Attaching canvas to boards

[Elaine Hurst]

I have a question.  I know this may be different in different countries, but if anyone glues canvas, cotton or linen, to some sort of board, what kind of glue do you use/suggest?  Thank you!

[Joe Jordan]

Karen - here`s what I do when making painting panels. Good quality hardboard, one side
is shiny the other is rough. Cut it to size. Cut your canvas to size ( a little wider all-round than
the panel). The glue I use is good quality PVA glue. Spread the glue on the rough side of the
hardboard using an inexpensive bristle brush or even a large palette knife, making sure it is all
covered - especially the edges. Lay the canvas on the panel. Roll the canvas with a hand brayer or even a rolling pin, to expel the air bubbles. Trim the excess canvas, and keep rolling
until it is smooth and free from bumps. Leave under weight over night!

[Tony Robinson]

Well I've used dry-mounting ( I'm a framer so I've got the gear) and its very handy but PVA (white glue) is what we use. But I've read in the States you have the wonderfully-named 'Miracle Muck' which,well....how could you NOT use it...?