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1. What is a canvas transfer?
2. How is a canvas transfer made?
3. What type of canvas are the images transferred to?
4. What is meant by the term 'stretched canvas'?
5. Do you custom frame canvas transfer artwork?
6. What is the purpose of the hole in the paper on the back of my canvas frame? Is my frame damaged?
7. How is a canvas transfer different than a regular poster or print?
8. Why does it take longer to get my canvas transfer than it does to get a poster?
9. Are there any special long-term care instructions for canvas transfer artwork?
10. How will my canvas transfer be shipped?
1. What is a canvas transfer?

A canvas transfer is a print or poster image that has been transferred and fixed to a canvas surface. The result is a piece of printed art that has the appearance of an original canvas painting without the higher cost usually associated with original artwork.

2. How is a canvas transfer made?

A paper poster or print is coated with a special film that lifts the image from the paper. The film, with the embedded image, is heat-sealed to the canvas surface. The image is now part of the canvas, taking on the texture of the canvas surface. The whole piece is given a clear UV protective coating and stretched over a wooden framework.

3. What type of canvas are the images transferred to?

The printed images are transferred to a 12 oz textured canvas.

4. What is meant by the term 'stretched canvas'?

Stretched canvas refers to a canvas that has been mounted onto a stretcher bar support framework in preparation for framing or hanging. These are the same frameworks that artists use to stretch canvases for original canvas art.

5. Do you custom frame canvas transfer artwork?

Yes! We now offer custom framing for canvas transfers. Once you choose your canvas transfer and enter the Custom Frame Shop, you may choose from a select array of frames to complement your chosen artwork.

6. What is the purpose of the hole in the paper on the back of my canvas frame? Is my frame damaged?

No, your frame is not damaged. The paper backing is added for a professional, finished look. For ventilation purposes, rectangular holes are cut in the top of each frame. This helps to prevent mildew from forming on the back of the canvas which would eventually cause the ink to crack or peel from the front side of the canvas.

7. How is a canvas transfer different than a regular poster or print?

Canvas transfer art offers the look of an original canvas painting. The canvas transfer process also gives your artwork additional durability. The protective varnish helps prevent fading and water damage.

8. Why does it take longer to get my canvas transfer than it does to get a poster?

We order each canvas transfer immediately after a customer places an order. Therefore, we must take into account the time it takes to transfer the artwork onto canvas and apply the protective varnish, as well as the time to ship.

9. Are there any special long-term care instructions for canvas transfer artwork?

Canvas transfer art is generally very durable. They require the same basic care that you would give any other quality print. As with any artwork, canvas transfers should be kept out of direct sunlight. Unlike a print, you can clean the surface of varnished canvas transfers with mild soap & water or glass cleaner. With these basic precautions, your canvas transfer will last a lifetime

10. How will my canvas transfer be shipped?

All canvas transfers will ship as framed art via FedEx ground within the US and Canada. International shipments are now shipping via international FedEx.

Updated November 9, 2004
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