Article: There are two main types of canvas: the thin type and the thick type. The thin canvases are a simple, light-weight board, ideal for framing. The thicker canvases are a sheet of canvas stretched over a wooden frame. They are ideal if you want to extend your design over the edges. If you are going to glue a picture or photo onto the canvas, choose something that is the same size as your imageor a little bit smaller. It is easier to trim an image down to fit a canvas than the other way around. If you are going to create a collage, however, you can choose any size of canvas you want. This is only necessary if you will be creating a collage on it. If you are going to adhere an image onto a thick, wood-frame canvas, you do not need to paint the front, but you should paint the edges. Acrylic paint will work the best for this, because it dries the fastest. Avoid using oil paint or watercolor paint; oil paint will take too long to cure and watercolor paint won't stick. Choose a color that contrasts your images for a collage. Choose a color that matches or complements a single image that will cover the entire canvas. Sealers come in many different finishes, so you should pick one that you like the best. If you did not paint the canvas, you can skip this step. Use a paper slicer or a craft blade and a metal ruler to do this. Make sure that the edges are nice and neat. If you are going to cover the entire canvas with your image, you will need to trim the image down to fit the canvas. If you are making a collage, trim down the images to different sizes; this will make things look more interesting than if they were all one size. Trace the canvas onto the back of your image, then use a sharp blade and a metal ruler to cut the paper.
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Choose a type of canvas. Choose a size for your project. Paint your canvas a background color, if desired. Allow the paint to dry, then apply a coat of sealant over it. Trim the paper down, if needed.
Article: There are certain exercises that are recommended for people who have suffered an MCL sprain. However, it is important to talk to a physical therapist before you try any of these exercises; if you begin these exercises too soon after your injury, you could cause further damage. Assume a lying position with the injured knee in a bent position. Keep your foot flat on the floor and slowly slide the heel in the direction of your buttocks as far as you possibly can without it hurting. Repeat this exercise 10 to 20 times. Grasp the right foot with the right hand and gradually pull the foot up then behind your back, towards the buttocks. Reach as far as possible until a stretch is felt. Maintain this position for 10 seconds then return your leg to the starting position. Switch to your other leg and repeat the exercise. In a standing pose, position one leg in front of the other leg. Bend the back knee while keeping the front knee straight. Place the weight on the bent knee and then lean forward. Stop once a stretch is felt at the back of the thigh . Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds then return to the starting position. Switch legs and repeat the exercise. Exercises and muscle movements promote good blood circulation and oxygen distribution to the affected area, thus speeding up the repair of the damaged tissue.
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Go see a physical therapist. Try a heel slide exercise. Practice a quad stretch. Do a hamstring stretch. Understand why exercising your knee is important.