How to Make a Frame for a Canvas Painting

[@foltz-art]

Burke Makes Stuff'' love your frame I plan on making some soon awesome channel Brother thanks for the share its a Great idea and it will save me some coin ! New sub here for keeps!!💖😱✌🎨🖼

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Foltz Art I’m glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the crew!

[@amgoodw]

​@BurkeMakesStuff do you think you could make a video on how to make your own frame for canvas paintings? Please advise 🙏 ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏😊💛⭐️🌟

[@ashleybutcher2840]

Just watched a bunch of videos on how to make my own floating frame and this one is the simplest so far and requires the least amount of tools. Thank you.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad I could help!

[@triggerfish13scuba23]

I agree. You explain everything really well in layman's terms. No fancy gadgets or heavy tools required. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to give this a go 👍

[@billcostello8430]

My wife does some painting on canvass and I was trying to figure out the best way to frame them, this is definitely the best way I have seen, far better than the idea I had. Thanks for sharing.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Fee free to share it with her painter friends! I’ve had a LOT of artists reach out and say the same.

[@Mimi91719]

​@@BurkeMakesStuff I just found your channel and this is the first video I have watched of yours. I am a 53 year old woman who has been an acrylic artist for almost 30 years now and knowing what I know about the cost of professional framing (😳) was more than enough to compel me to want to make my own frames! My first frame turned out great and I felt good enough about doing the miters on the corners that I decided to get my router out with a rabbet bit to make this next frame a bit more professional. I have only used the router once. Prayerfully, and with the help of your videos, I can make something really nice 🙏🏼 After all of this rambling I really only commented to tell you what a beautiful job you did on that painting!! I used to teach at a wine and canvas studio and I would have never guessed you did it at a paint party! Seriously...that painting is gorgeous!! So thank you for sharing your painting as well as your woodworking skills 😊 I pray you have a blessed rest of your day!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

@@Mimi91719 thank you so much! I’m glad you found value in the video!!!

[@TheCondillac1972]

This is a great video, great background music as well. I was straight up vibing on this!

[@superkel110180]

My cousin made a frame around their mounted flat screen tv. That way it looked more artsy in their room.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Kelly Soto awesome idea! I just watched a video of a guy taking the tv in his kid’s playroom and building a giant Nintendo switch around it as if the tv screen were the switch screen. Loved it!

[@grahamcaspian6293]

pro tip : watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@miloroyce2797]

@Graham Caspian Yea, have been using flixzone} for since november myself =)

[@jacerayan4457]

@Graham Caspian yup, been watching on flixzone} for since november myself =)

[@sebastianmiller9101]

@Graham Caspian definitely, I have been using Flixzone} for years myself =)

[@uniquestraveling4626]

One of the best tutorials I've watched. You make it look simple that I would even wanna do it by myself for all my paintings! Thank you so much!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I’m just glad to help! It’s really simple. You can totally do it yourself!

[@mandycovington7606]

This video is brilliant - thank you! I am doing a series of oil paintings and was worried about the cost of getting them framed. Now I realise that I can actually do it myself! It was seeing you make it with hand tools that sold it to me because I thought you needed a machine to cut a mitre. Thank you.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad it was helpful! You can absolutely do it yourself for a fraction of the cost!

[@jessicaf6358]

The painting is AMAZING, and the frame is perfect for it, too. Great job on all counts!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Thanks so much!

[@jude1515]

Great looking frame.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Ty

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Thanks!

[@jayzrat]

I really like your video. Of all the DIY frame tutorials, yours is the best in simplifying the procedures, especially in using tools like the mitre box. All of the other videos explain use the mitre saws and band saws which I do not have. They always say its easy to make your own, but forget that not everyone has these machines available, nor the space for them.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Absolutely true! That was my motivation for making this one. I’m so glad it helped get you the info you needed!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Well on a normal day, I’d definitely use my miter saw for this, but I figured that people might not have one, so last minute I switched to the liter box. Glad I could help!

[@tim1250]

Nice job. I love the fact that you didn't use any "finishing nails". I have a finishing nail gun but not having nails showing on the outside of the frame is awesome.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I agree. Easy to throw a brad nail in, but cleaner look without it. Also it really doesn’t need the nail as this isn’t holding any weight, just hanging on a wall.

