Making A Canvas Painting Frame

Avoid frames that are very similar in color to the canvas.

Making a canvas painting frame.

A simple way to frame a canvas painting using simple tools. For a printable copy of the materials and instructions scroll down. Simple paintings will look good with ornate frames and edgy modern art will look good in plainer frames. I m sharing a super easy and cheap way to frame a canvas.

A gap between the art and frame gives the appearance of floating artwork for a high end look. You can get canvas frame clips or offset clips for attaching a frame to a canvas from a hardware or frame store or online. Should i frame my canvas painting. Before we get started let s review a few canvas framing faq.

To frame the canvas you simply slip the painting into the frame from the back as usual. Next time you re struggling to choose a frame consider making your own. This easy diy tutorial will teach you how to frame a canvas for cheap making a huge piece of 22 art look like it s worth much more. Artist brian rice uses bent pipe clamps instead of buying offset clips to secure a frame to a canvas.

Contrast the style of the canvas with the style of the frame. Learn how to create a simple floating frame for a canvas print. I d say in most cases yes. If you haven t already caught on i like to do things as inexpensively as possible.

The first and most obvious question is whether or not you should even frame your canvas print. How to frame a canvas painting. Enough to frame the canvas on all sides i used 2 8 ft pine boards 1 x3 board long enough to go the width of the frame once miter saw wood glue and glue brush 90 degree position squares combination square spring clamps nail gun wood filler planer orbital sander stain of your choice playing cards. This diy wood frame elevates the look of canvas art plus you can customize the measurements to fit your existing piece.