How to Put Photos Onto a Canvas

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pick a photo and draw on a piece of computer paper or rough draft paper

   It's OK if it's not perfect because remember- this is your artwork!
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   Step 2: the photo with pencil.

   It will need to be dark side down.
   
   If both sides look the same, take your index finger and thumb and rub both sides.
   
   Graphite will get on one of your fingers and that's the side you will put face down. , It should be fairly snug but be careful- graphite paper is fragile so be careful not to rip it. , Be careful not to cover up any of your drawing. , Press fairly hard so that your drawing will show up on the canvas.
   
   You may want to go over it 2 or 3 times. ,
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   Step 3: Take a canvas about the same size

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   Step 4: maybe a little bit bigger

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   Step 5: than your drawing and put graphite paper over it.

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   Step 6: Wrap the graphite paper around the edges of the canvas and tape it to the back with masking tape.

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   Step 7: Place your drawing on top of the canvas with graphite paper and tape it down.

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   Step 8: Grab a pen

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   Step 9: colored pencil or a fairly pointy object and trace your entire drawing.

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    Step 10: Now CAREFULLY remove the drawing and graphite paper.

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