[@michaelbedell6523]

Thanks for determining the frame dimensions simplified for us weekend warriors. Great job and presentation

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I’m glad you found value in it!

[@dontaylor1041]

Great job on the canvas thank you for adding the extra on the width and the length I had to figure that out for myself, because nobody tells you. My wife and I also glue puzzles to frame so I had to add an extra quarter of an inch on each side at each end it took me a while to figure that out too. Thanks

[@87easybreezy]

Hallelujah!!!! I needed this video!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad to help!

[@KimberlyBAdams]

This is the 7th video I've watched on building a floating frame and just have a manual miter box and saw so thank you!!! Love this video and will subscribe for sure

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Yaaaaay!

[@Mylegacymap]

I love it! Thank you for this simple instruction.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

You’re extremely welcome. I hope you found it valuable!

[@sericono]

Awesome! thanks for sharing your tips and craftsmanship. Your video is an inspiration so I cannot wait to try this myself with a cheap but beautiful canvas my wife bought a few days ago.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@angelmazzoni2509]

Thanks for sharing, . I’ll see if my husband will do this for my paintings!

[@emanisunday]

Thank you so much! You made things easy and explained everything very well! I'm a beginner, and I now have the confidence to go make my own frame. I also love how you used tools that I already have.

[@deonaeddy7749]

I've watched lots of videos on this and got confused each time. You explain it so good and thank you. You rock!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Happy to help!

[@pineappletop8751]

Thank you I have so many canvases that need frames. This is by far the best DIY canvas frame video I’ve seen. I think I can give this a go!! Thank you! 😊

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Pineapple Top outstanding! When you do, send me a pic! To [e-mail]

[@pineappletop8751]

Burke Makes Stuff ok I will do! I’m looking at getting set up. I need clamps! Can you please tell me the name of the clamp that wraps around the frame with the corners please? That is the bomb. I’m in Australia so I’m looking online! Thank you.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Pineapple Top it’s called a band clamp. The one I use is by Dewalt. It’s like $20 at Home Depot. I use it all the time!!!!

[@ds74878]

The painting looks like it belongs in a Wes Anderson movie. Thanks for the video!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

My pleasure

[@CrescentMoon566]

This is the best best best tutorial so far

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Thank you! I hope you find it of value!

[@johnnemaric1577]

So simple, so good, well done.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@anitaesquer7425]

That was about the best explanation of building a frame I have seen.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Thank you. I try to keep is simple and concise… usually

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Really enjoyed this. Great to see it done with only simple saws and mitre box. I don't have electric saws. Do have nice Irwin Japanese pull saw and a mitre box, so will give this a try. Many thanks!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

While Urwin is usually sold quality, if you want to kick it up a notch, check out Suizan Japanese pull saws. My absolute favorite!

[@doppelsauger1334]

Thanks so much for this video Sadly im not talented to paint my own but i found someone does amazing paintings and i just purchased two 32x48 inch paitings and was trying figure out best way go about framing them ill be trying this method thanks!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Outstanding!

[@TracyStiller]

It looks amazing!! What type of wood did you use?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

This is poplar.

[@respiess]

My wife's brother passed away this past year from Covid and he had so many piece of canvas art he painted so your how to video for creating a frame seems ideal and simple enough. I just subscribed and will have to check out how to cut the miter joints on the corners as never done that. Thanks for the great video as Michaels wanted to charge me 200 to frame each one and he has about 30+ paintings on canvas. This will be a heart felt project as he and I found out that we both had served with the 82nd at the same time back in 1970.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Very special. If I can help in any way, or you have any questions, just let me know! Yeah most places that do framing are expensive. I never understood why.

[@respiess]

@@BurkeMakesStuff thanks. Will reach out if I have any questions. just have to learn how to make those cuts using that miter box so the angles are correct.

