How To
If you’re a beginner or an experienced framer who needs a refresher, we offer free instructional sheets to help you get your at-home framing project done from beginning to end.
Hinging Art
Learn how to secure your art to your mat with hinging tape, 3 different ways.
What you'll need:
- Paper Art
- Mat
- Backing
- Hinging Tape
Using Spacers
Show dimension on your display with framing spacers.
Why use spacers when framing?:
- Create subtle depth
- Prevent art from touching the glazing (glass/acrylic)
- Complement floated art
What you'll need:
- Deep enough frame
- Sized Glazing (glass/acrylic)
- Framing Spacers
- Utility Knife or Wire Cutters
Fitting Wood Frames
How to assemble a frame project into a wood readymade picture frame.
Also learn how to attach hangers to your finished wood frame.
What you'll need:
- Flat head screwdriver, -or-
- Small putty knife
- Readymade frame
- Picture frame hangers, such as D-Rings or Sawtooth hangers, depending on size of frame
- Wire
- Wire cutters
Fitting Metal Frames
How to assemble a frame project into a metal sectional picture frame
Also learn how to install hangers onto your metal sectional frame.
What you'll need:
- Screwdriver
- Corner plates
- Spring clips
- Picture frame hangers, such as “euro hangers” or “wire adaptors”, depending on type of frame
- Wire
- Wire cutters
Hanging Art
Learn how to properly hang a wired piece of art.
Also learn why certain frames do not get wired.
What you'll need:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Tape Measure/Yardstick
- Hammer/Screwdriver
- Wall hangers, based on weight of frame AND wall type, such as drywall, concrete, etc.