CREATOR QUICK TIPS:

Rolling a Canvas
Do's & Don'ts

DO:

Be sure you use flexible materials - See the above video!

Roll around a tube -  You can use a cardboard tube or create a roll of bubble wrap to roll your canvas around.

Roll loosely - Don't roll super-tight; keep a bit of looseness/air in your roll.

DON'T

Use textures mediums you have not tested for a roll - Yes, been there, done that! I strongly you to do a "test" painting with the texture you plan to use. Let it dry thoroughly and then do a roll to see how it stands up.
Roll glitter or fleck textures -  Generally, these are going to loosen and fall off your canvas. If you need bling on your artwork, use pigments (sealed), paint/inks or experiment with metallic leaf (again, test it to see how it reacts).

Be afraid of a roll - Painting on raw canvas can be perfect for very large pieces or pieces that will eventually end up framed or mounted. Working on rolled canvas can be a bit of a learning curve, but once  you understand how it performs differently than stretched, you can confidently save time and money using it!