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Lisa Gleim · 01-02-2009, 06:38 PM

I have a LINEN canvas that keeps sagging. I have tried many tricks, re-stretching for one, lightly misted the back with water and let dry and used stretcher keys.
Does any one have a suggestion on how to tighten stretched LINEN that sags? I have heard that misting the back with rubbing alcohol works. Does any one know anything about that or if it works???

Thanks!
Lisa

01-02-2009, 06:38 PM	#1
Lisa Gleim Exhibition Committee Head-Cecelia Beaux ***** PSA, Juried Assoc. Member Pastel Soc. of America, SOG Member Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14	Help! Sagging Linen! I have a LINEN canvas that keeps sagging. I have tried many tricks, re-stretching for one, lightly misted the back with water and let dry and used stretcher keys. Does any one have a suggestion on how to tighten stretched LINEN that sags? I have heard that misting the back with rubbing alcohol works. Does any one know anything about that or if it works??? Thanks! Lisa