Make Your Own Floating Picture Frame With This Simple DIY Tutorial!

How to give a simple print a modern uplift.
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[@karenannc]

I started making my own float frames just last week, because $35 for a 6x6 is beyond the scope of what I'm willing to pay. Thanks for this nice demo!

[@duaaizzidienart3242]

Great video!!! I'm an artist and buying frames and canvases costs a fortune, now I can just make my own...

[@dwalsh3469]

Zinsser BIN is a miracle paint primer when it comes to knots / stains / colour blocking etc. I endorse it with the only reservation being it is shellac based with a(n alcohol?) solvent. It needs ventilation.

[@maciej9280]

put LEDs behind it now so they look like lights of the city scape ;)

[@stephenweston1807]

When I'm fitting this type of thing, or pretty much anything with multiple fixings I always mark the first fixing, drill plug and screw it in and then level and mark the other fixing points. If I don't and just mark all the fixing points at the start , for some reason one or more of them won't be in the right place when I come to fix it. Also it's easier to do it that way if the item is a bit heavy.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

I always search for the straight timbers and the least knots from any supplier , I want quality. A sunny Saturday evening, a cold beer and a new proper DIY video, perfect 👍😁 Excellent as always Stuart 👍

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

Love this video. No nonsense and a great looking result for canvas paintings or prints. Thanks for posting!

[@djcr_91]

Zinsser BIN also works really well as knotting solution. It’s also a fantastic shellac primer anyway so useful to have about. Also, knotting solution typically needs a further coat of primer to stop the knotting bleeding through (as you found in this project). So I tend to then use zinsser BIN on top. Belt and braces I suppose but never failed me yet!

[@Brown969]

If your a time sensitive contractor (paid by the job) the Zinsser is the only way to go. Base primer, undercoat and knotting solution in one!! Small tin and pack of disposable brushes on the van at all times.

[@Wood4Good]

Yes I agree with you Zinseser is my go to Primer works great on MDF ends and seals well

[@terrytopliss9506]

If you want good knotting Stuart, mix your own using methylated spirit and shellack and you can get a proper knotting bottle with a built in brush from a proper paint merchant. Thanks for the video Stuart.👍👍

[@rickyfargason8859]

Great video! I'm an artist and woodworker looking for an inexpensive frame for my artwork. Excellent idea. Very simple project. Thank you. Btw measuring in on a tape to get an accurate measurement in the US we call it "burning an inch". 😉

[@micdev42]

These frames are superb. Love the Led-Zep-esque music (in the early part of the video). Great tip re. the measuring. I have a 'friend' that often forgets to add on the 100 mm (lol!)

[@MrBuyerman]

I'm a little surprised you didn't use a spacer on a couple of sides to confirm the gap around the print. Otherwise a nice simple job, we'll done.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

No need when you’re as skilled and thorough as Stuart 👍

[@donnacook581]

Such a lovely frame. Will definitely have to give this a go. Instead of that awful knotting solution, I use Ronseal’s Knotblock primer undercoat. A bit like the similar Zinsser product but you can clean up with warm soapy water instead of having to throw the brush away because, ya know, shellac, and the Knotblock is used all over the piece like regular primer. Been using this for 6 years now and it works really well

[@olson.pamela]

Looks sharp! Great use of those Velcro tabs!

[@Quaker521]

Great idea for a 'simple' yet very effective frame Stuart and one which I may well revisit in the future. Thanks.

[@nothing0062]

I use Zinsser Bin shellac undercoat to deal with knots.

[@kevintodd6150]

Hi Stuart, You can get white knotting, if you're using a light coloured paint! great videos, thanks 👍👍

[@ronangilloway]

Nice frame thanks for the video, and looks pretty straight forward i might have a go at a tew of these 😅 an LED strip light around the inside would take this to another level

[@robgullen]

Great effect for framing the print - staining the frame black (Indian ink is the cheapest!) would look pretty good.

