How to Make Floating Picture Frames

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Publicado 2020-02-28
This style frame is called a “Floating frame” and it’s a really handy thing to know if you have a wood shop and want to make frames for clients, or friends. I worked at a frame shop for a number of years, and these were always my favorite style frame. They really class up a painting without calling attention to themselves. It also helps protect works on canvas from damage since the frames doesn’t make contact with the artwork.
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Todos los comentarios (21)
  • @tophat2115
    You've convinced me to hire a wood worker to do this for me!
  • @1mmafrka
    As a painter this seems like a daunting task. Excellent work.
  • @wendysanchez403
    Huh, that's a lot of work. I hope people can appreciate your time and compensation is equal or more for your talent! Beautiful
  • The results are so beautiful, and really allows the art to shine. Nicely done.
  • @martywilsonlife
    Exceptional! Having been a custom framer in the past (and a bit of a woodworker), I know the attention-to-detail that is required in a project like this. And as others have mentioned, your tutorial style and video-editing are superb. Thank you for a wonderful video.
  • I almost had a heart attack when you slapped that black paint on the walnut. I thought to myself - WHHHYYYYYYYYY would anyone do that?!? Of course, after seeing the finished product, it looks fantastic. I really wasn't expecting such a great result; I just assumed that the paint would completely cover the grain.
  • @deannfrey3469
    Beautiful work. The frames are a work of art on their own.
  • @codyowen5070
    Completely in your element, making art to hold art
  • @TheSteveAS
    Floating frames have always been my favorite style. Like you said Michael, they are clean and modern, and beautiful without distracting from the art. I’ve been meaning to make some myself - thanks so much for the in-depth tutorial! I didn’t know about the importance of not over-cutting your splines! I wish I lived closer - I’d love to buy you a beer and talk shop!
  • This video is so well done, thank you for sharing your process, you are a true craftsman/artist!
  • My wife has become a painter, so I am now the Head Framer around here. Cutting the registration edge for the strainer is a wonderful idea. I modified your technique a bit by gluing the strainer parts to the rough cut frame pieces before making the miter cuts. Seems to work. Thanks for the great videos and great ideas.
  • @smudgybuzz
    Having watched a couple of theses videos now, I appreciate the structural integrity of the frames you made: splines, a ledge to hold the strainer, and pocket screws for the strainer. The other ones are held entirely with glue.
  • @binder098
    Above and beyond this being just a really good how to on this subject, the narration, editing and presentation is superb. I am subscribing in appreciation of the care and crafting of your presentation of the video. Stellar.
  • @bozomahoney
    What a pleasure to watch. Thanks for not playing loud crazy ass music. A lot of work goes into art framing, for sure! I am a watercolour artist.... i totally get the labour of love you put in your work.
  • @claclako
    It's so therapeutic to watch you work. Love how thorough your explanations are!
  • I used to work in a shop, building various types of cabinetry many years ago and you don't think much about the idea of being an artist but after it's all had the final finishes, it's then that you can say you're an artist. Good job.
  • @nightloon2590
    By far the most thorough video we’ve found on building a quality floating frame. Thank you
  • @dustcrumb
    Dude, fantastic post. Thorough, concise, super clear and really well edited. I was a picture frame fitter years ago and am now inspired to get back at it to frame a few pieces of new art. Cheers!