What is blocking?

[cmha...@biosys.net]

Hello

I keep reading about something called blocking. What is this? Why is it
done? And how fdo you do it?

Thankis

Claudia

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[Bevfolkard]

>blocking. What is this? Why is it
>done? And how fdo you do it?

Blocking is basically squaring things up. If you work with canvas in a hoop or
by hand it will distort out of true - and so you need to block it to return it
to it's original squareness.
Usually it's done by spraying lightly with water, stretching and pinning it
onto a board to get it back square. Leave it to dry and it should be OK. If
it's badly out of line then probably professional help would be needed via a
professional framer - (they have all the gizmos to do it with)
Many books will have a section on how to do this, usually to be found under
finishing techniques.
Bev, UK