How to repair a oil painting that has been dented in but not torn?

Something leaned up against one of my paintings and made an indention about the size of a business card.

theartisttwin2008-04-21T00:32:46Z

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put a rag soaked in hot water on the back of the area that is dented for a little while then remove it. it will shrink the canvas when it dries.....good luck

Dopey2008-04-20T09:13:21Z

I painted in thick layers, it looked exsactly the same as if it was not dented

vangion2008-04-20T08:44:42Z

I used a steamer to repair mine, gently