Framing oil painting reproductions by yourself

Many oil painting reproduction suppliers in China would prefer their customers to frame their oil reproductions in their place while considering the expensive shipping cost and protection of oil paintings. Aa a matter of fact, customers can frame their oil painting by themselves instead of paying extra money to get professional framers do that. It is not so difficult. This article will help you in crafting an amazing frame for your painting.

Fristly, choosing the apt frame

A. You can visit a frame store nearby and look in for a frame that would match your painting well which should fit the dimensions of your painting. Make sure that the inner dimensions of frame you search match with the dimensions of your frame.

B. Make sure the frame you choose doesn’t distract the art but matches the feel. While choosing the frame you also need to keep in mind that you do not spoilt the interior decor of your paintings. Simple, flat, black or brown frames can match any style of painting well. Metallic frames with ornate carvings can be held for traditional paintings such as portraits, landscapes and still lives.

C. Check your frame with your oil painting, see if they both blend well together.

Secondly, framing process

A. Place the frame inverted on a clean place.

B. Put the painting in through the opening from the back of the frame

C. Enclose one offset clip on each side of the frame it can be placed either at the top and bottom sides and then you need to screw the clip using size two screws.

E. Fasten a strap hanger in each side of the frame, 1/3 of the way down; using the two sizes eight screws. Do not constrict the screws all the way; allow the screws to rotate freely.

F. Slide one end of the hanging wire into one of the strap hangers and wrap the end around it for five to six times.

G. Insert the wire into the strap hanger, leaving a little bit of space. Then wrap the end following the same procedure as the first one.

H. Hang your painting on to a screw with the hanging wire.

Now, enjoy your great art reproduction.

Processing your request, Please wait....