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X 5ft stretchers all the time when i worked in a large format. Nov 01, 20 here is a quick tutorial on how to create your own canvas frame to paint on instead of buying one in the store. Another advantage of making these widersided canvases is that i just bevel cut oak boards of the same dimension and nail them along each side of the canvas for a nice, easy minimalist frame. Great for your artwork, photos, prints and much more.
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I was looking for a book that starts with the basics, like how to determine the size of the frame to make. How to make an easy frame for canvas art homemade diy. How to build a custom diy floating frame for artwork. Mitered corners look more professional but can be difficult on a stretched canvas.