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Why should I use a frame for my paint by numbers?
Creating art requires time, effort, and much love. Imagine the feeling when you finally finish your latest piece! If you want your artwork to last, you should consider getting it framed. A framework does more than enhance the presentation factor of artwork; it can also protect your paintings from any damaging elements, keeping them in the best possible shape throughout time. Frames can also be decors, bringing your artwork together into a uniform, beautiful wall interior. After all the work to complete your painting, finish it with a frame and hang it proudly for you to admire and highlight your lovely space!
Using a canvas frame allows you to simultaneously display and elevate your artwork while protecting them. There are different types of canvas frames, such as the traditional stretcher bar, wooden frame, metal frame, or floater frame. Whether or not you pick based on personal preference, each type has its attributing factors to consider when choosing what works best for your artwork.
Canvas stretchers frame
The most popular canvas framework is to use traditional wooden stretchers. It’s done by stretching the canvas from corner to corner over wooden support and securing it on the sides. The artist then usually covers the painting with a frame. However, if you prefer to keep it bare, many artists prefer the ‘gallery wrap’ method when using stretcher bars. Here, the wooden bars are shaped to have a flat back and a slanted front and are stapled tightly at the back, not on the sides. This mounting leaves the sides of the canvas smooth, neat, and free of visible staples or tacks. It provides a modern, minimalist look to any surface, making it the most ideal for galleries!
Floating frame
As the name suggests, a floating frame gives the canvas an illusion of appearing “floating” within the frame. Since the framework isn’t touching the sides of the canvas due to its slight gap in between, this preserves the artwork from any damage on the surface. Whether it’s made of wooden or metal frames, the simplicity of floater frames is perfect when you want your canvas to pop and not overwhelm the picture within. Plus, a floater frame also creates an interesting visual impact and a sense of depth to the painting- giving that perfect finish to your piece of art!
Ready-made frame
With retailers developing several styles, patterns, and designs of classic and modern frames, the framework options are endless! You may check-in for a ready-made frameset as it is cheaper and almost always available in different colors, such as black, wood, gold, and silver. It often has a glass on top to protect the artwork, too! If you do so, measuring your artwork as precisely as possible is best to ensure the canvas fits your newly bought frame. Always select the one you are sure of!
Custom frames
Artworks often come in unique sizes or shapes. If yours come in a non-standard size, custom frames are the best option when considering it framed. You have the freedom to get any style you want; a framer does all the work for you! Working with a professional framer allows you to ensure quality artistry for your art piece. It also ensures the design fits perfectly where you want it to be. This requires extra time and work, costing it more than the other framework types. You get more time to do another painting!
Canvas with mount frame
An easy and sophisticated technique when framing the canvas is a mounted frame. A white border between the artwork and the frame is provided for a subtle barrier that gives your canvas a chance to breathe on its own, making it stand out from the frame. Unlike standard frames that may require cropping the edges of the paintings for them to fit the frames, mounted frames enable the artist to display their artwork as is. Only pick a frame larger than your painting and place a mount inside that fits the frame. In the middle is your shiny new piece of art having its moment of glory!
Choosing the best frame for your artwork
Art can quickly express a tone, mood, feelings, and views of certain things. Choosing a frame that compliments the artwork and its meaning is important and does not overshadow its beauty. When dealing with vintage artworks, an old, classic frame or baroque frame can be used because its structure gives a symbolic connection to an old image. You can also choose something timeless for a more versatile artwork. You can move it from room to room, still matching any style. Something simple like a plain, thin, or big frame might do the trick!
While some artists prefer painting directly on already stretched canvases, others prefer to paint on flat canvases laid on a solid structure and frame it later. Pre-stretched canvases are tightly stretched unto a frame, which gives the tension in the surface an element of vibrancy, making it more enjoyable for most artists. However, it is fine to do so afterward as long as the painting has dried completely. A painting on an unstretched canvas is more portable to bring anywhere and gives room to decide where to hang it or what type of framing you’d like for your artwork. Framing the canvas is just down to your preference. Whatever you feel most comfortable with, please do as you wish!
How to frame a canvas painting with wooden stretchers?
Whether you need help from a professional or do it on your own, framing a canvas painting with wooden bars can be quite simple. The essentials when stretching your canvas are only your Paint by Number painting, a set of stretcher bars to hold the structure, some thumbtacks, pins or a staple gun to attach the canvas in place, and a tape measure or T square to make sure it is made as precisely as possible. The process is easy and does not require too many materials. When you can do so, the results make your painting even more beautiful. Read more in our article: How to frame a paint by numbers using stretchers
Even with so many choices, a floating frame is one of the best canvas frames to consider. To achieve that clean, minimalistic look, you must prepare the tools and supplies, such as the frame, drill, screws, and spacers, to ensure the painting is attached perfectly in the middle. When you’re all set, you have to place the painting inside the frame, then place the spacers between the artwork and the frame, making a small gap. Then, you can carefully start drilling your screws from the back of the frame, ensuring enough wood is within the stretcher bar to prevent the screw from coming out the front of the canvas.
