How serious an issue is warping on a board 24" x 18?"

4.) Wallpaper hangers can attach linen murals to walls using a liner they claim is removable (another valuable feature I would like to attain). I prefer the linen on board approach and wonder, "Would the old master muralist have considered using Velcro as a means of attaching to the wall?"

Replies are much appreciated.
Jeanine