Here I'm going to show you how to stretch your own canvas.
I begin by ripping a 2"x4" length wise down the middle on a 15 degree angle. This allows the canvas to rest on the ridge of the beveled edge and not touch so the wood stretcher bar doesn't show through to the front.
Then you measure and cut your mitered corners on a 45 degree angle.
Drill pilot holes through the corners and into the other bar at a right angle and then counter sink holes so the screws will be flush.
Then you screw a pair of 3" long screws through the corners which very stongly secures them and makes for a stable frame to stretch your canvas on.
2 comments:
Hi John,
Don't you hate these Anonymous things!! Anyway... I love this post. My husband and I are working on our shop now in an effort to learn how to make our own frames. This post is a godsend! You are great!
PS... Love Lily! Have son at Miramar.. just wish he could see all your "Art in the Park".
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