Where To Make Canvas Frame

Learn how to create a simple floating frame for a canvas print.

Where to make canvas frame.

Next cut a piece of canvas down the the size of the frame with enough of a border to fold over the edges. Find one that is the same length width and depth of your canvas. If you did add another coat. Take the canvas out in the sun to make sure it is a nice uniform application without bare spots you might have missed.

Wash your brush out put the lid back on your gesso and you are done. To make a canvas begin by fitting 4 stretcher bars together to form a rectangular frame and tapping the sides with a hammer to make sure the corners are firmly joined. The standard frame sizes are 8 10 11 14 16 20 18 24 20 24 24 30 and 30 40 but some stores will have other sizes like 10 20. Then do another coat with strokes in the opposite direction.

My canvas is 3 4 inch thick and the 1 x 2s measure 3 4 inches thick which made the frame and canvas flush. Now that you have the canvas s measurements and know what style of frame you want you can shop for a frame. 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.