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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.Q- What is the
difference between canvas and muslin?
Answer: Canvas
is a heavier material than muslin. After painting, it must be
kept rolled up between uses or when transporting to avoid creasing
the material. There are pros and cons between canvas backdrops
and muslin backdrops.
Advantages of canvas over muslin.
1. Usually painting is hand brushed
on canvas so the colors are more intense and richer.
2. Canvas can be relied on to photograph
the same, time after time.
3. If cared for, a well painted canvas
drop will last many years.
4. It gives a more formal look.
Advantages of muslin over canvas:
1. It is a less expensive material
so you get more for your money.
2. It is easier to transport as it
can be stuffed in a bag.
3. It can be draped for a casual look.
2. Q-What is the
difference between your Basic and Standard muslins?
Answer: The main difference is the
time it takes to produce them. They start out as the same weight
raw muslin. All of the Basic muslins take only one process to
the finished piece. They are dyed a solid color or in the case
of the textured blue,grey and brown they are airbrushed with
a single color. The Standard on the other hand go through several
steps to reach the finished product. They must be washed, then
dyed with one or more colors. In addition they may be painted
also or in the case that they are airbrush painted, they will
require two or more colors of paint. That is the reason for the
price difference between Basic and Standard.
3.Q-What is the difference between painted
and dyed muslin?
Answer: Painted muslin is just as
it says-painted. Normally acrylic paint is diluted and sprayed
on the surface of raw muslin to achieve the desired effect. The
advantage of painted muslin is that we can control the pattern.
The disadvantage is that it is a little stiffer and more "wrinkley"
than dyed muslin. The advantage of dyed muslin over painted is
that it has a softer texture. The disadvantage is that we can
only control the pattern to a certian extent.
4.Q-My painted
muslin shows fold creases and wrinkles. What can I do?
Answer: As painted muslin is naturaly
stiffer than dyed, it will show wrinkles more. One good way to
help this is to put it in a dryer with a damp towel and a sheet
of fabric softner. This will soften it up a lot. Another remedy
is to hang it, then spray it lightly with a clear water spray
(don't soak it). Many people just keep it stuffed in the bag
as they like the fine "spiderweb texture this creates.
5. Q-My muslin or canvas is a little
smaller than the stated dimensions. How come?
Answer: Muslin is a cotton material
so it tends to shrink a little when it is washed and dried. Your
muslin may have started out as a 9'x18' but if it must be washed
in the process, the finished size may be 8'6"x17'6".On
canvas, we may have to trim a little off the edges so it will
roll up and hang straight.
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