How to Make My Own Oil Paint Frame
Framing an oil panting on canvas is different than framing a photo or print. Oil paintings are three-dimensional, because of the wood frames the canvas is mounted on. Such paintings also are not placed under glass. The back frame is the same dimension as the canvas, and the canvas is placed in the frame and secured with metal clips. In some instances, a cloth backing is used to cover the back of the frame, protecting the unpainted side of the canvas.
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Things You'll Need
- Molding wood
- Measuring tape
- Marker
- Miter saw
- Router
- Wood glue
- V-shaped stapler
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Wire clips
- Picture hanger
Instructions
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Measure the sides of your canvas. Add the width of the molding, doubled, to the canvas lengths. Measures and mark the four lengths on the molding. Cut your four pieces of wood vertically at each mark.
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Measure in from each end of your cut wood the width of the molding and mark it. The middle section will be the length of your canvas edge. Cut each piece at a 45-degree angle on each end from the top corner of the wood to the inner edge where you made your mark.
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Assemble your four pieces. Place a few drops of glue on each edge. Match up the inner corners of the frame and put them together. Let the glue dry for 24 hours.
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Staple each corner on the back side of the frame with a few V-shaped staples along the seam. Paint or stain the frame with a color that will complement your painting. Let the paint dry. Attach a hanger to the back of the frame.
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Attach your canvas to the frame with wire clips.
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Tips & Warnings
Make your painting in a popular frame size to use ready-made outer frames from garage sales to frame your painting.
Staple cloth or paper backing to the back of the frame to make it look more professional.
References
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