Building Frames For Paintings

Measure your canvas painting s dimensions and write them down.

Building frames for paintings.

Two sides of the second layer of hardboard. This inexpensive painting 40 on ebay needed a frame but i didn t want to invest the money in an expensive custom job. Frame mats add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. On the 1 8 inch x 2 x 4 foot hardboard.

Type of artwork the type of artwork you are framing whether a painting or a print photograph can determine the type of frame you can have. Picture art frames. When you ve got the l brackets firmly secured to the frame triple check your picture s positioning within the frame then drill holes in the stretcher. Frames are used to enhance the painting and separate them from the rest of the wall or the room and not to distract the viewer.

Top and bottom pieces of the first layer of hardboard. After doing a little research i came up with a diy floating frame that s simple and modern and very easy to make. Two sides of the first layer of hardboard. For original paintings you can choose a traditional frame where the canvas painting sits to the inner edge of the frame the lip of the frame and the painting is mounted through the back of the frame.

Jerry s artarama carries a large selection of ready made and custom picture frames at big savings and low prices. Glue and nail your frame together without the canvas print inside. Two pieces for the sides of the frame. 2 1 8 x 12 inch.

Cut your frame out of the 1x2 using the canvas dimensions and a 45 degree miter cut in each corner. Two pieces for the top and bottom of the frame. Stain and seal your frame. Because frame stores can be so pricey give thrift stores a change.

2 1 8 x 14 inch. The right frame not only gives your artwork a finished appearance it can also protect it for generations to come. This particular painting was done on a masonite board but the plan can be modified for wrapped canvas as well. We carry a large variety of picture framing tools equipment pre cut mats and full sheet boards and picture framing hardware.

They usually have an art section with plenty of unique frames with beautiful moldings to choose from. For example a brightly colored frame for a painting done in earthy colors will immediately attract the viewer s attention towards itself and completely outshine the painting. Frame designs for artists are our specialty in all sizes and colors. A floor easel is charming for sketches or a canvas painting while a tabletop stand is lovely for a photo frame or decorative plate.

1 x 2 lengths of wood in actuality.