Mounting work to canvas?

[u/H2psychosis]

Hi folks!

Question.

Anyone mount their work to stretched canvasses? I have a fairly stretchy piece that is like to display in a tray frame... Something like this lovely piece is done by Rilla Marshall. I presume the best bet would be to buy a pre stretched canvas or make a canvas frame and mount it.

I'm having an awful time getting it stretched and attached to the frame without distorting it.

Any hints/suggestions/secrets?

[u/Longjumping_Home2963]

for a stretchy weave id skip pulling it like a painting canvas. cut a firm foamcore or gator board to the final size, lay the piece flat, and pin or stitch the margins to the back so the cloth stays relaxed, then drop that board into a tray or shadow box frame