DIY Shadow Gap Frame
Present your canvas in a high-quality way
You've been creative, put your art on canvas and now don't know where to put it? A shadow gap frame gives your artwork a professional and high-quality presentation by creating a floating effect. To build your own shadow gap frame, you only need a few basic tools and materials.With a little bit of craftsmanship and patience, you can create a custom frame for your canvas that is not only stable, but also visually appealing. For reference: The canvas shown has the dimensions 80 x 100 cm. The angle bars used for it have the dimensions 82 x 102 cm, with about 1.5-2 cm being lost when cutting.
What you need:
Angle strips
Pencil
Acrylic paint
Brush
Screws (min.4)
Battery Screwdriver
Acrylic varnish (optional)
Here's how:
1. Measure your individual canvas and get the appropriate angle strips at the hardware store. Important: Pay attention not only to the length, but also to the width of the strips, so that the frame fits in the end.
2.Then, using a handsaw and a miter box , cut the strips at the marked spot with millimeter precision to avoid having a crooked frame in the end.
3. Glue the corners of the angle strips together with Uhu Max Repair adhesive or another strong glue, and secure the construction with masking tape so it can dry precisely and not slip.
4. Once the glue has dried, you can paint the strips with acrylic paint in your desired color. Optionally, you can also apply an additional layer of acrylic varnish for protection against dust and yellowing.Please note in this case that the frame then needs to dry thoroughly for a few days.
5. Finally, all that remains is to carefully attach the short screws through the angle brackets on the canvas .
Have fun recreating!
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