Oil painting can provide a museum-like atmosphere in your home. Framing an oil painting will protect it from damage, as well as enhance its appearance. If you want to show off an oil painting on canvas, you will need a special framing technique so that the painting can "breathe" in the air.
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Method 1 of 4: Finding Frames
Step 1. Take a measuring tape
Measure the length and width of your oil painting.
Step 2. Determine if the size meets certain standards
Is it 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.7 cm), 6 by 8 inches (15. 2 by 20. 3 cm), 8 by 10 inches (20. 3 by 25.4 cm), 11 by 14 inches (27.9 by 35.6 cm), 16 by 20 inches (40.6 by 50.8 cm), 20 by 24 inches (50.8 to 61 cm), 22 by 28 inches (55.9 by 71, 1 cm) or 30 by 40 inches (76.2 to 101.6 cm) then you can find a suitable frame. If it's anything other than these sizes and you can't find it at an art store, then you'll need to order it specifically.
If your painting is of a non-standard size, the price for the frame will be much more expensive because it has to be specially ordered. Maybe you want to consider hanging it without using a frame
Step 3. Shop at local art stores, frame shops and online
Choose a frame that matches your oil painting style. The following are some examples of commonly used frames.
- Printed plastic frame. Usually the color is black, and the accent color seems antique. The back is made of wood so you can attach it to the wall.
- Wooden frames come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Has an antique or modern accent. The frames also sometimes have a slanted shape. The more complicated the shape of the frame, the more the effect can make the painting more beautiful or less attractive.
- Iron frame. Gold or silver frames can accentuate a painting, but are usually used to match the decor of a room or to give it an antique feel.
Method 2 of 4: Installing the Painting
Step 1. Unwrap from the frame
Remove the glass and cover board behind it. You won't need it when framing an oil painting, because a painting like this needs to "breathe."
Step 2. Remove the glass retaining iron using metal clamps
You have to be careful when removing it because the iron sticks firmly.
Do not frame the painting with the iron still attached, as this may damage the painting and the canvas
Step 3. Remove the serrated hanger, if any
Since the canvas of the painting will be larger than the frame, this hanger will not work as intended. You will hang it using a hanging wire later.
Step 4. Turn the frame over so that the front side is on a clean base
With the oil painting facing down, place it on the side of the frame. Lift it up to see if the painting is neatly attached.
Complete the installation of the painting on the frame
Step 5. Attach the retaining clips under the frame and above the wood on the canvas frame
Retaining clips are sold separately at art supply stores as well as online.
If the retaining clips don't fit on the canvas frame wood, you'll need metal clips. These clips are used by professional framers. These clips need to be bolted to the canvas, canvas frame wood and to the frame, so it's more difficult to move around
Step 6. Make sure the painting is firmly attached to the frame
Method 3 of 4: Making a Dust Cover
Step 1. Apply strong double-sided adhesive tape along the back of the frame
Cut 4 strands of tape and glue them to the edge of the canvas.
Step 2. Cut out a piece of brown craft paper that is a few inches larger than your frame
This paper will cover the tape and painting.
Step 3. Remove the backing on the other side of the double-sided adhesive tape
Step 4. Place the brown craft paper behind the canvas
Fit and press firmly to attach the dust holder. The dust barrier serves as a barrier between the air, the wall and the canvas.
Method 4 of 4: Mounting On a Wall
Step 1. Purchase a set of mounting fixtures
Step 2. Position the 2 mounting rings on either side of the back of your frame
Arrange them so that they are 4 inches (10 cm) from the very top of the frame and one inch (2.5 cm) from the sides. Use a ruler to make your measurements as accurate as possible.
Step 3. Screw the two rings using a screwdriver
Step 4. Thread the iron wire through the clip
When the wire is threaded through the first ring, thread the remaining wire in the second ring and form a loop.
Step 5. Turn the painting over immediately after hanging
Some objects can stick to the surface of the painting that is still a bit sticky. Put nails on the wall and hang your painting.
