Canvas

Tips for framing canvases:

  1. Decide if you want a frame.  I say, if the stretcher is less than 1.5″ deep, then you need to frame it.  If it is at least this deep, then you can hang it with a wire across the back.  You can use strap hangers or eye screws with braided picture wire in between.
    strap hanger

    strap hanger

    wire

    wire

    Eye bolt with wood thread

    Eye bolt with wood thread

  2. If you need to frame it, purchase a frame (see suggestions here), and assemble the frame.  Wood frames assemble differently than metal frames – choose according to your needs.
  3. Once the frame is built, you will need to insert the painting into the frame.  If it is a wood frame you will use offset clips or a point driver to secure the work into the frame.  If it is a metal frame, you will use the metal spring clips to secure the work.
    offset-clips

    offset-clips

    Point Driver

    Point Driver

    spring clips

    spring clips

  4. Finally, you will put the wire across the back as described in step 1. Metal frames have special inserts for tying the wire to.