Pan Art Cotton Canvas Roll | 480 GSM | 42 Inch x 5 m - Oil & Acrylic Painting

Stretch strong, heavy canvases at the exact size you want. This Pan Art 100% cotton canvas roll is 480 gsm, 42 inch wide and 5 m long, with acid-free sizing and three coats of acrylic titanium gesso, so it holds firm tension on the frame and gives oil and acrylic a bright white ground.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Medium and large canvases stretched to your own size
• Heavy acrylic and textured palette knife work
• Classroom and workshop canvases cut from one roll
• Practice pieces and studies at a lower cost than linen

Compatibility

Works with: oil colours and acrylic colours, as the maker states.

Pairs well with: wooden stretcher frames, a staple gun, flat brushes and painting knives.

Not suitable for: watercolour or ink, which need an absorbent surface rather than a primed one.

Before You Buy

• The canvas is not stretched. Stretcher frames, staples and tools are not included.
• It is sold as a full 5 m roll; cut lengths are not available.
• At 42 inch wide, the largest single piece you can stretch is a little under 42 inch across once you allow for wrapping.

How to Use

1. Unroll the canvas on a clean, flat surface and let it relax for a few hours.
2. Measure and cut your piece, leaving about 5 cm extra on every side for wrapping.
3. Lay the canvas primed face down and centre your stretcher frame on it.
4. Staple from the middle of each side outward, pulling the canvas evenly as you go.
5. Fold and staple the corners last, then check the surface for slack before you paint.

You'll Need

• acrylic colour tubes
• paint sets, including oil colour sets
• flat brushes

You may also like

• colour mediums and gesso
• painting knives
• paint palettes
• easels

Frequently Asked Questions

What size and weight is this canvas roll?
It is 42 inch wide, about 107 cm, and 5 m long. The canvas is 100% cotton at 480 gsm.

How is cotton canvas different from linen?
Cotton is softer, stretches easily and costs less. Linen is stiffer and holds its tension longer, which many oil painters prefer for large or lasting work.

Is it ready to paint on?
Yes. It is triple primed with acrylic titanium gesso, so you only need to stretch or mount it.

Can I use watercolour on it?
No. This roll is primed for oil and acrylic. For watercolour on canvas, look at the Pan Art Aqua canvas pad.