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks Stuart, lovely frame i must say….my hubby has made many picture frames for various people in our area but ive never seen one like that before

[@philquinn6375]

Simple but effective project, well explained too. Great video as always.

[@MsJsmith99]

I've just purchased a print from Malawi. Going to stretch it on canvas and attempt to make a picture frame for it. Great video Stuart. You've gained another subscriber!

[@actorreactor]

A great video... i'm an Artist and floating frames are astronomical. Specially for large canvases. What I would pay for a ready made frames I could buy the extra tools and make them my self by following this video Many Thanks. Kind Regards Paul.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Nice Stuart! That frame looks pretty smart! To avoid the whole sutiation of those seems lining up you could have gone with one slightly wider board to use as the one on the sides?

[@PM-hq7ll]

Great video - .I've made these frames for years - the only advantage and the most important tool you have is your circular saw otherwise its one hell of a job.

[@petegibbins9073]

Great video as always I’m sure you may know already that white knotting is available however I used it about 20years ago and the resin still bled through! So much for that! I have repainted since of course as the “Management “ was not impressed

[@Jordan_0121]

Brilliant video as always Stuart!

[@flashpoint8909]

The answer to your knotting problem is to use clear knotting when using water based paints as acrylic has little body and several coats are needed, coloured knotting for oil based paints .

[@craigbuckley4832]

Brilliant work, I've learned something new now. Great video, well done 💯👍

[@sirdunster8419]

Sorry…. Saw you at the station today but refereed to you as skill builder channel. 😔 took it well, it was a honest mistake. Top quality tutorials.

[@bl9531]

Very simple, well thought out and well explained. Thx for posting

[@jennlizzy2019]

Drywall compound fills knots and makes them very smooth. Let it dry, sand, prime, paint.

[@garychenery-owen5529]

Knitting solution is shellac based and the darker the better and you need to go a good 15mms passed the edge of the knot

[@justcurious3525]

A couple of short French cleats might work well for that project.

[@outoftheburrough]

Ive not had any luck with that knotting solution either Stu

[@Sticky_Bling]

I have been looking for such a video for years... The Holy Grail.... What an enjoyable watch... Knotting glue getting swerved though pppfffftttt... P.S try hanging with a hanging track system, clear nylon cord... Subbed

[@awantamta]

Another nice, professional job

[@richardphillips3303]

That actually looks pretty good 👍

[@iainamurray]

You missed a step! I once tried to make a frame for a picture and measured carefully and put it together, only to realise that it didn’t sit properly because the bloody print wasn’t square to start with! Always worth checking that!

[@Shaun30-3]

Nice frame Stuart , the price of wood so dear , but the finished frame looks so good , a nice easy build a little weekend project Great video take care mate

[@cornwallkid100]

Great job for weekend 😁

[@barryhills7830]

I believe you can now get white knotting for water based paints.

[@chrisdrake447]

Nice! Even I might be able to cope with this project ...

[@mlynch7622]

To help prevent knotting solution showing through, it's wiser to use an oil-based primer rather than a water-based one. Two coats.

[@David.R.H]

It’s a classy look.

[@ianmarsden8568]

Thanks for the video - looks good. Hoped that kept the list 'Boss-free".

[@Levantine68]

To make life easier you could just use angled edge moulding 🤓

[@petermornington9118]

Stuart, great video- thanks. However I am a weekend DIYer and dont have a table saw to get these beautiful mitres and a mitre box is too crude I,ve found. Looks like this project is not viable without the table saw...

[@michaelhannard7342]

Another good video Stuart , for the mitres have you ever considered using 2 part glue (both the spray and pen applicator ones are good)

[@teresabell1014]

Looks great , nice project, thanks !

[@tomlangsdale2562]

I have never ever forgotten to add the 100mm... another good video cheers!!

