Lori Leary on tue 11 apr 00
In our studio, we have a huge old wooden work table for workspace and
for wedging (if the wedgie table is occupied). It WAS covered with
canvas which was secured along the sides with 1 X 2's and screws. That
worked well, until it got so yucky and stained (despite regular scraping
and sponging)that I HAD to take it off....ick. I wanted something that
I could remove easily, throw in the wash, and put it back on the table
without a major production.
So, I bought some grommets at Wally-Mart and attached them all around
the edges of the canvas(folding the ends under). While the canvas is
damp(important), start a nylon rope through the grommets, (working in
opposite directions),then pass them back and forth under the table from
grommet to gromet. You will end up with two ends of the rope at the far
side of the table. Tighten the ropes, then knot each end on a cleat (as
in a sailboat cleat...using the figure eight knot for sheets (that's
ropes to yew landlubbers, mateys). I made my own cleats...I used two
pieces of scrap wood screwed together, then screwed them into the side
of the table.
The ropes go around the cleat in sort of a figure eight. When you want
to tighten it, flip the last half loop over, put it around the cleat and
pull the end of the rope tight underneath the loop.
Not a very good explanation, hope it makes some sort of sense.
Oh yes, make sure the canvas is of good quality, AND... there is no
need to stress the canvas by using lots of soap and heavy wash cycles. I
think it will last longer if you are gentle with it.
My humble clayart contribution for today....
Lori L.
lleary@ sccoast.net
Pawleys Island, SC USA
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