2014年11月30日星期日

7 Tips To Caring For Framed And Unframed Canvas Prints

Whether your canvas print is framed or unframed, they will need proper care if you want them to look good for years to come. Well maintained photos on canvas can last up to 5 decades or more. It is important to be careful with the surface of the picture.

If your prints are not stretched on canvas and are not framed, you have to be more careful with them. The sides and corners of unframed canvas wall art can become damaged because there is no frame protecting it. But many people like hanging unframed prints to make them look more modern.

Here are general rules to follow ensure the safety and care of your photo on canvas whether they are framed or not:


1) Wear clean white cotton gloves when handling the canvas to avoid finger prints on the surface of the picture. If you don't have gloves, you can carefully hold the prints on the edges of the stretched canvas or on the corners of loose canvas prints.

2) Avoid creases and folding loose canvas by keeping them rolled up in a cylinder. If they are stretched, avoid denting the canvas by accidentally hitting them on objects. In case the canvas does get dented, you can moisten the dented part with a wet white rag dipped in clean water. When the canvas dries it will shrink back and the dent will disappear.

3) Don't wipe dust or dirt off the canvas surface to prevent scratches. Use a feather duster to remove dust and spot clean the dirty parts without spreading the dirt to the rest of the canvas.

4) If you need to store your stretched canvas prints, wrap them in acid free material and let them stand against a wall. Do not place anything heavy on them even if they are stretched on wooden frames to prevent deforming them.

5) Canvas wall art are safest hanging on a wall whether they are framed or unframed. Gallery wrapped canvas look good enough to hang even without a frame.

6) If you do need to store them, you should put them in a room that isn't humid, too hot or cold. Avoid exposing your canvas prints to direct sunlight or other types of light that emit UV rays. UV rays can make colors fade and make your photos look dull and old. Make sure there are no small insects, termites or molds in the storeroom.

7) If you decide to have your canvas prints framed, you should consider getting them pre-framed at the art store you buy the prints from. They can do it professionally and eliminate the risk of damaging your artwork. Sometimes they offer free framing services.

There are kinds of canvas prints with good quality and beautiful appearance on Xiamen Mepa Art Co., Ltd..

2014年11月18日星期二

canvas print as gift for 5 special occasions

A canvas print can make unique special gifts for your friends and family members. Instead of giving your mom chocolates and flowers for Mother's Day, you can give her a large canvas depicting a picture of her favorite flower. If she loves to cook, then maybe she would appreciate photos on canvas of food, herbs and spices that she can hang in her kitchen or dining room.


There are many special events and holidays to celebrate each year, from Christmas to Thanksgiving, to birthdays and weddings. If you give something different as a gift, you can be sure that the recipient won't easily forget that you gave her something special. One of the best things you can give as presents are things people can use or see everyday.

A nice large canvas wall art would be a great gift idea that people can use as home decor. Here are the top 5 canvas print ideas for some of these occasions:

1. Weddings - A wedding is the perfect time to give a friend or relative something special and unique. Most married couples get the usual tableware and home furnishing wedding gifts. Why not give something different that your newly married friends can use to decorate their new home? Ideal pictures on canvas would be landscapes, sunsets, or seascapes for their living room.

Take into consideration what the couple would prefer. For example, you could give a nice canvas print of a beach scene to a couple who love going to the beach. If they enjoy camping or the mountains, then maybe a landscape of lush forests would be ideal for them.

2. Birthdays - There are tons of photo prints you can give for birthdays. Depending on the recipient's tastes, you can give pictures of various subjects. If you are giving it to your friend who loves animals, then an animal canvas might be appreciated. If you are giving prints to a scuba diver, he or she will surely love pictures on canvas of sea creatures like sharks, fish, corals or starfish.

3. Father's Day - Your dad would love to receive a sports themed canvas print like a picture of his favorite baseball team's stadium. If he is a car lover, then get him a photo on canvas of his favorite classic car. If your dad never misses a single NBA game on TV, he would probably like to hang a large canvas picture of a basketball hoop in his den.

4. Mother's Day - Get your chef mom a canvas print of spices in a souk market. If she gardens, maybe she would love photos on canvas of blue irises or wild poppy flowers. She surely gets flowers, chocolates and cookbooks every year for Mother's day. Get her something she can hang in her kitchen and she will definitely remember you every time she sees it when she cooks.

5. Promotion - A promotion at work is indeed a special occasion. Instead on splurging on an expensive dinner to celebrate moving up the corporate ladder, you can also give a gift your partner can hang on his or her office wall. A canvas print of a nice panoramic city skyline is suitable for the work place. Maybe a black and white canvas will also look good in modern office surroundings.

Canvas prints are cool gifts for any occasions, and the best part it they can use it for several years to come as home decor. Before picking canvas wall art, consider the recipients wall color and decor style. You should also take note of how large or small his or her home is to get an idea if you should get a small print or a large canvas.

Find a wide collection of canvas print at Xiamen Mepa Art Co., Ltd. and discover countless choices of wall art.