[@andywesselsphotographyart]

@@BurkeMakesStuff I do..... cost of labor+cost of material+running a business to make a living etc etc. BTW great video

[@daniellee8830]

Originality is key. I really liked the painting. Looked like something out of a Jaws movie.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

This video is exactly what I was looking for ! thanks for sharing ❤

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fruitless0]

May I ask what's the drilling bit called, to drill a clean hole for the mounting nails at the back? Seems like it's a bit embeded and sink in. Thank you so much! Absolutely beginner here. sorry for a silly question!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

A “key hole” bit

[@mackrmi8799]

I have been looking for a simple yet cool looking frame and a doable one. This is exactly the one! Thanks!👍

[@thelawrence71]

Awesome explanation. Haven’t read all the comments so sorry if someone asked and you answered but what is the clamp system strap you used for the frame?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

No worries. Hi! The video description has JUST been updated to include all of the items used in this video. I'm sorry for not having them up before. Here is the one for the Band Clamp: amzn.to/44Y6Uvl

[@thestaz8564]

love the jaws painting :D

[@1995Benzo]

Yo, this was exactly what I needed! Liked and Subbed 🙏

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad I could help!

[@silverlanswoodworking]

I just have to say how much i always refer to this video for frames :) Keep up the great work!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Outstanding! Glad to help!

[@pgm5693]

Great vid!!I will be making a few frames using this as reference.Beats paying out 200 for custom framing.Cheers.P

[@sammykobayashisan]

Thank you so much. You just saved me a ton of money!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

That’s my goal!

[@riannar4394]

Brilliant!! Good step by step process. Thanks I'm going to try this myself

[@LeRoosteroo]

New favorite channel. Ty

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

My pleasure

[@Hahzi]

Suuuch a gorgeous painting

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Virginia-ginger99]

Best video explaining! Thank you

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taylorlink6311]

Hi! This is a great video thanks! I’m wondering, any tips for a warped canvas?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ve never worked with a warped canvas before. I know that often frames (not this one) are made with “keys” that are used to tighten the canvas in the frame. Maybe look into that? Or you could reach out to a conservator for advice.

[@Doowhtucando]

I love this tutorial! Thank you so much

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad I could help!

[@RosinskyJoannis]

What about the wood you used? Can you give us a link for that too? Great video!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I got the wood from a big box store. Didn’t order it, sorry.

[@roseolmstead16]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@themotivationalmuseum]

Kristen's! Hey! So I'm building a museum/gallery in the inner city. I was wondering if you can paint me some original pieces, I can pay $100 a piece for nice size pieces. I'm trying to give back to my community. Let me know.

[@warrenfernandes9256]

This is a great video. My wife asked me to do a similar project for her paintings. What kind of wood did you use and where did you get it from? I'm a total noob and this will be my first wood working project. Any and all help with a list of materials would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[@viviantsai8444]

I’m using pine wood, known as common wood in Home Depot. It’s cheap and light, and durable for indoor use. The type of mounting hardware you’d need would be d-rings and a hanging wire so that you can hang it on the wall.

[@kentburk4493]

What size was the wood?

[@aimeemaschhoff7998]

This is absolutely the best tutorial I’ve seen for this. Thank you so much! I need to frame my art and now feel confident doing so.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I’m so glad!! Rock out!

[@berbarmoumen1847]

Merci beaucoup Monsieur, vraiment formidable!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

j'espère que cela a été utile

[@themotivationalmuseum]

Can you paint me some canvas paintings $100 a piece? For nice size?

[@dsrcvideos]

Love the frame! How much space do you allow between the artwork and the frame? And do you add that to the overall dimensions eg. 21 1/2” becomes 21 3/4”?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

the space is factored into the measurements i give in the video. i didn't explain that very clearly, but it all works out.

[@manqobashongwe1301]

Solid and easy. Thank you.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad it helps!

[@itawad]

Great simple video. Thank you, will follow your tips

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aarontate1861]

I’ve made a few of these now for my paintings, but use pallet wood, no cost for the wood 🪵😁

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Free is perfect!

[@alejandrochiriboga]

Thanks for sharing Burke! What is the type/size or wood you are using in the video, and where can we find it? Also, what sort of clear coat you use? 🙏🏼

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Unsure. This went up years ago. I believe they were 1 1/2” x 1/2” but I’m not sure

[@patriciaingraldi4719]

That was so much fun watching you do that. Thank you. You made it look so easy

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

It’s far easier than it looks! Give it a try!

