Step 1 dry fit the boards and measure for the frame.
Build a frame for canvas art.
Building the frame just an 1 8 or 3 16 larger than the canvas should give you a tight enough fit to hold the canvas in without extra help.
Step 2 sand all four pieces of the frame.
Mark center of the top bottom and side cradles and the center of the top bottom and side frames.
If not painters tape sticky putty or a few drops of hot glue on the back can hold the canvas where you want it.
Steps to make diy canvas frame.
Glue and nail together at all four corners using a square to keep 90.
How to frame canvas art.
Before you get started measure the outside dimensions of your canvas painting and jot them down on a piece of paper.
Diy frame for canvas art.
Glue and nail the frame together.
Step 4 glue or nail the boards onto the canvas to.
Step 1 align the cradle with the frame.
And now you re ready to hang your beautiful new wall art.