Printable Canvas - Everything you need for canvas making #Step1

What to get started with printable canvas and expand your product range? Here is a brief overview of   everything you need to start canvas making!

Printer

Most of our customers at Signmaster will already be set up with a Roland or Mimaki printer and so it will be super easy and small investment to add printable canvas to your range. Printable canvas  is compatible with Eco Solvent, Solvent, Latex, and UV printing technologies. If you don't have a printer already, then investing in a printer may not be as much as of investment as you think, for more information on the printers that are available, head to our website or contact a member of our team on 01948 804985 

Printable Canvas Material 

Printable Canvas media, a popular choice at Signmaster known for its exceptional quality and competitive pricing. This polyester material features is perfect for canvas making, it is a bright white matte coating and a white backing, specially designed for stretched canvas applications and easy attachment to stretcher bars. The texture of this printable canvas eliminates any unwanted reflections, providing a professional finish. Compatible with Eco Solvent, Solvent, Latex, and UV printing technologies, the range of printable canvas materials at Signmasters can be explored on our website, available in roll widths of 500mm, 760mm, and 1370mm

Canvas Stretcher Bars

Our Signmaster canvas stretcher bars are the perfect final touch for your printable canvas making. Carefully sourced from a top-notch supplier in the UK, these stretcher bars are crafted to deliver exceptional results for your artwork. Through rigorous testing, our canvas stretcher bars ensure superior quality. Choose between our sleek 'Slimbar ' or timeless 'Classic Bar' frame options. The 'Classic' is a crowd favorite for its sturdy design that truly elevates the presence of your canvas on any wall. there are also many bundle options available to get you started

Canvas Tools

Everything you need to start producing canvases can be supplied by Signmaster, making it super easy!

Staple gun:  The Z1-40 Heavy Duty Metal Staple Gun from Tacwise is the perfect staple gun for canvas making. It has been trialled and tested by our team at Signmaster who have given it the stamp of approval. 

Staples: Pack of staples replenish you staple gun to ensure you never run out

 Hammer: This ball pein hammer is the perfect hammer for canvas making and to have in your tool box. It's small head and body allows you to hammer in the wedges at the back of your canvas without causing damage to the material

 Mallet: This mallet has been selected to be apart of the canvas product tool range. It is to help you put your canvas stretcher bars together to ensure they are tight and secure whist ensure they are square. It may not seen to be a necessary tool but it really does make life easier when canvas making

Tape: This brown backing tape provides a finishing touch to your canvas product. It effectively covers the back area of the canvas material where it has been cut and stapled, preventing damage to walls and potential snags. Additionally, it enhances the overall appearance of your finished canvas with a polished and professional touch.

Canvas stretcher pliers: The stretcher pliers and a great tool to help you finish your canvas products. They are not an essential tool but they will help and make your life easier and ensure that your get the right tension on your finished canvas 

 High quality scissors: These scissors have been carefully selected to ensure they are just what you need for cutting through various types on media. The were introduced to our range for our canvas making tools. Making producing canvases a breeze, but they can also be used on other materials such as poster paper, vinyl, PVC banner etc. 

Knife: The OLFA SVR1 - 9mm Stainless steel Blade is ideal for professional sign makers. Made with a durable stainless steel body, it allows for precise cutting while remaining rust-free in any weather and with various application fluids. 

Blogs:

There are a series of blogs on offer in relation to Printable Canvas and canvas making

• Expanding your product range to include Printable Canvas
  
• Printable Canvas - Everything you need for canvas making #Step1
  
• Printable Canvas - Preparing artwork for canvas making #Step2
• Printable Canvas - Printing canvas #Step3

• Printable Canvas -  Guide on framing canvas #Step4

How to guide

Expanding your product range to include Printable Canvas with Signmaster has never been more simple. For a simple and comprehensive guide on creating canvases, check out our instructional video on canvas making. Click on the video below to be directed to our YouTube channel and start mastering the art of canvas production.

Always here to help

Feel free to reach out for any additional guidance or assistance. Our dedicated team is eager to lend a helping hand. You can contact us via phone at 01948 804985, shoot us an email at inksandmedia@signmastersystems.co.uk, or simply reach out through our website. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Send us your creations 

Decided to add canvas products to your range or have the range already. We would love to see what you create. And with your permission give you a shout out on social media. Send us your pictures via emails at inksandmedia@signmastersystems.co.uk or tag us in your social media.