Before you get started measure the outside dimensions of your canvas painting and jot them.
Canvas painting frame do it yourself.
Steps to make diy canvas frame step 1.
When you re done attaching your canvas to your frame you ll know it s correct if the canvas fits snugly inside the frame.
Be sure not to scratch the canvas or it may affect the quality of your painting.
Step by step instructions step 1.
In this frame the canvas sits behind the frame on a rabbet and a small portion of the edge of the art is hidden by the lip.
Making a frame for canvas artwork involves fitting together four stretcher bars gluing or reinforcing them with nails and stretching the canvas around the frame before stapling it in place.
Add 2 1 2 inches to the dimensions of your canvas art then cut the plywood sheet to this measurement.
Most diy canvas frames will come with instructions on how to do frame your painting.
Mark center of the top bottom and side cradles and the center of the top.
Glue and nail together at all four corners using a square to keep 90.
Create the frame by placing the 1 x 3 inch boards in a square or rectangle.
Apply wood filler to.
Diy frame for canvas art step 1.
Align the cradle with the frame.
Glue and nail the frame.
Sand all four pieces of the frame.