2 How to Frame a Canvas Panel With a Traditional Frame If this is a concern for you, then you may want to use a traditional frame because it’s much easier to remove the painting. You may want to do some testing though, just to be sure.
Silicone isn’t as aggressive as wood glue, so you should be able to remove the painting in the future without damaging it. I’m not actually gluing this panel to the frame because it’s for sale. The silicone that I use here says it’s dry within 3 hours. Put a small daub of the silicone in each corner and place it within the frame. I show you how to do this in the next section. Most plein air frames don’t have the wood panel in the opening, so you have to use points to secure the painting to the frame. This will allow you to use silicone adhesive to glue the painting to the wood. There are many “plein air frames,” but the one that I’m using here is different in that has a black piece of wood within the opening of the frame. The only downside is that you’ll have to order these frames online. This is the easiest and fastest way to frame a canvas panel. 1 How to Frame a Canvas Panel in a Plein Air Frame You can watch me demonstrate all of these framing techniques in my YouTube video above. Caution: before you begin, make sure you use safety glasses when using a drill or other tools! At the end of the post, I explain how to attach the picture hanging wire to the frame.
It’s also the only method that doesn’t require you to any adhesive on the back of the panel. The traditional framing method is the most popular. Regardless of your skill level, you should be able to tackle one of these framing techniques. You can use these framing methods for flat wood panels and canvas panels. Which one you choose depends upon the style of framing that you prefer. In this post, I frame three of my own paintings using each framing method. The third option is to use a floater frame which doesn’t require any special tools. The points hold the panel securely against the frame. The second option is to use traditional frame which requires a point driver. The first option is to use a frame that’s made for plein air paintings frame. How Do You Frame a Canvas Panel? There are 3 ways to frame a canvas panel. Some artists aren’t sure about how to go about framing them. The one downside is that you can’t hang them on a wall unless you frame them. They’re great for painting outside because they’re thinner than regular canvases. I like painting on canvas panels because they’re convenient and the wood board makes them resistant to damage.