[@kjen124]

Thank you thank you thank you! Life saver this morning! I was thinking it was going to be so complicated, this is great

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Outstanding. Glad I could help!

[@Rumade]

What's this? A woodworking project on KZbin that doesn't rely on a huge amount of power tools and a massive fully stocked workshop! Where have you been my whole life? 😅 I sold a painting today and have been toying with the idea of framing it before handover. This project looks so accessible that I just might have to.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Lol! You’d be surprised how often I hear that! Glad I could help!

[@karlalden2076]

Awesome, simple plan, love it.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Super simple, efficient build! Glad you like it!

[@lemmehollaratya9443]

Hey man! Thanks for the video. Where did you source the wood may I ask?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Big box store. Just make sure not to grab any old piece. Take a look through them. Most are crsp, but there’s some good in there if you look

[@lemmehollaratya9443]

@@BurkeMakesStuff thanks for the info man :)

[@calisnake62]

Can you share links to purchase the strap with the angles?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Hi! The video description has JUST been updated to include all of the items used in this video. I'm sorry for not having them up before. Here is the one for the Band Clamp: amzn.to/44Y6Uvl

[@mikamareikedoring8308]

This is a great video, which was super helpful and also made me irrationally mad at the imperial system because as a german, »three quaters of an inch« could be pretty much anything and no matter how often I look it up, my brain is just not willing to retain any information regarding this. This is obviously not your fault, so thank you and my condolences on your weird measurements. ❤

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

1.905 cm =0.75 in

[@madisondewease82]

I was looking for a simple frame for my art to do a wood burning on and this is perfect! Thanks for the tutorial!!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

My pleasure! Consider subscribing! Many more fun projects to come!

[@jancie202]

Just what i needed!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad to help!

[@jayzrat]

You indicated that the frame is 3/4” thick, but how wide? It looks to be 1-1/2”, correct. And for the screws, what size and length. Guessing flatheads?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Yes. I believe it’s 1.5”

[@drennane1]

Love it, I can do this!!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

You absolutely can!!!

[@pisastero]

I tried to make this frame, but in the end, found that my painting was just a smidge too big/my frame was a smidge too small. To have that floating look, should you add another 1/8 or 1/4 of an inch to the outside dimension?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

You could, but that should happen automatically if you follow what I did in the video, because when I have you add the thickness of the framing material, we then cut it at a 45 degree angle. Doing that should add about 1/8 of an inch. Because the addition of the thickness would be if we were cutting it at a 90 degree angle. But if it didn’t work for you, def add a bit.

[@j.little4235]

I was wondering how you ended up with that slight gap. Now it makes sense.

[@davidp8666]

Great video. Besides adding 1 1/2 inches to the length of each piece, shouldn't we also add about 1/8 inch to get that nice gap all around the canvas?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

No. I built that in by having you cut the miters on a diagonal instead of straight. Good question though!

[@davidp8666]

Thank you Sir!

[@pinkywittingslow4055]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

You’re welcome

[@ronnieorchid499]

This was a great video. Thanks!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I’m so glad you found value in it!

[@LeahSRaras]

What kind of wood did you use and the dimensions please and thank you!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

The dimensions of the wood used are 3/4” x 1 1/2”. I think this is just pine or poplar, but species of wood is totally up to you. You local lumberyard, craft store or hardware store like Home Depot will be able to help you find what you need! Have fun!

[@samalmonte8060]

This is Genius! I want to do this for my all my canvas painting because do far framing artwork for my family as a gift is getting more and more expensive as they keep asking for bigger pieces. My last commercial floating frame was a 30x40 canvas and it was $200. Would you add a list of the materials you used in the video description?. Thanks!!

[@xx_naasson_xx]

I was hoping he'd list the materials too, but he only lists the tools used to make the video. Lol

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

No problem! Glad to save you the money!!!! I’m all about keeping profits as high as you can!

[@tamararagerart2344]

Hi Burke, what type of wood do you recommend? Would poplar be a good choice? Or should I use a harder wood? Thank you in advance for your guidance.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

“Best choice” is relative. As long as you’re building them for an indoor, temp regulated space, for the most part just choose the wood that you like the look of. These were done in Maple I believe, but I’ve used everything from poplar to walnut. It’s all good!

