With over 100 years of experience in crafting the finest artist quality canvases, Claessens is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field. Each Claessens canvas undergoes a rigorous treatment and process to meet different requirements for artists.

First, all raw canvases are sized with a synthetic PVA glue. For oil primed canvases, the next step involves applying a primer of zinc white paint bound with linseed oil to the glued linen, by means of two knives. The canvas is then put into a drying room for three days where it air-dries naturally.

After this first initial drying time, the canvas is then sanded and a coating layer based on titanium white is applied to the canvas by means of two knives and a roller. The canvas is then placed in the drying room for another ten days.

Claessens' Oil Primed Canvases are suitable for oil paint.

With over 100 years of experience in crafting the finest artist quality canvases, Claessens is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field. Each Claessens canvas undergoes a rigorous treatment and process to meet different requirements for artists.

First, all raw canvases are sized with a synthetic PVA glue. For oil primed canvases, the next step involves applying a primer of zinc white paint bound with linseed oil to the glued linen, by means of two knives. The canvas is then put into a drying room for three days where it air-dries naturally.

After this first initial drying time, the canvas is then sanded and a coating layer based on titanium white is applied to the canvas by means of two knives and a roller. The canvas is then placed in the drying room for another ten days.

Claessens' Oil Primed Canvases are suitable for oil paint.

With over 100 years of experience in crafting the finest artist quality canvases, Claessens is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field. Each Claessens canvas undergoes a rigorous treatment and process to meet different requirements for artists.First, all raw canvases are sized with a synthetic PVA glue. For oil primed canvases, the next step involves applying a primer of zinc white paint bound with linseed oil to the glued linen, by means of two knives. The canvas is then put into a drying room for three days where it air-dries naturally.After this first initial drying time, the canvas is then sanded and a coating layer based on titanium white is applied to the canvas by means of two knives and a roller. The canvas is then placed in the drying room for another ten days.Claessens' Oil Primed Canvases are suitable for oil paint.For a full description of the various processes which go into manufacturing a Claessens canvas, click herePlease note: the oil prepared cloths are finished with 2 layers of oil paint based on linseed oil. Linseed oil tends to turn yellow in the dark: for example on the roll or when another object is placed against it. However, if you put it back in the light, any discolouration will disappear. This is a known and normal phenomenon. This does not prevent painting on the canvas, it only has an optical effect.

With over 100 years of experience in crafting the finest artist quality canvases, Claessens is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field. Each Claessens canvas undergoes a rigorous treatment and process to meet different requirements for artists.First, all raw canvases are sized with a synthetic PVA glue. For oil primed canvases, the next step involves applying a primer of zinc white paint bound with linseed oil to the glued linen, by means of two knives. The canvas is then put into a drying room for three days where it air-dries naturally.After this first initial drying time, the canvas is then sanded and a coating layer based on titanium white is applied to the canvas by means of two knives and a roller. The canvas is then placed in the drying room for another ten days.Claessens' Oil Primed Canvases are suitable for oil paint.For a full description of the various processes which go into manufacturing a Claessens canvas, click here

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Universal Primed Texture: Medium Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 399gsm Note: This is an entire 210cm x 10m roll.

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Oil Primed Texture: Medium Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 508gsm Note: This is an entire 210cm x 10m roll.

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Oil Primed Texture: Extra-Fine Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 441gsm Note: This is an entire 210cm x 10m roll.

Belle Arti : 548 Medium Fine Linen : 302gm : 2.1m Wide : Per Metre : Unprimed : Sent Folded

Belle Arti : 548 Medium Fine Linen : 302gm : 2.1m Wide : 10m : Unprimed

Belle Arti : 549 Extra Fine Linen : 198gm : 2.1m Wide : Per Metre : Unprimed : Sent Folded

Belle Arti : 549 Extra Fine Linen : 198gm : 2.1m Wide : 10m : Unprimed

Canvas: Cotton/Poly (mixed fibres) Priming: Universal Primed Texture: Medium/Fine Grain Height: 210cm Weight: 390gsm Note: Price is per metre, the length you order will be cut as a single piece from a 210cm wide roll, and packed carefully to protect the surface. Also available in 10m rolls.

Canvas: 100% Jute Priming: Universal Primed Texture: Coarse Grain Height: 210cm Weight: 584gsm Note: Price is per metre, the length you order will be cut as a single piece from a 210cm wide roll, and packed carefully to protect the surface. Also available in 10m rolls.

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Universal Primed Texture: Medium Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 475gsm Note: Price is per metre, the length you order will be cut as a single piece from a 210cm wide roll, and packed carefully to protect the surface. Also available in 10m rolls.

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Universal Primed Texture: Medium Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 475gsm Note: This is an entire 210cm x 10m roll.

Handmade in Italy using traditional artisanal techniques developed by Belle Arti, this 575 canvas roll is an exceptionally smooth surface ideally suited for those working in oil and acrylic. Made with the finest 100% cotton and a small percentage of polyester for added elasticity, the 575 canvas offers greater elasticity and resistance to tension, facilitating the process of assembling and stretching the canvas onto a frame or a rigid surface such as a panel.The surface is grain-free and universal primed using synthetic glues and plaster. This high quality canvas is suitable for painting techniques such as oil, egg tempera, and acrylic.Available by the metre or as a 10 metre roll.Size: 210 x 1000 cmGsm: 330Canvas : Priming: Universal

Handmade in Italy using traditional artisanal techniques developed by Belle Arti, this 575 canvas roll is an exceptionally smooth surface ideally suited for those working in oil and acrylic. Made with the finest 100% cotton and a small percentage of polyester for added elasticity, the 575 canvas offers greater elasticity and resistance to tension, facilitating the process of assembling and stretching the canvas onto a frame or a rigid surface such as a panel.The surface is grain-free and universal primed using synthetic glues and plaster. This high quality canvas is suitable for painting techniques such as oil, egg tempera, and acrylic.Available by the metre or as a 10 metre roll.Size: 210 x 1000 cmGsm: 330Canvas : Priming: Universal

Belle Arti : 581 Rough Grain Linen : 380gm : 2.1m Wide : Per Metre : Unprimed : Sent Folded

Belle Arti : 581 Rough Grain Linen : 380gm : 2.1m Wide : 10m : Unprimed

Belle Arti : 596 Fine Linen : 320gm : 2.1m Wide : Per Metre : Unprimed : Sent Folded

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Clear Sized Texture: Extra-Fine Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 207gsm Note: Price is per metre, the length you order will be cut as a single piece from a 210cm wide roll, and packed carefully to protect the surface. Also available in 10m rolls. This surface is single-primed, oil painters will need to add a coat of matt medium (or similar).

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Gesso Primed Texture: Medium Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 524gsm Note: Price is per metre, the length you order will be cut as a single piece from a 210cm wide roll, and packed carefully to protect the surface. Also available in 10m rolls.

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Gesso Primed Texture: Medium Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 524gsm Note: This is an entire 210cm x 10m roll.

Canvas: 100% Linen Priming: Universal Primed Texture: Fine Grain Width: 210cm Weight: 523gsm Note: This is an entire 210cm x 10m roll.