Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art

The art of framing - bespoke handmade frames

“Congratulations! You have reached the end of this course. Thank you so much for taking part. It has been a wonderful experience! I hope you have enjoyed learning how to display your own artwork or memories in a considered and beautiful way. When one understands the materials, it's possible for anyone to make a frame and feel the satisfaction of hooking the final product onto the wall! As a reminder, I have summarised the main steps you should take to complete your project: Preparing the Artwork If you have not already prepared your artwork for the framing, start by doing this. Trim or tear as necessary, before measuring and planning the sizes for the frame. Remember that the glass size is the most useful size to work with, so factor in the width of the rebate that will cover the edges. Preparing the Mount Next, cut your mount board to size—this is the same size your glass and backing will be. Attach your artwork to the backing board using small hinges so they are invisible behind the paper. You want to get as little adhesive as you can get away with on the back of your paper. Use a tape measure or ruler to make sure the piece is positioned correctly, and make marks on the corners if necessary (remember to carefully remove the marks once the picture is secure!).

Cutting the Wood Pieces Now you can cut the pieces of wood required to make your frame. Make sure the angle is correct (45° angle comes from the back edge towards the rebate side) and add 2 mm onto your glass size to make sure it fits. Once they are cut to size, give the mitres a light sand to make sure they will fit together cleanly. Check that the longs and shorts both match up to each other. Joining the Frame Join the frame and apply the finish. Apply glue to the mitres and position the four lengths together, fixed as tight as possible with masking tape. Insert pins into the corners to secure the frame. Cut the spacers and make sure they fit. Fill any blemishes and sand the whole thing as lightly or heavily as necessary. Apply your chosen finish, wax only or painted colour/s. Assembling the Frame Cut glass and backing, remembering to check the size of the finished frame first. Then assemble the package and secure it with pins. Tape to seal the back, attach your chosen fittings for hanging and admire your work! Don't forget to share your project in the forum. You can do so by clicking on 'Create your project'. Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it, adding a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. I will be more than happy to answer any of the questions you might have along the way! I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, participate in the forum, comment on others' work, and interact with the community. Goodbye! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“ Final Project Congratulations on reaching the end of this Domestika course. You should be proud of all you have accomplished. By following along, you will have seen the beauty and dual function of framing, safeguarding the artwork and enhancing it without overpowering the image. If you're stuck on where to start, choose something small. Prepare your work for framing by trimming or tearing as necessary. Measure and note the size of the frame and use the glass size remembering to factor in the width of the rebate, which will cover the edges. Cut your mount board to size and attach the artwo...”

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Course summary for: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art

• Level: Beginner
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• 4 units
• 20 lessons (4h 26m)
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