[@jamesfox3478]

Hey Burke. I love your vids and I’m an artist and I am going by your DIY float frame but I have a problem I’m using an old frame for a 16 x 20 painting I have finished. But the 20 x 16 canvas same brand I’m using as a template. Doesn’t seem to fit. Is the canvas off? Should I only go off measurements from the canvas that is going to accept that particular frame. Any help on this I would really appreciate it thank you very much!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Hey man. Do you mean based on the frame I made?

[@edwards8630]

What kind of wood and thickness of it do you use?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I believe those were 1x2, but honestly it was so long ago, I’m not 100% certain

[@Doowhtucando]

Where do you buy a clamp set up like that to hold the boards in place after glueing?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Home Depot. It’s called a band clamp. Love it!

[@TheNatureExperience1]

I’m looking to make my own! I love this!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I’m so glad that you found it helpful! Thank you for checking it out!

[@TRICO-WANDER]

You have a small gap around the painting creating the floating effect - did you allow for that gap in your measurements? Or did that appear after measuring accurately the specific dimensions of the painting? Cheers, great video 👍

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I left the gap BECAUSE of the floating effect. Lol

[@TRICO-WANDER]

@@BurkeMakesStuff thats cool, but doesn't really answer the question 🤣 when you were measuring up did you add on an extra 5mm each side or something?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

@@TRICO-WANDER yes and no. It was planned for, but not added. This may be a liittle hard to explain in writing. When I explained that to get the outside measurement for the frame, you add the thickness of the wood that’s accurate if we made 90 degree cuts, but we used the miterbox to make 45 degree cuts instead. That 45 degree cuts is slightly longer than the thickness of the wood simply because they are 45 degree cuts. That difference is what shows up in the final product as the gap around the painting. It’s hard to explain, but as long as people are trying to make a floating frame, and follow what I did in the video, it comes out right. 😆

[@keithhollingsworth4989]

The 45 degree cut doesn’t alter the thickness of the wood! 🤦‍♂️

[@suzanneramsay574]

What wood are you using?

[@brianobegi4882]

Wooow!! I wish I they taught this in college

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Why?

[@astranger4763]

Nice painting 🖼 10 times better than what I draw

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

A Stranger do you paint?

[@MagpieSkies]

When measuring the for the cuts, are you measuring from the long end (outside edge) of the cut to long end? Or short end (inside edge) to short edge?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

To be 💯, I don’t remember, however if you do it as I did it in the video it factors in the measurement for the spacing to Make it “float.”

[@eliananaples8482]

Hi Burke, I do have the same canvas mesure, so I will use your video. But what type off wood you are using love the color , and thickness , did you purchase in Home Depot or Lowes, Thank you

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I believe it is maple.

[@rosemcdonald6885]

What kind of wood do you use? And the dimensions? Not necessarily the length, but rather the width and depth.

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I believe it’s in the video, no?

[@ds74878]

I don't understand how the painting has space to give the floating effect with the measurements you took. Am I missing something?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Yes, AND I forgot to say something in the video. The measurements INCLUDE the spaces in the math. Hard to explain after the fact, but one of the measurements that deals with the angled cut includes the variance for the space.

[@carolinedonnelly1526]

I just added a half inch onto all sides and it gave me a little vacant space so the painting can float.

[@tomrado5249]

Thanks man good video 🤙

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

You’re welcome!

[@robira1313]

I'm hoping you invested in a miter saw by now! Other than that - nice video!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I did. A looooong time back actually.

[@xoxchelsea23xox]

What clamps is that? They’re amazing

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

It’s called a band clamp. You can get them at any hardware or big box store. Love em!

[@DR-tv9lg]

Hi. I love this method. Seems doable but wondering if you think gluing it would be enough for a larger frame? Do you think it would hold up with the additional weight? For a 36" x 48" canvas?

[@monalee7687]

I was wondering the same thing. Did you try this method on a big canvas? How did it go?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Try it. I really don't know. depends on the wood, how accurate the cuts are. Its

[@belzebells]

is there any chance to do this for arts in paper? I have same illustrations and prints that would look amazing in a floating frame like you thought!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I love the look and do that often. I work kinda differently for building floating frames. The truth is it’s easier to buy them. Michael’s Art Store has an awesome selection online!

