Build Frame For Canvas Painting

A simple way to frame a canvas painting using simple tools.

Build frame for canvas painting.

One of the challenges of creating diy art on canvas is in deciding how best to display it namely whether or not to frame it. 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. It s easiest not to frame of course and this can often make a great statement displayed on its own or as part of a gallery wall. I bought the canvas painting from an app called wish for 20.

If you haven t already caught on i like to do things as inexpensively as possible. Should i frame my canvas painting. How to build a custom sized stretched canvas. The first and most obvious question is whether or not you should even frame your canvas print.

Learn how to create a simple floating frame for a canvas print. I d say in most cases yes. 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. How to frame a canvas painting.

Before we get started let s review a few canvas framing faq. This instructable is my effort to explain how to build your own custom size canvas for painting. 16x20 and 18x24 common size are very affordable at most art supply stores but if you want large or custom sizes the price goes way up very quickly.