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Offline rover brewer

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Linen backing
« on: December 03, 2010, 09:08:31 pm »
can you use bed sheets as linen backing or what kind of linen to use? help please.
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2010, 11:53:01 pm »
Yes, the problem however is trying to find sheets that are actually made out of linen and not cotton.
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Offline rover brewer

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2010, 11:09:47 am »
Thanks, ok where can I get linen for backing bows.
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Offline Centerless

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2010, 11:17:44 am »
I was able to find it at a fabric store.  They only had one bolt that was real linen and many that were imitation.  I had to be very specific in my search.
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Offline bigcountry

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2010, 02:03:04 pm »
I went to joannes fabrics, and bought 2 yards of real 100% line.  20 dollars/yard.
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2010, 03:10:18 pm »
In the past I have ordered from the Martha Pullen (sp?) fabric co. They have a wide selection. My last purchase was 2 years ago, I think I paid around $11. a yard. You will be able to back several bows with a yard.
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Offline rover brewer

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2010, 05:19:34 pm »
thanks too all I'll be going to joannnes.
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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2010, 06:15:12 pm »
Any artist supply house will have linen canvas. I use 6oz tight weave.
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