Diy Float Mount Frame

A gap between the art and frame gives the appearance of floating artwork for a high end look.

Diy float mount frame.

There are a couple of different ways to achieve the float mount look. This particular painting was done on a masonite board but the plan can be modified for wrapped canvas as well. The result i love my floating saying. Step 6 glue and assemble the frame.

Sand more if needed. I wanted to make something special and i happen to hav. Step 5 test fit your frame. You can either mount the art directly to a matboard or mount the art to a thick board usually foamcore and then mount that to the matboard.

This inexpensive painting 40 on ebay needed a frame but i didn t want to invest the money in an expensive custom job. While the actual picture is what you want to display without a good frame the art will not be shown to its best advantage. Learn how to construct a standard canvas mount float frame with project pictures and tips on construction. Paint your mounting hardware gold and let it completely dry.

It was about 40 to make this project by the way. For the full tutorial. This diy wood frame elevates the look of canvas art plus you can customize the measurements to fit your existing piece. 10 modern diy floating picture frames framing a photograph or piece of art is almost as important to the display as the image itself.

Apply a thin line of glue to the mitered joints. Although i feel like float mounting looks a little fresher than the typical matted frame. Next time you re struggling to choose a frame consider making your own. I knew i could create the appearance of floating art with a few cheap supplies so i set to work.

After doing a little research i came up with a diy floating frame that s simple and modern and very easy to make. Line up the holes of your frame with the hardware and screw in the front screws to secure the acrylic in place. My dad then asked me to make a frame for him. I found a picture frame with broken glass at the thrift store for 1.

Mount the tube part of the mounting hardware into your predrilled holes with a screw and screwdriver. This is a great project for artists and beginner woodworkers. 1 x 2 lengths of wood in actuality. It looks like an expensive float mounted piece of art but cost me just a couple dollars.

My neice from canada sent over a painting to her lolito. Make sure the joints align perfectly. Sand the inner edge of the frame for a perfect fit.