Unstretchable brittle Claessens Canvas

[Mark Lovett]

Thanks for your suggestions. The ripples I am getting are very faint and at each side stapple. I forgot to mention that I gallery wrapped them to compound matters. I am aware and have tried Garth's technique. Thanks. I would love to see Garth stretch this old stiff canvas. It's tough. I have sprayed the back with water but it doesnt help. I wish I had some other canvas to work with.