[@belzebells]

@@BurkeMakesStuff awesome, thanks for the hint. I'm in Brazil so that's not very practical Hahahaha but really did love your channel. I'm looking forward to learning some more. thanks!!!

[@Oishiranii]

Can u link the glue u used please

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Elmer's E7310 Carpenter's Wood Glue Max, Interior/Exterior, 16 Ounces www.amazon.com/dp/B0045PXPH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WS47SKY8FB826S3Y21A1

[@blakeduris2347]

Imma use this for my project, I’d say tho paint the edges haha

[@blakeduris2347]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

You’re extremely welcome

[@amgoodw]

Can you post the links to the tools you used to make the frame so I could order the tools for myself, your help would be greatly appreciated ⭐️🌟✨️😊🙏😀

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Hi! The video description has JUST been updated to include all of the items used in this video. I'm sorry for not having them up before. Here is the one for the Band Clamp: amzn.to/44Y6Uvl

[@amgoodw]

@@BurkeMakesStuff brilliant many thanks 😊 ⭐️✨️🌟😊😊👍🙌

[@rozhalldotcom]

This is a great video - thanks for posting. Especially liked the strap clamp! Didn't even know such thing existed!

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChiomaObiako]

What kind of wood did you use to make the frame?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

I think it’s just pine for this one, but I’ve done them with poplar and walnut often.

[@johnnormandie694]

If you made the frame exact and then why is the painting floating? It would be tight therefore you probably should make the frame 3/8 of an inch larger than the painting?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Actually the math to make it bigger to “float” is already factored into the cuts I talk you through. No need to add

[@frederir7]

Nice frame! My wife asked me to make something like this and your video will save the day. Can you help me understand the measurements to make it "float" inside the frame? It looks like you cut the width, for example, to 17.5". If the pic is 16" wide and the frame sides are .75" (so 17.5" total), how is there still room to float? Seems like it'd be a tight fit. Thanks for the help!

[@austio6333]

what is that strap called that held the frame together while drying? I need one!

[@RK-cx9gc]

its called dewart band clamp. if I am not misspelled anything 😊

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Band clamp

[@jackiemarren8387]

I am wondering where in the canvas you put the screws?..Did you attach something to the canvas first?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

The canvas already is on a “stretcher” it how the canvas is mounted when you buy it. The added pieces to the frame I made were screwed directly into the “stretcher” portion.

[@jackiemarren8387]

​@@BurkeMakesStuff For canvasses not on a stretcher(but stuck on to board ) what would you suggest?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

@@jackiemarren8387 if two board is thick, this process should still work fine. If the board is thin however, it won’t because there’s nowhere to be able to use screws without going through the board. In that case, I’d make the main frame the same way, but instead of attaching the secondary pieces to the main frame, I’d cut what’s called a rabbet into the backside of each of the 4 sides of the frame before attaching them. I’d make it so that when put together the rabbet around the back of the frame would be the size (sliiiiightly larger actually) than the board with the canvas. Then insert tot board, and use what are called metal “points” to keep the board in place. This is very hard to explain in words, but I hope It helps

[@jackiemarren8387]

@@BurkeMakesStuff I have an idea what you mean. I checked out what a rabet is. Thanks a lot for your help. !

[@jackiemarren8387]

A rabbet

[@kbdefay]

What was your source for the clamping band?

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Home Depot. You can get them at any hardware store, or online. This one is good. amzn.to/3FJyqBR

[@jimdimitrios1]

why am i overthinking my frames? i glue them, run finishing nails into them also. your right, glue should be good, its not really a functional object. maybe i am being overcritical, but the gaps on the miteres really bother me. are they really noticable to you, or am i being overly critical? ive been spending hours making frames, sanding, filling, etc. thx for video

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Miters are I Portent only if the error is noticeable. I’ve been to plenty of art museums where the frames are atrocious, so I’m not overly concerned, as long as they match up pretty well. You can also use wood filler after they are made to make them 100%, if it really drives you nuts

[@jimdimitrios1]

@@BurkeMakesStuff thx!