Unfortunately a floating frame for a canvas costs anywhere from 100 300 in stores and online.
Diy floating frame for canvas painting.
A gap between the art and frame gives the appearance of floating artwork for a high end look.
A floating frame around canvas art whether you painted it yourself or purchased it can bring a certain chic quality to the art.
This inexpensive painting 40 on ebay needed a frame but i didn t want to invest the money in an expensive custom job.
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.
This particular painting was done on a masonite board but the plan can be modified for wrapped canvas as well.
This diy wood frame elevates the look of canvas art plus you can customize the measurements to fit your existing piece.
Diy floating canvas frame posted on july 6 2016 there s one thing i m really particular about and truly appreciate yet hate spending tons of money on custom canvas framing.
1 x 2 lengths of wood in actuality.
You can even pick your preference of stain or paint color for a finishing touch that reflects your personal style.
I love the effect it offers when surrounded by other framed artwork.