How to Frame your Own Canvas - A Cheap and Easy Solution
Whether you are an artist just want to find a cheap and easy alternative to frame a canvas you have, I think you will love the video tutorial I just made.
We have a few paintings hanging in our home. Some painted by me but most by other artists we love. Although I like the way they look without a frame, I always wanted to find an affordable alternative to frame them. Truth is, framing is expensive. Sometimes more expensive than the art we, regular people, buy.
My favorite type of frame are floater frames. I love them because they add elegance to the painting without stealing attention from the art itself.
I painted this pair of elephants on a canvas panel, not a stretched canvas, so hanging it without a frame was not an option.
20 x 16 - Acrylic on Canvas
My go-to place for framing is Michaels. Here in the US, this Arts and Crafts store usually offers the best deals to those who sign up for their coupons, and they do a great job with custom framing. I had a 70% discount coupon for framing services so I decided to check out how much they would charge to frame my 20 x 16-inch painting. It would be around $118 for a floater frame. Not a bad deal, but I had seen a floater frame on Amazon for $39.99, and it seemed pretty straightforward to install, so I purchased it and framed it myself!
It was really easy, and I love the end result! And if you are planning to frame a stretched canvas, this will be even easier for you. I had some extra steps to work on to make my panel a little thicker so I could attach it to the frame.
I recorded the process step by step and made this video tutorial for you!
I hope you enjoy.
Love,
Pat
Here is the list of product and supplies I used. Some of them contain affiliate links*
Floater Frame (Choose the right size for you!)
Square Dowel Rods Olson
*If you purchase these products via one of the affiliate links above, Amazon will pay me a small commission. There is no additional charge for you. Thanks for your support!
