How to Make Floating Picture Frames

This style frame is called a “Floating frame” and it’s a really handy thing to know if you have a wood shop and want to make frames for clients, or friends. I worked at a frame shop for a number of years, and these were always my favorite style frame. They really class up a painting without calling attention to themselves. It also helps protect works on canvas from damage since the frames doesn’t make contact with the artwork.
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[tophat]

You've convinced me to hire a wood worker to do this for me!

[ikeasnilleswivelchair]

Anyone else watch woodworking videos despite having almost no form of workshop

[mmafrka]

As a painter this seems like a daunting task. Excellent work.

[wendysanchez]

Huh, that's a lot of work. I hope people can appreciate your time and compensation is equal or more for your talent! Beautiful

[matchstickdesignco]

I almost had a heart attack when you slapped that black paint on the walnut. I thought to myself - would anyone do that?!? Of course, after seeing the finished product, it looks fantastic. I really wasn't expecting such a great result; I just assumed that the paint would completely cover the grain.

[binder]

Above and beyond this being just a really good how to on this subject, the narration, editing and presentation is superb. I am subscribing in appreciation of the care and crafting of your presentation of the video. Stellar.

[codyowen]

Completely in your element, making art to hold art

[martywilsonlife]

Exceptional! Having been a custom framer in the past (and a bit of a woodworker), I know the attention-to-detail that is required in a project like this. And as others have mentioned, your tutorial style and video-editing are superb. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[amoswright]

Great instructions. Love that black finish. OCD move: slide heat shrink tubing over the hanging wire between the two pieces of wire hardware, then slide over the wire ends and shrink. No stabby.

[Erin_Wilson_Studios]

The results are so beautiful, and really allows the art to shine. Nicely done.

[TheSteveAS]

Floating frames have always been my favorite style. Like you said Michael, they are clean and modern, and beautiful without distracting from the art. I’ve been meaning to make some myself - thanks so much for the in-depth tutorial! I didn’t know about the importance of not over-cutting your splines! I wish I lived closer - I’d love to buy you a beer and talk shop!

[maddiehaan]

I really appreciate your vocabulary and the way you use descriptive words to explain what you're doing. Very easy and fun to listen to! Learned a ton!

[dannielfriedrichsen]

My wife has become a painter, so I am now the Head Framer around here. Cutting the registration edge for the strainer is a wonderful idea. I modified your technique a bit by gluing the strainer parts to the rough cut frame pieces before making the miter cuts. Seems to work. Thanks for the great videos and great ideas.

[karolenicholson]

This video is so well done, thank you for sharing your process, you are a true craftsman/artist!

[piotrtarkowski]

Mars Black is slow drying paint. If you add siccative it will be dry in few hours ( you can get it in any store with paint, higher quality in shops for artists, add just a tiny drop to 100ml paint, it’s very potent oil drying agent). You can also mix tiny amount of Burnt Umber paint instead, it will affect the tone a little bit but since it’s quickly drying color it will work good too.

[bozomahoney]

What a pleasure to watch. Thanks for not playing loud crazy ass music.

A lot of work goes into art framing, for sure!

I am a watercolour artist.... i totally get the labour of love you put in your work.

[deannfrey]

Beautiful work. The frames are a work of art on their own.

[mariuszota]

When the framing outshines the painting, but I get there's emotional value in there. Fantastic work Michael.

[KatLiepinsArt]

Really great tutorial, Michael! It took me back to happy times building frames in my college painting courses.😊 I also really appreciate your super careful approach to all of the details. PERFECTION!

[letmetellyousomething]

As an artist I know how important a good frame is to the Artwork. Great job.