3 Ways to Frame Canvas Panels

The tools and supplies that I used in this video are listed below.

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FRAMES

FRAMING TOOLS

This is the one that I used in the video, the points are flexible so that you can bend them and quickly remove the panel.

Here is a manual point driver that's an affordable solution. The metal points aren't flexible but this tool will allow you to frame your own paintings without breaking your budget.

PAINTING PANELS

In this video I show you three different ways to frame a canvas panel, or a flat wood panel. The most popular method is to use a traditional frame. The best way to secure a canvas panel to a frame is to use a point driver. Otherwise, the other two methods require you to use some form of adhesive to glue the painting to the frame.

[kaseychauhan]

Hi, would this stop the paintings from warping over time? I'm currently painting a canvas panel and it is warping and I haven't completed it yet.

[zionbrock_old]

I'm blown away how difficult it is to find floater frames for standard canvas, with all the art classes happening you'd think you could find these everywhere.

[TeresaDominici]

Thank you Chris for showing how to frame flat panels.

[jude]

Your paintings are beautiful! Good video. I am always trying to find a way to frame mine.

[mikepetersen]

Thank You for the valuable Info. The Tip with the Silicone for the Spacers was really clever.

[sanayavg]

Wow! A very concise, informative and short tutorial...thank you sooo much!

[kingkong]

Chris, thnx so much for your vids! I just started showing and entering into gallery shows and your mounting, wiring etc. is all very very helpful!

[hannahgyovai]

Hi Chris, thanks for this helpful video. I was looking for the kind of frame in the first option -- the one with the wood backing. Where did you find that type of frame?

[vincemazo]

Good information. Good presentation. Direct, to the point and well done. Subscribed.

[redbeard]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. Exactly what I was looking for.

[Ssmto]

I have been searching for exactly this! 🙏THANK YOU!

[lagrangehandmade]

Thank you, Chris for making this video! Exactly the information I needed. Subscribed. Beautiful work too. 😁

[vonaldautterback]

This was great information! Thank you, Chris!

[Partlycloudydegrees]

Thank you so much for this much needed video!!!!

[giribhatnagar]

Thanks. This was detailed and really helpful.

[fergalobrien]

Legend! Thank you for this. Great video.

[soniagibbs]

Excellent video. Super useful info, thank you so much for sharing

[hues]

Thank you for this. For the frame at 1:21 you describe it as standard wood but which link is it? Dickblick URL? Also I have a 12x16inch board any tips how to shop for the frame lengths there

[lynnekohler]

Thank you Chris. That made things easier for me. I appreciate it.

[vickie-vlcart]

I looked a couple of days before I finally happened on this clear explanation of ways to frame my canvas panels. Thank you!!