Art Supplies

This heart is made up of clusters of four air-filled latex balloons tied directly to a sturdy wire line. This heart can be dressed up with tulle.

Silk screening, the use of a very fine screen filled with emulsion to stencil ink onto fabrics or other materials, can be a difficult process. If the screen is not lined up properly when it is...

I didn’t paint this frame this ugly color; I bought it for .25 at a garage sale. Okay, I did chip it. So I’m going to make it into the perfectly beautiful frame pictured at end of article.

Framing an oil painting professionally can be quite costly. With a few basic carpentry skills, you can frame stretched oil paintings on your own and save a substantial amount. (Stretched oil...

To customize canvas pictures, consider putting a unique frame around them to add depth and drama. Make a canvas picture interesting and decorative with information from a frame shop owner in this...

Framing artwork involves first mounting the piece onto backing board, attaching a mat around the piece, choosing molding for the frame and cutting the pieces to size. Assemble a frame to display a...

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....

Canvases are framed and mounted onto simple slats of wood so that the canvas is stretched taught and easier to frame decoratively. Understand how loose canvas is mounted with information from a...

When framing pastel drawings, use archival tape to adhere the piece to the back of a mat, mount the piece on backing board and lay glass and the decorative frame around the entire piece. Create a...

This is actually not to difficult to do if you have the proper tools and supplies to make your own silk screen with. This will take about one half hour to an hour to complete(maybe longer if this...

With these simple instructions, you can cut your very own wooden picture frame, allowing you to choose the exact molding and size that works for your style.

How to build a potters wheel is a question I was wondering ,so I did some research. I didn’t want to pay the enormous amount of money a new one cost so I thought I would build my own.

Preparing a canvas for paint begins with building a frame from stretcher strips. Stretcher strips are normally made in a tongue and groove pattern at the corners, allowing for easier assembly....

The frame is the final touch for a piece of artwork. Frames provide protection to the edges of the piece, and give it stability. Combined with a sheet of UV-resistant glass or clear acrylic, a...

If you have a piece of your artwork that you would like to display or give away as a gift, you will need to frame it first. Framing it can be just as rewarding as actually completing the artwork....

Picture frames fit together with tight, mitered angles look better and hold up longer than other frames. For larger, bulky frames, mitered corners reduce a little of the weight, making it less...

Painting supplies can be expensive. Canvases are one of the most basic tools needed to paint, but they can often be pricey. Fortunately, an art canvas is quite easy to make. All you'll need is...

Do you have a western themed home or know someone who does? This is an expensive gift for that person, or a way to frame something you made yourself. The one in the picture is actually a...

Learn tips and techniques to select the proper mat for your art. Included are specific examples of pitfalls to avoid.

When creating art, presentation can be an important part of making a sale. There is a great difference between merely showing a photograph pinned to a wall and one which is carefully placed with a...

A custom-built poster frame is an ideal way to compliment a unique poster that means something special to you. Sometimes store brand frames will not fit your poster or are to bland and boring. You...

Whether you are a new painter wanting to save money by making your own, custom canvases, or you are someone who has bought a painting that needs stretching.

You've decided to purchase a metal frame that has not been put together. Imagine your fustration when you get a bag of items and no idea of what to do with them! Well, your troubles are over, read...

Got a stamp collection but itching to show it off instead of letting it moulder away in a scrapbook? Crack out the rubber cement and create something you'll love to look at again and again!

Mounted and framed canvases offer an easy way to decorate your house or apartment; they can be done on a budget or with more expensive materials. The process of framing and mounting canvases takes...

When painting an artwork on a piece of canvas don't be limited by the standard size canvas provided in art stores. Build a large canvas for installation or build one suited to the size of an empty...

Do you look in museums and wonder how they get such a large canvas painting into a frame? Framing a canvas painting is simple and makes the painting look classy and professional. Whether it is...

A polished picture frame can look shiny and glossy. This can be helpful if you are trying to sell a portrait or print. In order to achieve this shine, it has to be perfectly smooth. This...

Learn how to build the outer frame of an artist easel for kids in this free online instructional video on building an art easel.

A shadowbox creates the illusion that a work is floating on a matte within a frame. A shadowbox is unique in that objects are set deeply within the frame rather than pressed up against a the glass...

Many art fairs and museums will only take art that has wire hangers on the frames. Sawtooth hangers will not work with most hanging systems and is unreliable. Here is how to quickly add a wire...

Recycle and reuse is an often-heard theme. Why not use a canvas blind as your new canvas for painting? If the idea sounds strange, remember that artists such as Picasso have reused canvases to...

A good frame can enhance a painting and keep it safe. Some art is specifically meant to be hung without a frame. This is an artist's choice. Framing can be expensive, but it offers a complete look...

Making a printing unit might be the easiest thing you do on the way to producing a finished silk screen print.

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue - and did not fall off. Guess what? Art isn't necessarily flat either. Here's what to do with it when it's not.

An essential tool for any type of embroidery, a plastic, metal or wooden hoop holds the fabric tight while you work. The hoop enables you to sew quickly and keep your stitches even.