Building Frames For Paintings

This particular painting was done on a masonite board but the plan can be modified for wrapped canvas as well.

Building frames for paintings.

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. 1 x 2 lengths of wood in actuality. This inexpensive painting 40 on ebay needed a frame but i didn t want to invest the money in an expensive custom job. The right frame not only gives your artwork a finished appearance it can also protect it for generations to come.

After doing a little research i came up with a diy floating frame that s simple and modern and very easy to make. Picture art frames. Cut your frame out of the 1x2 using the canvas dimensions and a 45 degree miter cut in each corner. Measure your canvas painting s dimensions and write them down.

Frame designs for artists are our specialty in all sizes and colors. We carry a large variety of picture framing tools equipment pre cut mats and full sheet boards and picture framing hardware. Jerry s artarama carries a large selection of ready made and custom picture frames at big savings and low prices. 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.

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. Because frame stores can be so pricey give thrift stores a change. Frame mats add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.

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. 2 1 8 x 12 inch. Glue and nail your frame together without the canvas print inside. Two sides of the second layer of 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. Blick sells pictures frames in contemporary and classic styles for artwork of all kinds plus matboards framing tools picture hanging supplies and more from canvas frames to wall frames gallery frames and tabletop picture frames that include glazing. Make sure you don t do anything brilliant like drill through the front of the canvas that doesn t improve the artistic value of the painting. Stain and seal your frame.

They usually have an art section with plenty of unique frames with beautiful moldings to choose from. On the 1 8 inch x 2 x 4 foot hardboard. 2 1 8 x 14 inch. 2 1 8 x 8 inch.

Two sides of the first layer of hardboard.