[@plouis6390]

Thanks

[@Wood4Good]

Stuart why not try this you are using a primer any way I have used this on knotty pine door and have been quit pleased with the outcome dries in roughly 45 minutes Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer Sealer 1Ltr I

[@MarkartStudio]

Hi fella - 'right to the point' videos - thank you. As an artist (oils) I'm always on the lookout for simple 'life hacks' - would you be willing to create a strong, stable, foldaway, simple (material cheap) easel to display/ create art...? I've seen examples of these 'DIY' projects but I'd love to see you create your very own version...and I suspect it'd have a lot of interest.

[@dugbert9]

regarding knotting.. - I painted the inside of a sauna (imagine the knots!!). First coat was Zinsser BIN then two coats of eggshell. 5 years later it still looks great and not a sign of the knots. It's not a sauna anymore btw

[@YesiPleb]

Knotting just theory? I'm in a new build and Persimmon built it. You can tell they didn't knot any of the wood as there's loads of brown marks where the knots have burnt through the paint. Needs to be completely stripped, sanded, knotted and then painted all over again. Love the frame idea, going to have to have a crack at this for a couple pictures I've got in mind.

[@Brown969]

No!! Just cover with Zinsser and re-topcoat. Hope this saves you hours of your life from stripping, sanding and knotting. 🤷

[@russdrummond7292]

Nice job.

[@hamidge1976]

I was told to use knotting by my grandad when I was a kid, so I just did as I was told for the last 40 years. I recently read the instruction because I thought it was pointless using it as had varying success, turns out the primer needs to be oil based.

[@relaxreflect5888]

Ooooo I love a good tape tip 😝

[@beniffland7310]

Ot sure what it's called but would live to see a video on how to make the whute mdf cabinetry that a laundry bench top sits on.

[@rnelnj44]

I love how these DIY videos make it seem like it is so easy to make it yourself. All you need is a shop full of professional tools. 🙄

[@somewhereelse3813]

Fabulous tips and idea's Hope those knots get hidden with the next coat.

[@laoxshousebuildingtidbits7760]

Polyurethane paint is a pretty good sealer, and cheap.

[@ianwebb6182]

I believe you can buy a clear knotting solution online. Generally never see it in the DIY stores. I've had the same issues, had to use quite a few coats of paint, but 2 years later and its still not showing

[@mandygodbehear6946]

Do you have link to the first frame you mention that you made please?

[@margan59]

Wouldn't the pin nails act as clamps?

[@markmcgrath4853]

good video well done !

[@peterdunne3492]

So please you mentioned limited success with Knotting, I've never had much success with it on softwoods either.

[@John..18]

Love how you bring out several hundreds of pounds worth of power tools,, 😱😱

[@valdirgoiscout]

Fantástico 👍👍👍🖖🖖🖖🙌🙌🙌

[@lochaberryan]

You sound like a Yorkshireman Stu! lol😆🤣

[@martynbuzzing3327]

What filler did you use to fill gaps? I'm fitting new skirting boards, and sure i will get a few gaps because of the wall differences. Thanks.

[@ivobrick7401]

silicone, acrylate sealant, ask in your nearby hardware store because i have no idea what is your wall made of. I personally had gaps near door corners, so i hand sand a plaster, make new one to fit and paint it. Because these premixed and bought sealants tend to have different consistency even they can be painted no problem.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

@Ivo Brick thanks, its the corners that I was thinking of. My saw was slightly out of true, and I know some corner gaps will appear..lol

[@russelldawson9560]

I'd have expected a fuller explanation re the "loose" bit at the end of your tape. Surely you are aware that it is loose intentionally. It is 1/16th and allows for hooking when measuring the outside of an item or pressing for the inside. I know what I mean! Haha. Just tell the punters.

[@ccrjason]

Plus one for Zinsser Bin or 123. It's great stuff.

[@derekloudon8731]

The best way to avoid the yellowing is to paint the frame……………yellow 😁

[@glencarolo2597]

Wait, wait, no Festool domino's...😊

[@marksweetman8765]

Table saw not working….. not good enough

[@mungoh42]

Perhaps invest in a right-handed tape measure, which might save you reading it upside down?