Mastering the Art of Framing and Mounting Your Own Artwork

Colorful abstract artwork titled "Spring Flowers" featuring dynamic splashes of blue, green, and white with scattered black lines and dots, framed in white.

This post stands out from others because I aim to demonstrate how I frame and mount my original artworks.

The initial step involves collecting the framing materials. I usually visit the lumber yard to acquire recycled pine strips that would otherwise be discarded if I didn't retrieve them from the trash.

Once the strips are glued together, I meticulously measure and cut the wood into 45-degree pieces using the miter saw, always keeping an eye on the blade, unlike in this photo op.

The next step is to carefully glue the strips together with clamps and painters tape.

The next step is to paint the frame white. After that, I attach the hardware and screw the metal pieces into the frame to support the artwork.

Once the artwork is secure, I add additional hardware to support the artwork to hang neatly on the wall.

You believed that creating the artwork is the challenging part. However, cutting, gluing, and adding hardware are just as time-consuming as crafting the artwork. It's all part of the process, and I enjoy the woodworking just as much as the art creation.

Here are three examples of my original artwork for which I crafted the frames by hand.

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