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Framing Instructions using Jackson's Frames.
I am quite new to framing but I thought that I would share some tips and tricks about how to frame your own artwork.
I work a lot on thin plywood panels and tend to use Jackson's Frames. They offer a bespoke framing service and also have You Tube directions on how to put them together.
I often buy the ready made frames found here. These have the D-Ring, Screws and Hanging Cord included.
For bespoke sizes, you can find the frame builder here
(Note: Hanging Equipment NOT Included)
Below are some instructions for how to insert a thin plywood panel into a ready made frame. So what will you need?
- Crosshead screwdriver
- Packing Tape (Paid Link)
- Superglue (Paid Link)
- Workpro clamps x4 (Paid Link)
- Gorilla Wood Glue (Paid Link)
- Jackson's Frame (Link above)
- Some pieces of thick card or mount board
Instructions:
- Open the Frame - It arrives in corrugated card, taped each side.
- On the back of the frame are some holes showing you where to screw in the D-rings.
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Using a cross headed screwdriver, screw in the D-Rings with the provided screws. Do this on each side.
- Add the hanging cord by looping it through the D-Rings and tying a knot on each side. Make sure the cord is nice and taught. Remove some of the excess cord if there is too much. I found this video helpful: Tie the knot
- Wrap around the loose cord pieces around the taught cord, then cut a piece of the hanging tape and wrap around each side close to the D-Rings. Tip: Use a small blob of superglue on the frayed end of the cord to stop it fraying further.
- Turn the frame over and in each corner as a small blob of Gorilla Glue. You don't need much.
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- Carefully place your panel into the frame and using card, insert tightly to position the painting so it has equal space (shadow gap) around the sides.
- Lightly clamp each corner over night until the glue is dry - Use more card to protect the painting. Tip: Don't clamp too tight - I found that it can leave marks on the painting, even of you use card to protect the surface of the painting.
- Hang your masterpiece ;)
