How I make professional picture frames (pt. 1)
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- Опубликовано: 22 фев 2024
- Home made (DIY) picture frames don’t have to look home-made! These are up to standard for fine art galleries and museums. 100% professional quality and you can do it yourself!
Here is a link to the spring clamps I used (I mistakenly called them C-clamps…sorry). Anyway, here’s the link: amzn.to/49oeGQV
And of course my website: trentgudmundsen.com
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Oops! I made a mistake by calling these “C clamps”…they’re actually generically called “miter spring clamps”. Here’s a link to the ones I have
Wonderful to see you again. ❤😎🇬🇧
Ratchet Band straps with metal corner brackets work best . As they will keep your 45 degree corners looking good and tight . Those c clamps your using not only will mark up the wood but don’t supply enough pressure to join the wood properly .
Fantastic! Professional framing is so expensive, this is awesome 😀
Very beautiful frames with paintings. I love how you create movment in your painting.
Little trick I learnt from the Antique restoration guys, is that when the black paint is drying, run a flame or heat gun over it. That will make it craze, then shellac or French polish, rub it back very gently with one of those washing up pads, that is to knock the shine back, then wax it, if it is black then use a dark wax, or it will show through white. The effect is wonderful, and I enjoy the process as it always comes out different.
Trent, thank you. Great video. I have some aged lumber I'll put to the test. By the way, Trent, the video you did on the panel board prep for oil painting, I'm using it when I'm out plein air painting. Thanks again.
I am interested in more information about how you make your frames.
My former art teacher used to make my frames for 10% over cost. I havent considered making my own but that may be a consideration for my hubby to thnk about if/when I start painting again. It looks easy enough and he has experience as a door and window carpenter. He may enjoy using his router again now that we're retired. Now if I could just get him to go plein air painting with me he could do some photography....🤔.
Because my art doesn’t sell for thousands I find it awful that frames are so expensive. So what usually happens is that the client goes and frames it themselves…many times they choose some HEINOUS frame and it’s almost humorous! But I find if I frame it they pretty much leave it alone as is. I don’t paint much these days because I’m watching my new grandbaby…but I sure would be interested in your magic putty in a jar! What a great thing, and it makes that frame look so professionally done. I sometimes use Miliput for cracks but I can see that your product has a much more desirable outcome. Thank you for sharing this video. I remember when you got the expensive joiner and it made me think that was such a symbol of a successful artist! My successful artist uncle who is elderly now used to frame all his own art, and my grandfather who was an art dealer by trade had a frame shop with the most amazing ambiance and scent! Ahh great memories of childhood.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Framing is always an issue, they are so expensive. Would love more information on making them. I found you and your family on here years ago making cheese. You inspired me to make it also, so easy. Thank you.
I would love your recipe for the red gesso!
I am interested in the gesso you were using. I often hit goodwill and other vintage shops in town looking for frames to refurbish. Your gesso seems like it would help fill in many of the imperfections found on old frames.
I had not framed paintings that I sold. I went to several friends houses and they were propped against the wall. They were still not framed and on the wall. That perturbed me. Now I use inexpensive wood and sell them for more as they are framed. I have asked for pictures when they are hung too. You can do a lot with a router to enhance the frame.
Maybe try running your jar under hot tap water to loosen it. I have a jar of homemade gesso that was so stuck that my husband couldn’t even open it. As a last resort I ran under hot water and was able to open it easily!
I go to good will or thrift stores to get frames some times . And repaint or not! But you have a good thing here ! As farr as you selling your red gesso Just do it Make small jars (paint a label )put it out there ! Think Good Thoughts! Dont Feed The Negative! Thanks ✌😎
Hello! Do you prefer canvas or panels? Is it okay to paint on MDF? Thanks!
I paint on canvas.... maybe I shouldn't... but can you show the rabbet depth of your frames? thank you... I love your work!
Frames of any quality are expensive. Your frames add and present your paintings as they would be in an art gallery. I would watch and learn from your framing skills.