When buying supplies for your art practice there are many different ways you can procure your supplies and get your paintings framed. You can visit and art supply store to buy your canvas, and then once completed head down to your local picture framer. But now there is a way to cut out all that driving around, by ordering your canvas and frame packs online! Read on to find out a few reasons why you should consider buying canvas and float frame packs from Outside The Square Canvas. High quality materials When it comes to the materials we use for our framing and canvas production, we believe in using the best possible. All our floating frames are made using Australian hardwood, which has a beautiful smooth finish. We also sand every frame and join to ensure the perfect finish. For canvas stretcher making, we chose to use finger jointed pine which is kiln dried, removing all moisture from the wood making it extremely warp resistant. We use a 380gsm triple primed cotton for the canvas itself, it has a smooth texture and is beautiful to paint on. The resulting canvas and frame is the bees knees, we think you’ll be surprised at how good these materials feel up close! For longevity of your art, it is important to choose quality over price when buying a frame set or canvas panels. High quality materials will last for years and years if cared for properly. Consistency of materials Outside the square canvas is a small scale business, where every product we sell is made to order. This means we have a high level of quality control over every batch we make. So if you’re looking for consistency in materials, buying your canvases and float frame sets online from Outside The Square Canvas is the way to go. Not only will the quality of your canvas be consistent from batch to batch, but the frames will also last for a long time and not warp over time like some mass produced materials do. Convenience of not having to visit a picture framer One of the biggest advantages of ordering your art supplies online is convenience. When you can buy canvas and float frame sets at the click of a button, there’s no need to take time away from the easel painting to visit an art supply shop, and then a picture framer and pick them up before you can start work on your masterpiece. The time saved travelling to and from the framer allows you to spend more time actually creating your work! This is especially true when ordering online as you don’t have to worry about parking or getting lost along the way; all you need do is sit back and wait for delivery to wherever it is in Australia that you live. Increasing your art business credibility You are in-turn increasing your art business business credibility by choosing to use high quality canvas and frames as you can use this as a selling point when your customers. These will be a great way to add value to the customer, and show that you are putting your best foot forward with offering a ready-framed and ready-to-hang painting. The frame helps complete the piece and make it look as professional as possible, ready for display in their home or office. Canvas and frame sets are a great way to sell more paintings! An advantage of canvas and frame sets is that they allow you to show your art in its full glory. The buyer can see the full effect of your painting, as it will be framed when they receive it. This is a great way to upsell by including the frame and adding some markup to the cost. They are also easy for you to ship, which makes them an ideal choice for online sales.

In this video Tom from Outside The Square Canvas demonstrates how to correctly attach d-rings and hanging wire to your canvas, picture frame or artwork. This skill will allow you to safely and professionally attach hanging equipment to your art and hang it in your home or in a gallery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoF8LYzuwtA

What is the best surface to paint on for fluid art? It can be overwhelming when you start painting, or start working in a new style to figure out what type of canvas or board is best for the artwork you plan to paint. Whilst stretched canvas and wooden boards are generally the most common choices, and are readily available from art suppliers in a variety of types; from stretched circle canvas, square or rectangular linen, or wooden boards – there are also many other surfaces which can be used too. Some Artists are known to be thrifty, using materials like cardboard, plastic, glass or metal – these among other materials which can be salvaged are possible to use to make an artwork with. However, it is important to consider the pros and cons of substrates or surfaces so you get an optimal result and long lasting painting. Fluid art, resin art and other techniques which harness the properties of liquified acrylic paint or pigment require certain considerations before you start painting. What will the final weight of the artwork be? Will the paint and medium bind to the chosen surface? Let’s consider a few of the more commonly available surfaces, and their compatibility with fluid art. Stretched Canvas Stretched canvas is by far the most commonly available surface for painting.Available at most art stores in a vast range of sizes, shapes and types – stretched canvas caters to those working on a small budget right through to professional artists. The reason artists have generally opted for stretched canvas is its stability as a support for most types of painting styles.  For Resin Art and Fluid Art Stretched canvas is certainly a great option in most cases – such as Outside The Square Round Canvas which uses great quality primed cotton and a specialty solid bevelled MDF stretcher which provides a sturdy brace for the tightly stretched canvas. As Resin and Fluid art utilise large amounts of liquid and paint though, stretched canvas can only be used in smaller sizes before you might possibly encounter issue with the paint pooling in areas where it is weighing down the canvas. To avoid this with stretched canvas, you can prop up or cradle the back of the canvas with a rigid piece of card, such as foam core; until the paint or resin has fully cured.   Cradled Wooden Art Boards  An alternative to the stretched canvas, a wooden art board can be made with a variety of different materials such as birch ply, Mdf or other wood substrates.  They are generally made with a braced backing which gives the art board support, and also helps to restrict the tendency of wood to warp when paint is applied. These tend to be the preferred surface for resin art as they avoid the issue of the resin and paint pooling or sagging the surface. However, the downside to boards is the weight. For very large scale pieces which also have the added weight of the paint – hanging them can be difficult and require significant hanging systems so as not to damage the walls of yours or a clients home.   Alternative surfaces Other possible surfaces which will accept resin or fluid techniques could include – Tiles or Ceramics – which can be used with out preparation to create outdoor coasters or just for affordable experimentation. Glass – another great surface for fluid art as the non-porous surface gives the fluidity of the paint room to spread. Above all else – experiment! Try things on small scale first and test whether they will work before delving into larger sizes.