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Old Posted: 16-04-2010 , 02:58 PM #1
Merienne
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Default Where can I buy cheap blank canvases for DIY art?

Hi, I'm hoping to make my own art work by mounting old doilies and vintage fabric. Problem is- where do I buy cheap blank canvases?

B&Q used to have them for under 10 euro, but have discontinued them, and the art shops I have looked in are ridiculously expensive. IKEA has a frame, but without the canvas, and they are rather flimsy. So where? I want some that are sturdy, and that I can paint on, but they obviously don't need to be the quality actual artist require. I'm looking for biggish ones- around 50 X 50 cm, or even bigger. But with a small pricetag...
Grateful for help/ Merienne
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Old Posted: 16-04-2010 , 03:04 PM #2
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i made my own, i bought a few lengths of 1x1 straight edge and box of tacks and 3 metres of white denim material 15 euro and i got loads of different sized canvass covered squares i could paint on permanently, give it a try, it worked for me, saw it in one of those home makeover shows, hope this helps
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Old Posted: 16-04-2010 , 04:06 PM #3
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This place is very reasonably priced for art and school supplies. I often pop in when I am in town.

K & M Evans
Off Mary's Abbey
5 Meetinghouse Lane
Dublin 7
01 872 6855
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Old Posted: 16-04-2010 , 04:57 PM #4
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Lidl and Aldi do them sometimes. Either canvas on a roll or with frames. You can check online.
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Old Posted: 16-04-2010 , 04:58 PM #5
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I've also seen these for sale in the Euro shops! Keep your eyes peeled, they are out there!
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Old Posted: 16-04-2010 , 05:16 PM #6
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Thanks everyone! It's great that you took the time to answer- I'll check out your suggestions! Hopefully my granny's doilies will soon be up on display.
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Old Posted: 16-04-2010 , 08:31 PM #7
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Merienne, I am looking forward to seeing your mounted doilies. I have used doilies on handmade cards and I am intrigued to know how you use them.
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Old Posted: 16-04-2010 , 10:57 PM #8
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donals in gorey, wexford always have a supply in stock , if you know anyone in the area.
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Old Posted: 17-04-2010 , 08:27 AM #9
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Hi

They're definitely available in Donals in Newbridge, and in twoseasons in Naas too. I bought 2 recently in twoseasons and 4 bottles of different coloured poster paints for less than €10. We put our little girls' handprints on one, and their feet on the other.We dated them and now we'll always remember how small they were at one time.

Good luck!!
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Old Posted: 18-04-2010 , 03:29 PM #10
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Hi there,

Lidl often carry a range of art stuff and they have had different sized canvas, including some large ones and I don't think they are very expensive.

Good luck with the project!!
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Old Posted: 18-04-2010 , 03:32 PM #11
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If your ever up in the Blanchardstown Centre go to a shop called Mr Price.
They sell all different sizes.
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Old Posted: 18-04-2010 , 08:12 PM #12
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The eur2 shop in celbidge sell them. i think there A4
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Old Posted: 21-04-2010 , 06:42 PM #13
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Someone is giving away frames to stretch canvas over on the Dublin waste site if thats any use to you. They are in Dublin 9.
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Old Posted: 21-04-2010 , 06:58 PM #14
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Thanks Scrabble- I'm emailing them!
And thanks everyone else too- I love that you are so helpful- it's you all who make Jumbletown such a great forum!
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Old Posted: 22-04-2010 , 10:13 AM #15
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hi

remember seeing them very cheap in the Works bookshop at the Rathdowney Shopping Outlet.

On their website today:

Current Offers
•Kids Books - 4 for €8.50
•Paperbacks 3 for €8.50
•CD's €3.60 or 2 for €6.00
•Canvas from €3.00
•Kids Activities from €1.20

Don’t forget The Works all your art and stationery requirements.

Tel: 0505 48649

Wud love to see a photo of your work, sounds exciting. Good luck in your search.
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