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DIY for Homeowners

Simple Wood Frame for a Canvas

1/29/2018

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Every time we go to a local restaurant here in Tallahassee Florida, I notice something. I always notice the really large canvas artwork they have on the wall and the very simple frame around it. I quickly determined a way to mimic the look with simple materials from the hardware store. Well, two weeks ago, I made a piece of artwork and thought, hey, I have the perfect frame idea for that! Take a look at how it all came together for under $10.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
Materials:
  • (4) 1/4"x2"x3" craft boards (Home Depot or craft store)
  • Dap Rapid Fuse glue (Amazon)
  • Wood Stain 
  • Picture hanging hardware (Amazon)

Tools:
  • Ryobi Brad Nailer (Home Depot)
  • Clamps 
  • Miter box (Amazon)
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
We started with a canvas I painted and the four purchased boards. This project does not require a lot of materials or tools to accomplish.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
You'll need a way to cut the wood boards. A miter box will do nicely or you can use a miter saw. The brad nailer is not necessary but we used it to hold the boards in place while the glue dried. Clamps are handy to have although you could easily use painters tape to keep the boards in place while they dry.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
No fancy measuring is needed. Just hold the boards up to the canvas and mark where they need to be cut.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
These boards are really easy to cut with a miter box.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
The boards can be left natural or can be stained like we did here.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
To attach the boards, we glued down the center of each board and then applied it to the canvas edge.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
I wanted a little bit of an overhang on the front edge so I just eyeballed the placement for this. The boards could be placed flush with the front of the canvas if that is your preference.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
We used a couple of camps to hold everything in place while I shot a few brad nails into the edge.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
Repeat the process for all four sides. Add picture hanging hardware to the back. Make sure the screws you choose are not so long that they come through to the front.
Watch how to make a simple wood frame for your canvas art!
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I did a test of this frame a few weeks ago with the artwork I made. It turned out so well, that is why I wanted to share it with all of you. I really like that the frame doesn't add extra weight to the artwork and it's part of it, so it stays with the canvas making it easy to move or store. This is a great idea for kids' art, personal artwork, or starter prints. 

Please note: We are not sponsored by any of the companies/products that we used. These products were picked and bought by us.​​

FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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3 Comments
Esther
2/5/2018 08:57:36 pm

Exactly the project I've been looking for! I have a 3'x5' tapestry that needs framing, & I sure as heck won't pay big bucks to get it done! Thanks for the tutorial!

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Steph
2/7/2018 09:00:33 am

You're welcome Esther!

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Rafael
12/13/2020 06:37:16 am

Wow amazed how simple and easy u made it look

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