How Do You Repair A Hole In A Canvas Painting?
A torn canvas doesn’t necessarily mean that your painting is ruined. A tear can be repaired in most cases and if you plan to paint over the spot, the repaired area may be virtually invisible. If the repairs are being made to an area that will not be painted over, it can be more difficult to hide but will keep the tear or hole from expanding at the very least. With some inexpensive materials and the following steps, you will be able to successfully make repairs to a canvas. Apply a piece of new canvas to the back of the painting using a mixture of beeswax and Damar, available at art supply stores, as adhesive. Be sure to flatten the edges of the tear. If the tear or hole is small, use a piece of canvas that is just slightly larger than the hole. If the canvas has extensive damage, you may opt to apply a piece of canvas to the entire back. Turn the painting to the front and remove any excess wax from the front of the repair area with turpentine. Fill the hole at the front if necessary. T
